Safety Specialist I (On Site)

At LCRA, we are searching for a Safety Professional who wants to be an essential part of a team and wants to make a positive impact on the lives of fellow Texans. The Generation Safety Team is looking for their next teammate who is ready to contribute to our growing team and provide a full range of safety and health support at an industrial power generation site. We have an outstanding opening for a Utility Safety Specialist that understands how to positively engage with all levels of employees at our site in Marble Falls, Texas. As our Safety Team grows, our ideal candidate will have the opportunity to apply new industry best practices and provide meaningful input regarding programs and policies. We truly believe that kind, professional engagement within the operations can make a huge difference to those who work in this environment. If this sounds exciting and you have strong technical and organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize work, and will strive for excellence in all areas of your work while exemplifying LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and focusing on safety, please take the next step!

You Will Be Trusted To

• Provide safety consultation and serve as a safety and health resource for LCRA staff in Generation.
• Assist with incident investigations, tracking, and reporting.
• Schedule and assist with conducting safety orientations, safety training, health training and monthly / quarterly safety meetings.
• Assist with safety and health inspections and audits.
• Participate in the research, development, and implementation of safety policies and procedures.
• Assist staff with project support related to health and safety issues. Prepare health and safety plans for LCRA projects.
• May coordinate medical monitoring activities and schedule employees for testing.
• Provide daily on-site safety support with a strong interpersonal skills to engage with people.
• Travel to other sites occasionally to engage with partners and support other Generation operations.
  
  

You Qualify With

• Four or more years of experience in safety and health, utility safety to include water, gas
  
  

operations, energy generation, electric utility transmission and distribution operations or other relevant experience. Experience must include one year of direct safety team experience within an organization to include experience with administration, oversight or applying work safety practices, policies and procedures. A degree(s) in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, occupational safety and health, public health or related field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

• Driver’s license
  
  

You Are a Great Fit With

• Prior experience in a utility or energy sector environment
• A degree in Occupational Safety & Health or similar.
• Certification in the field of Safety & Health such as the ASP or OHST.
• Experience in at least one of the following fields: power generation, oil & gas, chemical processing, or manufacturing.
  
  

You Gain

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness program including wellness incentive
• Extensive learning & development programs
  
  

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.