Safety Specialist II

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, telecommunications, and gas distribution markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, the firm adapts a century of experience to the dynamic infrastructure needs of today. H&M leverages the collective strength of its diverse disciplines to create seamless integrations between projects, clients, team members, and communities. The company has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award.

H&M is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Henkels & McCoy is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. H&M is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Responsibilities: 

• Work in conjunction with the various Area Managers to effectively promote safety ownership to field management. 
• Perform weekly, monthly and quarterly safety visits /inspection in accord with East Region Safety Action Plan. 

• Provide assistance and technical expertise in implementation of all areas of the safety program. 
• Provide training and mentorship on Daily Job Brief meetings and paperwork. 
• Provide training and education of staff in safety philosophies and safe work practices. 
• Deploy oversight processes which ensure the integrity of safety inspecting, training and reporting procedures. 
• Participate in pre-bid and pre-construction phases of projects, focusing on safe work practices and equipment needed to successfully complete the scope of work. 

• Lead development of Activity Hazard Analysis, Daily Job Briefings, Work Site Observation Reports and Safety Action Plans. 
• Track and verify that corrective actions are completed in a timely manner. Review all incident reports to ensure corrective actions are completed. Take a pro-active role in investigating all OSHA recordables and High Loss Potential incidents. 
• Assist in any other functions required by Corporate or Regional management.   
• Interface with Customers and vendors on safety related issues. 

Requirements: 

• Gas distribution, Water distribution, Substation, and Utility Construction experienced preferred.

• MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL

• Prepare & Review Site specific Safety Plans/Lift Plans.

• Ability to manage EHS effort for large projects with multiple subcontractors

• Conduct and document routine jobsite safety inspections

• Demonstrated competencies in areas of excavation, rigging practices, confined spaces, scaffolding and fall protection.

• OSHA 500/510 certification preferred

• Strong Knowledge of OSHA 1926 construction and 1910 general industry standards

• Experienced in accident investigation techniques and root cause analysis.

• CPR Certification preferred.

• Strong knowledge in underground damage prevention.

• Bilingual preferred but not required.

• Familiarization with PSEG, Elizabethtown Gas, and New Jersey American Water preferred but not required.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.