I&E Safety Specialist

We deliver electrical, instrumentation, and control services, as well as installation, repair, and maintenance services for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. As a single-source electrical solution, we offer a full range of services from refinery turnarounds and offshore construction to custom supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software solutions and distributed control system programming.

Job Summary

About Us:

Since 1984, Rabalais Instrument & Electrical Constructors has been meeting and exceeding client expectations on projects ranging from industrial and commercial electrical, instrumentation, and control services to installation, repair, and maintenance services for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. With an experienced, highly skilled staff, cutting edge technology, and a passion for safety and quality, Rabalais provides top-quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner. In fact, Rabalais has built a reputation as one of the most reliable and respected electrical and instrumentation contractors in the nation. The management team at Rabalais brings a combined experience of over 500 years to each project the company undertakes.

Position Summary:

I&E Safety Specialist – Job Description

The I&E Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring safe work practices related to all instrumentation and electrical (I&E) activities within the facility or project site. This role supports compliance with regulatory standards, company safety policies, and industry best practices while promoting a strong safety culture among technicians, contractors, and operations personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Oversight & Compliance

• Monitor and enforce safe work practices during all instrumentation and electrical tasks, including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, API, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct I&E field safety audits, inspections, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Verify proper use of lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical isolation, arc-flash protection, and grounding procedures.
  
  

Risk Management

• Identify and assess hazards associated with I&E work and develop mitigation strategies.
• Review procedures, electrical drawings, and permits for accuracy and safe execution.
• Participate in incident investigations involving I&E equipment and provide root cause analysis.
  
  

Training & Competency

• Provide training on electrical safety, instrumentation hazards, LOTO, and safe work practices.
• Ensure personnel maintain required certifications and understand safe handling of electrical and control systems.
  
  

Technical Support

• Support operations and maintenance teams in verifying safe installation and troubleshooting of instruments, control systems, motors, switchgear, and electrical equipment.
• Assist engineering teams with safety considerations for new projects or equipment modifications.
  
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, permits, corrective actions, and safety reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing safety trends and recommending enhancements to I&E safety programs.
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Engineering Technology, or related field (bachelor’s preferred).
• 3–7 years of experience in instrumentation/electrical systems, safety, or industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA electrical standards, NEC, NFPA 70/70E, and industry-specific codes.
• Certifications such as OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, CESCP, or safety certifications (e.g., CHST, CSP) are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, hazard recognition, and leadership skills.
  
  

Core Competencies:

• Strong understanding of industrial electrical and control systems
• Ability to identify hazards and enforce safe work practices
• Skilled in auditing, permitting, and conducting safety observations
• Effective trainer and communicator
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
  

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Oversight & Compliance

• Monitor and enforce safe work practices during all instrumentation and electrical tasks, including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, API, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct I&E field safety audits, inspections, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Verify proper use of lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical isolation, arc-flash protection, and grounding procedures.
  
  

Risk Management

• Identify and assess hazards associated with I&E work and develop mitigation strategies.
• Review procedures, electrical drawings, and permits for accuracy and safe execution.
• Participate in incident investigations involving I&E equipment and provide root cause analysis.
  
  

Training & Competency

• Provide training on electrical safety, instrumentation hazards, LOTO, and safe work practices.
• Ensure personnel maintain required certifications and understand safe handling of electrical and control systems.
  
  

Technical Support

• Support operations and maintenance teams in verifying safe installation and troubleshooting of instruments, control systems, motors, switchgear, and electrical equipment.
• Assist engineering teams with safety considerations for new projects or equipment modifications.
  
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, permits, corrective actions, and safety reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing safety trends and recommending enhancements to I&E safety programs.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Engineering Technology, or related field (bachelor’s preferred).
• 3–7 years of experience in instrumentation/electrical systems, safety, or industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA electrical standards, NEC, NFPA 70/70E, and industry-specific codes.
• Certifications such as OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, CESCP, or safety certifications (e.g., CHST, CSP) are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, hazard recognition, and leadership skills.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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