Reference #: 6201
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Safety Specialist II works closely with field staff, clients and subcontractors, all levels of management, and personnel from external organizations during all phases of electric construction projects. Safety Specialist II's will support the creation of site-specific plans and be a mentor to other safety professionals within the company. The Specialist must be committed to ensuring adherence to safety-related policies, procedures, and regulations while developing positive professional relationships. This is a location-based position encompassing worksites throughout the assigned project area and requires varying amounts of travel.
Company Overview
Established in 1940, Harlan Electric Company (Harlan Electric) - a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. - has successfully completed hundreds of substation, transmission, distribution, live line, and clean energy projects across the upper Midwest and northeastern United States. We deliver a complete range of services, including powerline construction, telecommunications infrastructure, emergency restoration, and traffic signalization. Harlan Electric possesses extensive expertise providing services in congested urban environments.
We are proud of our outstanding safety culture, built on tenacious management commitment, employee participation, training programs, and continuous improvement. We strive for greatness by keeping our mission, vision, values, and operating principles at the center of everything we do. Our specialized expertise, skilled workforce, and innovative practices enable us to be an industry leader supporting the clean energy transformation.
Essential Functions
Conduct accident/injury investigations including root cause analyses
Provide support to Operations organization for incident case management and documentation steps
Follow-up with Operations organization to ensure completion of corrective actions for all accidents and incidents
Complete final review incident case management and documentation
Support company safety committees with assessment of safety performance trends, implementing process, and tool improvements
Perform ongoing site visits to observe and document safety behaviors and work conditions to ensure a safety focus throughout all phases of electric construction projects
Partner with Operations leadership to create site-specific safety plans; actively participate in safety meetings to review job hazard analysis and hazard recognition tools
Participate in project kick off and progress meetings
Coordinate safety department meetings and action planning to provide technical expertise regarding safety and training topics
Support client-specific safety requirements programs and ensure alignment and compliance between client expectations, company rules, and applicable safety regulations
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to environmental protection or occupational health and safety
Coach and mentor project site personnel regarding safety practices and behaviors on an ongoing basis
Conduct proactive behavior-based and quality-focused field safety observations and PPE hazard assessments
Coordinate with Safety, Safety Training & Operations teams to schedule or facilitate required employee trainings
New hire orientation
OSHA ETD Quarterly refresher training
Customer required training
Post-incident training as part of a Corrective Action Plan
Participate in site-specific safety planning
Provide mentoring and coaching to lower level Safety personnel
Participate in safety department meetings and action planning to provide technical expertise regarding safety and training topics
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position are to be performance at a Company-designated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards
ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field roles - required
High school diploma or GED equivalent - required
Minimum of one (1) safety certification is preferred, examples include: Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Safety Management Specialist (SMS), Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Undergraduate degree in in Occupational Safety & Health Management, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene or related technical field preferred; combination of relevant experience and education considered in lieu of degree
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Documented experience with OSHA recordkeeping, reporting and Method of Procedure (MOP) writing
Thorough understanding of construction project management practices and procedures
Advanced knowledge of local, federal and state regulations pertaining to environmental protection or occupational health and safety
Excellent problem-solving and situation analysis skills
Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite programs, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence behavior
Strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry-related safety regulations
Must be a team player with proven ability to work with co-workers, different departments and outside contacts and maintain strong relationships
Attentiveness to details
Organizational skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to travel for job site visits for extended periods of time
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation & Benefits
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at1-855-635-1321.
Salary $85,000-$110,000 / year
Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Comprehensive benefits package- Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) -Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program- Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
AnnualPaid Time Offstarting at15 days plus 10 paid Holidays(our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous401(k) Plan with100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, andAnnual profit-sharingpotential.
Superior educational assistance program(support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for an
