Posting Title: Safety Specialist I
Reports To: Senior Project Safety Manager
Location: Los Lunas, New Mexico
Salary Range: $33.00/hour to $45.00/hour
This position primarily involves working on-site at the project location or in office. Travel frequency and duration will vary depending on the role and project timeline.
Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
WHO WE ARE
For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we've built a reputation for integrity. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we always-always-do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.
THE SAFETY TEAM
Safety is one of our core values at CEI. Our dedicated Safety Department takes a proactive approach, fostering a team-driven culture where every employee is empowered to prioritize safety in every task. We believe in continuous improvement, open communication, and a shared commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Safety Specialist supports the Project Team in developing and sustaining an Incident and Injury Free Culture (IIFC). The Safety Specialist will help to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and aid Safety and Project leadership to develop and maintain a strong Project Safety Roadmap. This position will report to the assigned Project Safety Manager, Senior Project Safety Manager, or Area Safety Manager.
Assist in evaluation of the effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks and log any observations in our leading indicator system.
Support the Safety team in the execution of project-specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns.
Provide feedback to Safety leadership on observed needed areas for safety improvement and recognition.
Assist in providing coaching to employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors.
Assist with job site-specific safety orientations for new employees joining the project, as applicable.
Assist with basic safety training, testing for all employees (HazCom, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tag-out, etc.).
Support Project Leadership in the completion of incident investigations.
Assist in facilitation of injury/illness cases.
Raise any potential compliance risks to Safety leadership.
Attend the assigned safety meetings each morning:
Ensure that meetings are taking place daily.
Evaluate the participation of the crew and/or whether the foreman gave them an opportunity to do so.
Evaluate meetings and provide feedback to Safety leadership on effectiveness (to be relayed to Project leadership as needed).
Evaluate or identify whether Foreman, GF and Superintendents are following the program elements for how we plan Safety for the project.
Knowledge: Learns to use professional concepts. Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues. Knowledge of organizational structure sufficient to acquire data and information for the preparation of accurate reports on work hazards, safety activities, and mishaps. Demonstrates broad factual and technical regulatory knowledge with some theoretical basis.
Job Complexity: Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations/data from which answers can be readily obtained. Performs a range of varied work activities, usually as defined in written procedures, in a structured and specified environment. Work includes preliminary evaluation of accident reports to help identify contributory causes, identification of minor safety and occupational health violations, and preparation of appropriate supporting data. Builds stable working relationships internally.
Supervision: Normally receives detailed instructions on all work. Limited responsibility in known @contexts within established parameters. Receives instruction in safety and occupational health techniques, methods, standards and common hazards. Work is performed in accordance with guidelines and training instructions, unless a deviation is authorized by their manager.
ABOUT YOU
Understanding of electrical industry consensus standards such as NFPA, NESC, ASTM, and ANSI.
Experience with union workforce desired.
Ability to develop solid relationships with key stakeholders.
Organization and communication skills.
Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
Bi-lingual desired.
GENERAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted in both indoor office settings and outdoor construction job site settings. Environmental conditions will vary.
Ability to drive (must be physically able to drive with valid driver's license and no driving restrictions). The work area of a project site can be expansive so must be able to drive throughout the work site (via a buggy, car, truck, etc.).
Occasional work at heights, in confined space, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Licensure/Certifications: OSHA 30 Construction required. CPR/FA Certified (Trainer Preferred). STS and STSC certification preferred, along with other safety certifications desired.
Experience: 0-2 years of construction safety experience (electrical safety experience preferred). Relevant/related experience will be considered.
Driving Record: Valid state-issued driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
