This Senior Safety Specialist position will support our Electric organization, by working closely with front line employees, leadership and other members of the Safety and Training organization. This position will provide safety support by participating in field observations, safety committees, safety meetings, incident investigations and learning events, implementing Safety and Health programs, providing safety guidance to employees, establishing relationships with coworkers, company personnel and industry peers, and by providing excellent customer service to the Electric organization.
- Provide daily safety support to assigned work groups.
- Conduct observations/audits of personnel, tools, equipment, and work practices to assure safe and proper procedures are being observed.
- Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations on programs, practices, tools and equipment aimed at reducing or eliminating risk for Electric Operations personnel.
- Participate in and lead Learning Events within the organization.
- Conduct incident investigations to identify causes and corrective actions.
- Collaborates with various departments and levels of leadership on the development, delivery and implementation of effective safety programs and policies.
- Supports the organization’s SIF prevention strategy through discussions, presentations, and training.
- Review, interpret, and apply workplace safety standards, such as; OSHA, NESC, NFPA, ANSI, ASTM.
- Monitor and review safety data for trends and identify risk reduction strategies.
- Develop and conduct safety training and presentations.
- Maintains relationships as necessary with appropriate agencies and keeps abreast of regulatory/governmental proceedings to identify impacts to the organization.
- Assists legal department as required regarding occupational safety and potential exposure concerns.