ABOUT THE ROLE
Safety Specialists work closely with field staff, clients and subcontractors, all levels of management, and personnel from external organizations during all phases of electric construction projects. Safety Specialists 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 1891, The L.E. Myers Co. (L.E. Myers) – the oldest MYR Group Inc. subsidiary – is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, and collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.
At L.E. Myers, we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long- and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries, which allows employees to participate in clean energy projects, as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects
Essential Functions
- 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
- Coordinate with Operations teams 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
- Supporting 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
- Partner 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, and Participate in site-specific safety planning.
- 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
- Support company safety committees by assisting in assessment of safety performance trends, implementing process, and tool improvements
- 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
- Interest and education in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) field roles is required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
- Interest in building a career in construction safety
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Problem-solving and situation analysis skills
- 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 able to work with co-workers, different departments and outside contacts and maintain strong relationships
- Attentiveness to details
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Basic understanding of electric construction project management practices and procedures
- Ability to travel for job site visits for extended periods of time
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation & Benefits
- Weekly part time pay starting at $22 an hour
Opportunity to work along side Safety Professionals and learn about an amazing career in construction safety.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.
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 at 1-855-635-1321.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.