Safety Specialist II

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the Power, Communications, Oil & Gas Pipeline, and Gas Distribution markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, H&M brings yesterday’s experience to the evolving infrastructure needs of today. We consistently rank in the top ten of Engineering News-Record’s Specialty Contractors and have been recognized with an E.I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award for our safety performance.

Responsibilities: 

• Work in conjunction with the various Area Managers to effectively promote safety ownership to field management. 
• Perform weekly, monthly and quarterly safety visits /inspection in accord with East Region Safety Action Plan. 

• Provide assistance and technical expertise in implementation of all areas of the safety program. 
• Provide training and mentorship on Daily Job Brief meetings and paperwork. 
• Provide training and education of staff in safety philosophies and safe work practices. 
• Deploy oversight processes which ensure the integrity of safety inspecting, training and reporting procedures. 
• Participate in pre-bid and pre-construction phases of projects, focusing on safe work practices and equipment needed to successfully complete the scope of work. 

• Lead development of Activity Hazard Analysis, Daily Job Briefings, Work Site Observation Reports and Safety Action Plans. 
• Track and verify that corrective actions are completed in a timely manner. Review all incident reports to ensure corrective actions are completed. Take a pro-active role in investigating all OSHA recordables and High Loss Potential incidents. 
• Assist in any other functions required by Corporate or Regional management.   
• Interface with Customers and vendors on safety related issues. 

Requirements: 

• 5 + years in Safety related staff and management positions. 
• Power distribution experience preferred.
• CUSP certificate with Bachelor's degree preferred.
• The ability to travel at least 50% of the time. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Certifications such as ASP, CSP, CUSA, OSHA 510, OSHA 500 etc. 

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.