Specialist II SafetyJob Category: QHSERequisition Number: SPECI020862Full-TimeOn-siteBalch Springs, TX 75180, USADescriptionDescriptionIncluding but not limited to the following:Ensure that all operations promote positive safety culture integral to providing quality, reliability, and strong safety performance to our customers.Assist in the guidance and training of Safety Stewards within the operational units.Implement and facilitate training programs specific to site and customer requirements.Assist operational leadership teams in the development, writing and effective implementation of safety procedures.Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices.Develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures, and programs.Implement, administer, and advise others on the company's hazard control programs.Measure, audit, and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard control and safety programs.Communicate and work with leadership to ensure our compliance with regulatory, customer, and company safety standards.Respond to and manage all safety incidents.Manage occurrence investigation, including reporting both internally and externally, root cause investigation, and corrective actions.Perform Job Site Audits to ensure all Company, OSHA, and local/state DOT regulations are followed.Complete vehicle inspections and tools inspections each week.Conduct yearly review of all safety programs.Skills/Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas:Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Safety environmentKnowledge in Telecom and utility infrastructure OperationsUnderstanding of Behavior-Based Safety programsTechnical writing skillsStrong leadership skills and attributesAble to motivate, inspire, and coach others, to maximize safe behaviors.General Experience/Requirements:Ideal candidate will have education in one or more of the following areas:Requirement: Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)Able to effectively communicate safety policies, procedures, and training materials to a diverse workforce and ensure consistent understanding in both English and Spanish language groups.BS preferred in Safety, Environmental/Public Health or a related field.A strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations, such as those from OSHA and the EPA, is crucial.A strong understanding of utility installation, blueprint reading, excavation safety, and applicable regulationsOSHA 10, 30 or 500 construction trainingFamiliar with Operational Qualification (OQ) testing and requirementsAerial Lift trainingForklift TrainingPassion for Safety ManagementIndustry Background/Experience:Ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas:Safety and Health Program ManagementSafety, Health & Environmental Laws, Regulations and StandardsSystem and Process SafetyOccurrence, Investigation and AnalysisIndustrial ProcessesUnderstanding of U.S. regulatory environmental programsOSHA, DOT, EPA, and other State and Federal programsDrug screen testing and requirementsSupervisory Responsibilities: N/AAdditional Preferred Knowledge and Experience: N/AWork Environment:Must be able to work in extreme hot and/or cold weatherWill spend majority of most days at various work sites throughout Houston and East Texas areas.Physical Demands:Prolonged periods of standing and walkingMust be able to lift up to 25lbsTravel Required: At least 20%Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. Citizen or valid Work VisaEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.