Job title: Safety Specialist
Company: Actalent
Job description: Job Title: Safety SpecialistJob DescriptionReports to the Corporate Safety Director. Responsible for educating field personnel on correct safety procedures and ensuring safety policies are followed.Responsibilities
- Ensure that the intent of policies, procedures, and quality standards is followed.
- Conduct site safety audits to recognize and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
- Prescribe corrective actions for repeated audit items and develop training sessions.
- Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports. Aid in accident/incident investigation as needed.
- Create, conduct, and document Tool Box Talks.
- Conduct task training as planned and needed.
- Ensure and maintain all required signage is properly posted.
- Stop work to remedy serious or life-threatening safety deficiencies or unsafe practices. Complete and file disciplinary actions with documentation.
- Provide leadership with a focus on safe work practices and pre-task planning.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating professionally with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of all project safety needs.
- Actively participate in operational planning to create a plan to eliminate hazards.
- Monitor safety portions of OPS Plans and work with foremen to correct issues.
- Investigate and procure new task-specific safety systems/equipment and educate crews and superintendents.
- Conduct on-site inspections and control hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities through teaching and coaching.
- Reward/recognize field personnel for outstanding safety initiatives.
- Attend and actively participate in daily morning huddles with job crews and daily end of shift (DEOS) meetings when possible.
- Educate foremen on proper daily work plans/JHA procedures and hold them accountable.
- Assist with/lead the weekly safety meeting.
- Continue education in safety through seminars, meetings, and higher education experiences.
- Network, communicate, and remain current on safety topics and relevant issues in the construction industry.
- Perform additional duties as directed by supervisors.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of industrial construction safety experience as a full-time safety representative.
- Experience supporting industrial electrical scopes of projects.
- Preferred power plant experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field preferred.
- Certifications such as ASP, GSP, SMS, CHST, STS, CIH, CSP are immediately acceptable.
- Other acceptable certifications include First Aid Certified, OSHA 30 Construction, United Academy train-the-trainer certs, OSHA 40 Hazwoper, OSHA 500, CEST, NCCER certs.
Work EnvironmentWork as an on-site safety representative for an Electrical contractor on a Power Plant Construction project. The project involves converting a coal plant to natural gas. The role requires full-time onsite safety representation for every contractor with 50+ personnel onsite. The position involves a mix of working in the plant and job trailer, training workers on plant protocols, and interacting with union electricians and the superintendent.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 – $38.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in MADISON,WI.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.
Expected salary: $30 – 38 per hour
Location: Madison, WI
Job date: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 03:36:03 GMT
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