Substation Safety Specialist at Southern Electric Corporation (SEC)
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Southern Electric Corporation
Flowood, MS, US
Summary
The specialist is responsible for implementing safety programs to reduce occupational injuries and conducting field observations to ensure OSHA and utility compliance. They will lead safety kick-off meetings, audit JSAs, and investigate accidents to maintain a safe working environment.
Job Description
About Us
Southern Electric Corporation a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is an electrical utility contractor specializing in the construction of high-voltage transmission lines, underground, and distribution lines as well as providing emergency restoration services. A proven leader in the industry since 1985, SEC has earned a reputation of providing superior work with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and safety. We currently manage over 100 crews and nearly 2,000 pieces of late model equipment. Customers include investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and municipalities throughout our work footprint. Our team is our family. We are 100% committed to the safety of our team members and providing industry leading training. We believe we can be the last job you ever want to apply for. Call us family!
About this Role
This position provides safety services and expertise for projects on Transmission and Distribution Systems within the Electric Utility Industry. Experience working in and around electric utility substations is an important aspect of this position and should be emphasized in replying to this job posting. This position implements and coordinates programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, and financial losses. The ability to influence others about the importance of safety by using your passion, knowledge and skills will be key to being successful in this position.
What You'll Do
- Champion safety in the field by observing, coaching and taking action to avert safety related incidents
- Conduct field observations to assure compliance of OSHA regulations and Utility Company Safety rules
- Conduct close call/good catch and ongoing accident investigations
- Identify and address safety concerns and quality issues associated with the different parts of the project
- Conduct site and field visits in accordance with each scope
- Participate in design constructability reviews
- Ensure that crews are in compliance with Utility Company mandated safety training (Safety manual work procedures, Combination grounding-Transmission Lines, Substation De-Energized Work Plan)
- Conduct Pre Construction/Safety Kickoff meetings to outline what is expected of contractors
- Conduct safety stand downs as applicable regularly and immediately after safety concerns or issues are observed
- Audit JSA/JHA’s, daily and as tasks change on the job
- Set safe work expectations according to OSHA and Utility Company regulations in accordance with governance processes
- Safety - Tailboard conference attendance/review, JSA development/review, observations/hazard analysis reviews
- Monitor skills and abilities of contractors for task, mental and physical state, public exposure, accident/incident reporting
- Identifies and addresses all project safety and environmental hazards and concerns
What You'll Bring
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)
- High School Diploma or the equivalent;
- Senior Safety Specialist requires ten (10) years’ experience in a Safety Specialist or similar role with a minimum of five (5) years’ of that experience in the Electric Utility industry (Transmission or Distribution);
- Must be knowledgeable and be able to interpret and cite OSHA regulations and provide guidance to construction crews and upper management on the proper application of these regulations in the workplace.
- COSS, CUSP-Certified Utility Safety certification preferred;
- OSHA 500 certification preferred. OSHA 30 required
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
Headquartered in Flowood, MS, Southern Electric Corporation (SEC) was founded in 1985 to serve commercial and residential electrical construction needs in Mississippi. Since then, we have significantly expanded our operations and shifted our focus to high voltage overhead and underground electric utility construction and storm damage power restoration services. SEC has an excellent reputation based on our proven record of quick and efficient response to the ever changing challenges of the industry. The SEC commitment to safety is the cornerstone to our employee development and customer satisfaction. Safety is job one at SEC and strict guidelines are followed. Our innovative Safety Culture utilizes Human Performance to identify common safety and efficiency traps and apply specialized tools to avoid these traps and prevent adverse occurrences. Our HU-trained team members utilize Human Performance tools to regularly exceed our customers' expectations. SEC's fast response to devastating natural disasters has earned our team praise and allowed us to forge strong relationships with many of our nation's largest power utilities and cooperatives. Our excellent safety practices, experienced, highly skilled, motivated employees, and modern equipment to fit the job at hand have made SEC a "first call" for many utilities.
Founded
1985
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Utilities
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Flowood, Mississippi
Headquartered in Flowood, MS, Southern Electric Corporation (SEC) was founded in 1985 to serve commercial and residential electrical construction needs in Mississippi. Since then, we have significantly expanded our operations and shifted our focus to high voltage overhead and underground electric utility construction and storm damage power restoration services. SEC has an excellent reputation based on our proven record of quick and efficient response to the ever changing challenges of the industry. The SEC commitment to safety is the cornerstone to our employee development and customer satisfaction. Safety is job one at SEC and strict guidelines are followed. Our innovative Safety Culture utilizes Human Performance to identify common safety and efficiency traps and apply specialized tools to avoid these traps and prevent adverse occurrences. Our HU-trained team members utilize Human Performance tools to regularly exceed our customers' expectations. SEC's fast response to devastating natural disasters has earned our team praise and allowed us to forge strong relationships with many of our nation's largest power utilities and cooperatives. Our excellent safety practices, experienced, highly skilled, motivated employees, and modern equipment to fit the job at hand have made SEC a "first call" for many utilities.
Founded
1985
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Utilities
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Flowood, Mississippi
