Safety Specialist at Entergy

Job Title:Safety SpecialistWork Place Flexibility: OnsiteLegal Entity:Entergy Texas Inc.-GTXJob Summary/PurposeAll members of Entergys safety function will be expected to own safety work to prevent incidents and seek to improve with the understanding that zero harm is possible. This position is tasked with examining the workplace/worksite for environmental or physical factors that could affect employee and/or contract partner health safety comfort and performance. Ensuring the workplace/worksite is as safe as possible accomplished through conducting risk assessments safety analyses job site reviews and coaching. The senior and lead safety specialists will be expected to show leadership and mentorship capabilities with Entergys employees and contract partners.Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of safety programs in accordance with management system elements.Conduct training as necessary to ensure applicable rules procedures and expectations are understood.Conduct engagements and observations with employees and contract partners providing immediate coaching on safe and unsafe conditions observed.Lead plan and schedule field and site inspections document deficiencies and develop sustainable solutions to prevent repeat findings.Lead the incident investigation process including root cause analysis and identification of corrective actions.Set and reinforce safe work expectations in accordance with applicable laws rules procedures and expectations.Review safety related data and metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions to address any issues identified.Stop work if there is any unsafe condition.Provide mentoring to other safety professionals.Take an active role in the planning of upcoming work to help identify potential safety issues and solutions.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Education:Safety Specialist III:Any level Degree PreferreSafety Specialist Senior:Bachelor Degree PreferredMinimum Experience:Safety Specialist III: 4-6 years industry experience with a minimum of 2 year in safetySafety Specialist Senior: 6-10years industry experience with a minimum of 3 year in safetyDesired experience/qualifications:General Industry Safety (1910) experienceConstruction Safety (1926) experienceAsbestos/Lead AwarenessHAZWOPER AwarenessField Engagement with Heavy Equipment ContractorsMinimum knowledge skills and abilitiesWorking knowledge of construction and general industry safety regulations.Ability to observe and engage with employees and contract partners.Investigation/RCA with tools such as TapRoot Cause Mapping Fishbone Five whys etc.Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends.Ability to interact with customers and members of the public in a pleasant and tactful manner.Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.Strong oral and written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills.Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.Any Certificates Licenses etc.:Safety Specialist III:COSM/CHST/OHST or equivalentSafety Specialist Senior:ASP/CUSP/OSHA500 or equivalentPrimary Location: Texas-ConroeTexas : ConroeJob Function: Power Plant OperationsFLSA Status: ProfessionalRelocation Option: No Relocation OfferedUnion description/code: NON BARGAINING UNITNumber of Openings: 1Req ID: 121594Travel Percentage:Up to 25%An Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page or see statements below.EEO Statement:The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.Accessibility:Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant employee or third party on his or her you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please clickhereand provide your name contact number the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalThe non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.WORKING CONDITIONS: As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Microsoft Office,Computer Skills,Construction Experience,Food Safety Experience,Root cause Analysis,Microsoft Powerpoint,OSHA,Child Protective Services,EPA,Unity,EHS,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1