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MasTec Advanced Technologies · 1 day ago

Safety Specialist

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

MasTec Advanced Technologies is a purpose-driven company delivering critical infrastructure construction and engineering services. The Safety Specialist is responsible for conducting safety inspections, training, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while identifying and mitigating hazards in the workplace.

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Responsibilities

Inspect workplace facilities, including tools, equipment, and machinery, to identify and correct deficiencies or potential hazards, and to ensure compliance to OSHA / DOT / MasTec USG safety and regulatory requirements

Assist local management in the investigation of safety-related damage incidents, employee injuries or occupational illnesses, and motor vehicle accidents to determine cause and contributing factors

Conduct or facilitate safety training and education programs to supervisory and field employees through formal training classes, safety meetings, or other venues

Recommend safe work processes and demonstrate personal protective equipment safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to workplace and environmental hazards

Ensure tools, equipment, materials, vehicles, and technical instruments are fit-for-purpose, functional, calibrated, and the appropriate protective equipment, methods, guard, management systems are in place to reduce or eliminate the risk of employee injuries or illnesses

Perform other duties as required and/or assigned

Qualification

OSHA standards knowledgeElectric Utility experienceAccident investigationBilingual SpanishSafety trainingRoot cause analysisAssociate degreeConstruction Health & Safety TechnicianCertified Utility Safety ProfessionalOSHA Outreach Training Instructor

Required

Current and valid state Drivers License

Associate degree, or equivalent related work experience of 4 years

Knowledge of Underground and Overhead Distribution safe work practices with reference to OSHA standards

Experience as a Lead Lineman, Foreman or other supervisory role within the Overhead or Underground Distribution industry

Bilingual; Fluent in Spanish (written/speaking)

Preferred

OSHA Outreach Training Instructor (Construction)

Current certifications or in pursuit of any of the following certifications: (1) Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) or (2) Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)

Knowledge in accident investigation following root cause analysis principles