Utility Safety Advisor (Field Based) (Biotech)

ERM is hiring a Utility Safety Advisor in Fort Worth, Texas. As a Utility Safety Advisor, you will engage with client and contractor team members in the field to facilitate safe work practices, identify hazards and advise mitigations, embrace client safety culture expectations, adhere to applicable project permits, and maintain compliance with the client's Contractor Safety Program elements and other applicable safety regulations/requirements by local, state, and federal safety agencies. This position works to promote a safe work environment by confirming that contractors and the project team, at a minimum, clearly understand the roles and responsibilities related to reviewing drawings, identifying known hazards, and communicating policies, standards, and procedures applicable to the work. The role includes the responsibility of timely notification to management and the safety team about any safety issues. This is a full-time (40+ hours a week) limited-term role for a duration of 3 months, extendable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide quality assurance and quality control observation for electrical safety inspectors. Observe contractor safety inspectors and conduct audits and reviews of work practices, work products, and skillsets of contractors' safety inspectors.
• Promote high-voltage electrical safety during site inspection and the implementation of medium and high-risk scope activities.
• Initiate and/or participate in safety kick-off, periodic or daily safety meetings with contractors.
• Function as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations (including, but not limited to, DOT and OSHA) as well as industry best practices.
• Perform contractor safety observations as established by the frequency and level for each contractor and subcontractor.
• Provide on-site occupational safety support to identify, prevent, and mitigate safety risks.
• Document and retain safety documents in accordance with client requirements.
• Assign and/or coordinate with team members to address corrective actions, and communicate as appropriate with team members to prevent repeat occurrences.
• Receive safety-related questions and provide reliable feedback and instruction.
• Share safety information to all in an impactful, constructive, and results-oriented manner.
• Communicate safety trends and recommend safety corrective actions.
• Prepare safety observation and improvement reports to Management and/or client following an incident or high-potential consequence near miss.
• Support compliance with applicable programs (PPE, rubber gloving, and hot stick procedures).
• Capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary or dangerous.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a journeyman lineman in construction within the power utility sector and 2 years of safety experience.
• Relevant experience overseeing and inspecting construction contractors working on high voltage electrical underground distribution projects, including, but not limited to high voltage electrical installations, pole installation/replacement, direct burial installation, underground termination, and underground repair. · Working knowledge with Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution standard (29 CFR 1910.269).
• Experience in transmission and distribution work, underground and with numerous voltages.
• Technical expertise including, but not limited to lifting/rigging, working from heights, personal protective grounding, temporary wiring, disconnect and overcurrent protection, ground-fault protection, minimum approach distances, arc-flash protection, rack in and rack out procedures for relay and breaker work, and protections related to flashover and related hazards.
• Specialized experience overseeing and inspecting construction contractors working on high voltage electrical transmission line projects, including, but not limited to high voltage electrical installations, lattice tower erection/replacement, pole installation/replacement, direct burial pole installation, bell repair/installation, foundation installation and inspection, clipping and wire pulling.
• Ability to wear PPE and fire-resistant clothing.
• Have previous training, knowledge, or experience related to the work to be performed and knowledge of the appropriate mitigation measures for the associated hazards.
• Have formal training to identify and mitigate hazards associated with specific high-risk activities.
• Familiar with managing contractor safety for utility operations.
• Familiar with OSHA safety regulations and requirements.
• OSHA 30-hour required
• Must have the ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week in a physically demanding capacity and inclement weather.
• Physical demands required for the successful performance of this job include standing and/or walking for long hours in a day on uneven and steep terrain, and possibly during variable weather conditions.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clear driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP)
• Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
• Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW)