Safety Specialist I - Sr

About the Role

All members of Entergy’s safety function are expected to own safety, prevent incidents, and pursue continuous improvement with the understanding that zero harm is possible. This role examines the workplace/worksite for environmental or physical factors affecting health, safety, comfort, and performance, and helps ensure a safe site through risk assessments, safety analyses, site reviews, and coaching. As a Safety Specialist I - Sr, you will demonstrate leadership and mentorship capabilities with Entergy’s employees and contract partners.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate 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.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Safety Specialist Senior: Bachelor Preferred; Safety Specialist Lead: Bachelor Preferred; Safety Specialist I: Any Level Degree Preferred.
• Experience: Safety Specialist Senior: 6-10 years industry experience with a minimum of 3 years in safety; Safety Specialist Lead: 10+ years industry experience with a minimum of 4 years in safety; Safety Specialist I: 0-2 years work experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working knowledge of construction and general industry safety regulations; Ability to observe and engage with employees and contract partners; Investigation/Root Cause Analysis with tools such as TapRoot, Cause Mapping, Fishbone, Five Whys; 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.
• Certificates, Licenses, etc.: Safety Specialist Senior: Required ASP/CUSP/OSHA500 or equivalent; Safety Specialist Lead: Required ASP/CSP/SMS/CUSP/CIH or equivalent; Safety Specialist I: Preferred Any certification; Safety Specialist II: Required COSS/CHST/OHST or equivalent; Safety Specialist III: Required COSM/CHST/OHST or equivalent.

Nice to Have

• Certifications beyond those listed as required can be a plus (e.g., additional professional safety designations). Safety Specialist I Preferred: Any certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary not disclosed; benefits not listed.

Additional Details

• Industry: Energy/Utilities
• Primary Location: Willis, Texas, United States
• Travel: Up to 25%
• Relocation: None