HSE Safety Specialist (Powercor)

Looking for more than just a job MKD Electric offers careers. Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits training educational opportunities and promotion from within the company.

For over twenty years MKD Electric has designed built installed and maintained our clients systems projects and facilities with a wide range of service offerings. We focus on safety value and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables data centers oil and gas food and beverage manufacturing chemical and pharmaceutical fields.

In 2021 we partnered with Powercor Services a growing power design and control systems integrator offering turnkey electrical solutions within the data center space. As a NICET-certified electrical testing engineering controls and automation company Powercor controls and engineering consultants support organizations providing expert services in electrical testing system design electrical engineering systems integration commissioning equipment servicing and retrofit services.

The Powercor team is seeking a best-in-class HSE Safety Specialist willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field!

The HSE Safety Specialist is routinely responsible for displaying the ability to set exemplary standards of professionalism ethics and integrity in all aspects of this role to support company philosophy and policy function as a team player exercise good judgment and set the overall tone for safety culture. Locally spending most of your time in the field daily this role is responsible for ensuring safe efficient and productive work environments and working with all field and management staff to mitigate risk coordinate critical safety needs and ensure compliance with company client-specific federal state local and OSHA regulations.

What you will do

• Maintain open and proactive communication with staff clients project managers and executive management regarding safety matters
• Lead and facilitate safety communications programs including safety committees toolbox talks and lunch-and-learns
• Develop site-specific safety plans in collaboration with project management teams
• Develop safety plans for electrical outage work
• Verify LOTO procedures are being followed
• Conduct on-site safety audits and risk assessments identify hazards and recommend improvements
• Respond calmly to unplanned situations ensuring effective communication with relevant parties
• Manage the procurement and logistics of safety equipment across multiple client locations
• Participate in coaching and disciplinary actions related to safety as necessary
• Assist in gathering information for RFP/RFQ processes
• Manage and maintain the team gear database including locks harnesses and PPE
• Prepare all safety-related reports and documentation
• Stay informed about evolving safety trends regulations and legislation

What you will need to succeed

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Health or Safety discipline
• 5-7 years of related experience
• NFPA 70E electrical background knowledge and hands-on experience of Arc flash boundary requirements and Arc Flash PPE are required
• Ability to read one-line diagrams to ensure lock out is being safety completed
• Knowledgeable in OSHA safe work practices PPE Confined Space LOTO hot work fall protection lifts and trenching regulations and compliance
• CPR/First Aid certified; additional certifications (MAWPs PIT ASP OSHA 10 30 and 500) are highly desirable
• Experience teaching/training orientation onboarding NFPA and OSHA 10 and 30
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) and internet navigation
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills maintaining a professional demeanor
• Ability to manage and lead entry level to senior safety personnel
• Ability to travel 50-75%
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Physical demands

The physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently with lifting required from knee to shoulder height and various levels
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Ability to carry and transport up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 20 feet
• Standing for extended periods is required with frequent stretching reaching walking stooping and pushing/pulling in an environment that may be cold hot noisy or wet and may contain fumes or odors

What youll love about us

MKD and Powercor employees are our companies greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing physical health and financial planning to engaging perks and discounts we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation and parental leave we prioritize initiatives that support the growth development and happiness of our people.

• On the job training with fully accredited training programs
• Eligibility to Medical Dental and Vision benefits and 401K with company match
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• Company culture of promotions from within with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

MKD Electric and Powercor are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin age mental or physical disability protected veteran status or genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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