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SalaryDate: Mar 10, 2024
Location: Minneapolis, MN, US, 55454
Company: CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job Summary
CenterPoint Energy is looking for aSafety Specialistto join our Safety Team, located in Minneapolis, MN.
You will have the ability to: assisting in the implementation of the Company’s safety program. Assists in the identification, evaluation and establishment of programs and processes that will help identify hazards and mitigate corresponding risk to establish and maintain a safe workplace in compliance with applicable regulations and laws issued by state and federal agencies. Performs safety role to ensure employees are provided the knowledge and skills to work safely; to adhere to the applicable safety regulations and company procedures; and to use all tools, materials, and equipment in an efficient, effective, and safe manner.
Essential Functions
- Promotes initiative-taking and preventive safety activities by observing, analyzing, encouraging safe work behaviors, and correcting unsafe conditions.
- Provides safety technical support and coaching for leadership and employees.
- Conducts safety presentations and training to support compliance with safety regulations and the consistent application of safe behaviors by business support and field operations employees.
- Conducts regular safety reviews and inspections. Provides feedback to Corporate and Electric Operations management.
- Conducts incident investigations to determine root cause(s) and documents the findings in the incident management system.
- Develops technical reports and documents, which include investigation reports, lessons learned documents, policies, and programs.
- Performs scheduled and ad hoc safety audits of employees, equipment, and facilities.
Essential Functions Continued
- Interprets regulations (City, County, State, Federal) for applicability to work processes, facilities, equipment, and materials to support company compliance.
- Must demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Code, and other Company policies and procedures, and successfully complete all required training courses.
- Compiles, submits, and maintains required documentation and reports to support compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
- Acts as subject matter expert on safety for general industrial safety and electric utility work.
- Responds to emergency situations as needed to support the business and participates in incident investigations to determine root cause(s) and recommend corrective actions where appropriate.
- Supports the Behavior-Based Safety process by conducting safety observations and assisting management with reporting and development of action plans to address unsafe conditions and work performance.
Education Description
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree required in Safety or related technical field from an accredited college or university. In lieu, will consider relevant work experience for non-degree candidate, where two (2) years of experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education, totaling eight (8) years in addition to required work experience.
Experience
- Requires minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in electric/gas utility, oil/gas, heavy industrial or energy field or related industry.
A bonus to have
- Safety certification.
We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 03/10/2024
Posting End Date: 03/20/2024
Posting Start Date: 03/10/2024
Posting End Date: 03/20/2024
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
