Utility Safety Specialist Ii

Ready to be part of a team and truly make a positive impact on the lives of fellow Texans? The Safety Team is looking for a Utility Safety Specialist to help serve our Transmission Service Teams and support our office employees. This position is an outstanding growth opportunity for someone who is dedicated, hard-working, and eager to contribute to the heartbeat here at LCRA. Our ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Accompanied by strong technical and organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize work, be self-sufficient in their work, and will strive for excellence in all areas of their work and exemplify LCRA's values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and focusing on safety.

You will be trusted to:

- Develop competence through structured work assignments and mentorship from supervisor, manager, and/or more experienced colleagues.
- Leverage telematics data and insights to analyze potential causes of accidents, driver behavior and near misses
- Perform incident investigations, including documentation, tracking, and reporting
- Work with Safety Services leadership group to be responsible for Transmission safety systems, policies, and routines which continuously assess risk, set goals, drive accountability, implement standard processes, and monitor/improve Transmission safety performance
- Remain current and up to date on all DOT regulations and supervise all aspects of compliance efforts
- Anticipate and identify health and safety hazards in Transmission and maintenance facility workplaces throughout LCRA
- Schedule, assist and conduct safety orientation, training, and monthly/quarterly safety meetings to LCRA customers
- Participate in the research, development and implementation of safety policies and procedures
- Perform work by traveling independently or with other staff to various locations (substations, power plants, Right of Ways, water systems, etc.) as scheduled
- Perform field hazard assessments and behavior-based safety observations
- Provide safety consultation and serve as a safety resource for LCRA staff

You qualify with:

- Six or more years of experience in energy generation, electric utility transmission and distribution operations, or relevant experience.
- Experience must include one or more years of experience with OSHA 1910.269 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution and applicable electric utility work practices and safety policies.
- A degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a utility-related field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

- Prior experience in an electric Utility Safety training or compliance role including providing mentorship, leadership or formal/informal instruction to operational staff.
- ASP, CSP, GSP, SMS, OHST, CSM, CUSP, or CSHO preferred
- Proficient knowledge of regulatory reporting and recordkeeping (OSHA, ANSI, EPA, etc.)
- Strong verbal and written communication, including optimally communicating information to large audiences
- Experience using office productivity applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc..)
- Knowledge of Safety Management Systems; Intelex preferred
- Skills in incident investigations and knowledgeable of incident investigation methods and techniques
- Knowledge of work environment safety hazards and materials and tools used in assigned areas
- Ability to set priorities, complete tasks, work independently and proactively and collaboratively in a cross-functional team

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.