Safety Consultant - III

BHI Energy is seeking a Safety Consultant lll for a 1+ year contract assignment to represent the client in the field in Colorado. Overall focus on Transmission Contractor Safety. Will do daily Contractor Crew Observations.  

This project is for Capital Work of building out new transmission lines.

• New substations, Covering transmission(majority) & distribution.
• Some support of Energy supply, Wind, Solar

This is a hybrid position:

• Onsite/Field: ~ 4 days a week  
• Remote/Office: ~ 1 day a week

Conduct focused work site and crew observations for contractors to identify safety excellence and hazards. Provide annual safety audits and focused self-assessments to measure and evaluate hazard controls and hazard control programs and deliver feedback to business unit management on their level of regulatory compliance. Will function as a consultant to local safety committees, employees, and management. Will assist in program development and direction and be responsible for auditing the results. 

 Job Details / Essential Job Functions: 

• Incident response/ investigations.
• Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local safety and health rules and regulations which impact the business units and recommend compliance options in conjunction with safety policies and programs. 
• Availability for PMs for Safety questions, issues, and resolutions   
• Work with Corporate IH and Safety through updated initiatives 
• Communicate corporate safety to Contractors. 
• Work with additional internal safety stakeholders i.e., Damage Prevention, PSMS/ IEP, Contractor Safety, Industrial Hygiene etc.  Field verification of Critical Controls/ CRM 
• Facilitate Event Learnings with the partnership with Safety. 
• Regular travel between contractors throughout SPS Region representing Transmission. 
• Periodically travel to each asset; inspect facility equipment, operations, maintenance processes for compliance with applicable regulations and policies. 
• Maintain professional expertise. Participate on internal or external task force committees related to new regulatory compliance or continuous improvement in safety. Maintains a working knowledge of current safety regulations and serves as a resource to management and employees on interpretation and compliance. 
• Engage and influence management to help develop their responsibility.
• Complete daily rounds (in field) : Attend Plan of the Day (POD)/ Tailgate meetings, Weekly Reporting, Monthly Safety Updates/ Reporting

Qualifications / Education / Experience:

Must have at least a high school diploma or GED

Must have at least 15-20 years Transmission lines and substation experience: 

• Safety Background
• Computer skills such as Microsoft Suite 
• Proven written, verbal communication and computer skills. 
• Experience with site personnel.
• Must be able to Travel within local area/4 hours.
• Working knowledge of OSHA Compliance 
• Associated certifications and/ or accreditations. 
•  'CUSP' is preferred but not required.