Description
The Safety & Health Specialist is an entry-level developmental position designed for an individual interested in building a long-term career in construction safety and health.
This position does not require the employee to enter the company as a fully developed safety professional. Instead, the employee will begin by learning Windsor Electric's operations, construction practices, safety expectations, and field responsibilities while working under the direction and mentorship of experienced Safety Department and operational personnel.
As knowledge, education, certifications, field experience, judgment, and demonstrated competency increase, the employee will be provided opportunities to take on progressively greater Safety & Health responsibilities.
The objective is to create a clear pathway for an individual to develop from an entry-level employee into a knowledgeable construction Safety & Health professional capable of independently supporting projects and, ultimately, assuming safety leadership responsibilities.
Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Participate in company new-hire and Safety & Health orientation.
Learn Windsor Electric safety policies, procedures, and expectations.
Become familiar with electrical construction operations and common construction hazards.
Accompany experienced Safety Department personnel during project visits.
Observe project safety inspections and learn how hazards are recognized and documented.
Assist with maintaining training records and safety documentation.
Assist with toolbox talks and other safety communications.
Learn proper use, inspection, and limitations of personal protective equipment.
Develop familiarity with applicable OSHA construction requirements.
Learn hazard recognition associated with: Electrical work
Fall protection
Ladders and scaffolds
Hand and power tools
Aerial lifts
Material handling
Excavations
Confined spaces
Hazard communication
Personal protective equipment
Housekeeping
Energized electrical work
Participate in jobsite safety meetings.
Assist with Job Hazard Analyses/Job Safety Analyses and pre-task safety planning.
Learn appropriate methods for communicating safety concerns with employees and supervision.
Participate in Safety Department training and continuing education.
These areas closely mirror the initial training subjects already identified in Windsor's existing Safety Education and Training program.
Education and Development Expectations
The employee will be expected to actively participate in a structured professional development program.
Development may include company-selected courses and industry-recognized training such as:
Initial Development
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
First Aid / CPR / AED
Hazard Communication
PPE
Fall Protection
Ladder and Scaffold Safety
Electrical Hazard Awareness
Intermediate Development
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Competent Person training applicable to assigned responsibilities
Excavation and Trenching
Confined Space
Aerial Lift / MEWP
Incident Investigation
Job Hazard Analysis
NFPA 70E electrical safety training
Advanced Professional Development
Minimum Qualifications
Entry Level
High school diploma or GED.
Interest in developing a career in construction Safety & Health.
Willingness to work in an active construction environment.
Willingness to participate in ongoing education and professional development.
Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with employees and supervision.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to maintain organized records.
Ability to follow established company procedures.
Willingness to learn electrical construction operations.
Dependable and willing to accept increasing responsibility as competency develops.
Previous professional safety experience is preferred but is not required for the developmental position.
Preferred Qualifications
Any of the following would be beneficial but should not necessarily prevent an otherwise strong developmental candidate from being considered:
Construction experience
Electrical construction experience
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
First Aid/CPR/AED certification
Safety-related coursework
Associate's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, or a related discipline
Key Characteristics for Success
The individual should demonstrate:
Genuine interest in worker safety and health
Strong willingness to learn
Personal accountability
Professionalism
Good communication skills
Attention to detail
Organizational ability
Confidence to speak up when unsafe conditions are observed
Ability to accept coaching and constructive feedback
Respect for field employees and supervision
Desire for continued education
Ability to grow into increasingly independent responsibilities
