Safety Specialist I
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Job No: 499355
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78703
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Safety (Industrial), Hybrid
LCRA is looking for a Safety Specialist to join our team. As a part of the Safety Services Group, you will work with the Water Operations/Water Resources & Community Resources teams to provide continuous improvements in safety through acting as a liaison between leadership, frontline workers, contractors, and our customers. You are an ideal candidate for this role if you can act as a safety leader while possessing the ability to collaborate and build relationships within the utility operating units. We are a team that thrives on identifying practical safety solutions for our organization and are committed to improving safety processes within the LCRA organization.
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You will be trusted to:
- Develop competence through structured work assignments and guidance from supervisor, manager, and/or more experienced colleagues.
- Assist and conduct safety meetings for Water Services
- Review and edit safety programs to conform with most current federal regulations
- Perform work by traveling independently or with other staff to various locations (dams. environmental lab, water systems, etc.) as scheduled
- Perform field hazard assessments and provide safety consultation to LCRA customers
- Schedule, assist and conduct safety orientation/training to LCRA customers
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You qualify with:
- Four or more years of experience in administration of industrial safety and/or health programs, utility industry (mechanical and/or electrical), safety training or compliance including providing guidance, leadership or formal/informal instruction to staff, or other relevant experience.
- A degree(s) in industrial maintenance, instrumentation, controls, electrical systems, health and safety, education or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver's license
You are a great fit with:
- Environmental/Lab Experience
- Proficient knowledge of laws, federal regulations, policies and procedures
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
- Familiarity with Intelex software
- Outstanding people skills
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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.
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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.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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