Principal Safety Consultant - Construction Job at WEC Energy Group (WEC), West Allis, WI

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  • WEC Energy Group (WEC)
  • West Allis, WI

Job Description

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies, with the operational expertise and financial resources to serve the Midwest’s energy needs safely, reliably and responsibly. Our subsidiaries focus on reliable service, customer satisfaction and shareholder value. Together, we provide energy services to more than 4.5 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. Our combined assets allow operating efficiencies across 70,600 miles of electric distribution lines, 50,700 miles of natural gas distribution and transmission lines, and 7,100 megawatts of reliable power plant capacity. Our family of companies is committed to delivering world-class reliability and the very best customer care anywhere. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. Job Summary The Principal Safety Consultant – Construction provides leadership, and expertise of the Capital Construction safety program. May deliver daily work direction to junior team members or direct reports while performing own job; may contribute to planning, work scheduling and decision-making regarding work methods. Works closely with all levels of the organization as well as the contractors to ensure all work is performed to company safety standards, OSHA, and all workplace safety laws. This position may have direct reports.Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for coordinating the safety program within an assigned area in accordance with WEC Core Values. Contribute to a department focus on making the company and its construction programs a top quartile performer in safety (as measured by leading and lagging indicators; including SIF prevention)
  • Follow through on strategies and action plans to ensure the Company’s workforce, including contractors and employees, meet a high level of safety performance
  • Collaborate with the Manager or Director in implementing the safety strategy based on a shared vision, standardized programs, processes and measures
  • Coordinate with contractor safety and management resources to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; including company policies
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret existing, new and emerging safety regulations to initiate and lead compliance strategies. Collaborate with other internal and external safety professionals and leaders , where appropriate
  • Assist in developing (or facilitate diverse teams to develop) programs, policies and procedures and lead implementation to assure the safety of personnel while controlling company losses
  • Analyze contractor safety performance indicators to identify trends, improvement opportunities, or specific intervention needs, and provide consultation from an expert perspective to achieve effective solutions
  • Assure contractors effective implementation of safety programs through auditing, inquiry, observation, and networking, leveraging the best practices
  • Identify needs, develop and deliver fundamental, technical, or customized safety training programs tailored to various levels within the organization, utilizing outside resources where applicable
  • Lead, participate, and/or consult on various joint corporate/contractor and business unit safety committees, task forces and/or safety meetings
  • Review contractor incident investigations and make recommendations to prevent new or recurring accidents. Ability to contribute and/or lead more-complex investigations, such as root-cause analyses, where appropriateMinimum Qualifications
  • Associate's Degree or higher in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Safety or a related field is preferred. In lieu of formal degree, candidate shall be a recognized subject-matter expert in electric or gas utility construction; which may include 10 years of practical field experience with at least two years as a Lead
  • Valid Driver's License
  • The Principal Safety Consultant – Construction requires at least 10 years of experience providing safety services or overall responsibilities for safety to large construction projects
  • Utility experience desired. Experience in regulatory compliance, best practice, and contractor oversight desired
  • Uses appropriate interpersonal skills and communication methods to build constructive relationships with contractors, business units, and other stakeholders to meet shared goals and objectivesPreferred Qualifications
  • Electric construction field related experience is preferred

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Local area,

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