Safety Specialist_

Conroe

Safety Specialist

**Date:** Jun 10, 2024

**Location:** Beaumont, Texas, United States

**Company:** Entergy

**Work Place Flexibility:** Onsite

**Legal Entity:** Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX

**This posting may be used to fill multiple positions. These positions can be filled as a Safety Specialist I - III depending on qualifications.**

**Job Summary/Purpose**

Supports Power Delivery Operations in the management of developing safety training programs/strategy/presentations/workshops/communications/policy/rules.

**Job Duties/Responsibilities**

+ Work with Jurisdictional Safety Team to ensure effective implementation of safety programs and the creation of new programs from analyzing audit/observation/assessment information and consistent system-wide application of safety processes and procedures across the Jurisdiction.

+ Supports the contract workforce, including, but not limited to: Investigate Contractor Incidents and Safety related issues on Entergy System, Perform Field Observations to assure compliance of OSHA Regulations and Entergy Safety Rules and Procedures, Assist Contractor Safety Department during Accident Investigations and Support Contractor Training of Entergy Safety Rules and Procedures.

+ Supports the contract workforce, including, but not limited to: Investigate Contractor Incidents and Safety related issues on Entergy System, Perform Field Observations to assure compliance of OSHA Regulations and Entergy Safety Rules and Procedures, Assist Contractor Safety Department during Accident Investigations and Support Contractor Training of Entergy Safety Rules and Procedures.

+ Must be familiar with and have the ability to interpret OSHA regulations and provide guidance to management on the proper application of these regulations in the workplace.

**Minimum Requirements**

**Minimum education required of the position**

+ High School Diploma or equivalent.

+ Desired: Bachelor's degree, preferably in the area of Safety, or equivalent work experience.

**Minimum experience required of the position**

+ Safety Specialist I: 0-3 years of related experience

+ Safety Specialist II: 4-6 years of related experience

+ Safety Specialist III: 7-10 years of related experience

**Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position**

Excellent oral and written communication skills so as to interact effectively with all levels of employees (Craft through Director/VP). Ability to influence and motivate a diverse and geographically dispersed work force dealing with a wide variety of safety and training issues. Must be familiar with and have the ability to interpret OSHA regulations and provide guidance to management on the proper application of these regulations in the workplace. Strong knowledge of computers and related technology. Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks. Ability to make timely and safe decisions. Excellent knowledge of Entergy's safety policies and procedures. Strong problem solver. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities. Ability to work well under pressure. Self motivated and dependable team player. Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards. Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets. Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service. Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base. Desired: Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change.

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**Primary Location:** Texas-Beaumont Texas : Beaumont || Texas : Conroe

**Job Function** : Professional

**FLSA Status** : Professional

**Relocation Option:** No Relocation Offered

**Union description/code** : NON BARGAINING UNIT

**Number of Openings** : 2

**Req ID:** 114945

**Travel Percentage** :Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (ntergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en\_US) to view the EEI page, or see statements below.

**EEO Statement:** The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

**Accessibility:** Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click **here ([email protected]?subject=Accessibility)** and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

**Additional Responsibilities:** As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

**Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement:** The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). **Equal Opportunity (ol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity)** and **Pay Transparency (ol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)** .

**Pay Transparency Notice:**

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (ol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact [email protected] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

**WORKING CONDITIONS:**

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

**Please note:** Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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