Field Safety Specialist - Chico

Requisition ID # 161248 

Job Category: Environmental Management / Safety 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Enterprise Health & Safety

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Chico

Position Summary

Works to detect, prevent, and mitigate safety risks. Provides subject matter expertise on field observations and provides consultation and guidance on corrective action development. Collaborates with and supports a line of businesses and contractors on safety issues. Communicate safety trends and recommend corrective actions. It is a resource for developing, implementing, and sustaining various companywide safety initiatives.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company, in good faith, believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, particular skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.  Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

• The hourly rate for this position ranges from $41.34 to $65.38.
• This job can also participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
• This position is hybrid, working from your remote office, and your assigned location based on business need. The assigned work area is for the Greater North Valley Region. Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate within the Chico area. 

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts both field work procedure & driver observations supporting the Distribution Electric Operations Functional Area (FA)
• Ensures mutual collaboration with the FA and integrate in all levels of the organization regarding safety (field employees, leadership, & grassroots personnel)
• Serves as a Safety subject matter expert for FA supervisors and field employees
• Supports accident investigation teams as a subject matter expert to help determine causal factors
• Will support our stand to stop catastrophic wildfires
• Retain a High-Level knowledge of Cal/OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, & Title 8 orders
• Communicates safety trends and recommends safety corrective actions
• Coaches FA supervisors on new & existing safety initiatives
• Support the organizations Emergency Operations for catastrophic events
• Consults with FA Supervisors on incident investigations, SEMS, & SIAP completion with corrective action plan development
• Attend Daily safety meetings and periodically supports Safety Summits & Driving Rodeos
• Remain Proficient at conducting hazard evaluations for complex jobs and recommending appropriate controls

Qualifications

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Must have, or obtain within 1 year from hire, an initial level, or higher, safety professional certification (CUSP, CHST, STSC, or equivalent).

Desired:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience in environmental health and safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or science.
• Advanced knowledge of PG&E safety procedures and the Code of Safe Practices
• Advanced knowledge of Cal/OSHA general industry and construction safety orders and basic understanding of other recognized safety regulations and standards (e.g., ANSI, NFPA, OSHA, etc.)
• Proficient at conducting hazard evaluations for complex jobs and recommending appropriate controls
• Demonstrates skill in delivering clear, understandable oral presentations to groups

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