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Safety Specialist I-III, Sr

Entergy, Beaumont, TX, United States


Job Title
Safety Specialist I-III, Sr

Work Place Flexibility
Onsite

Legal Entity
Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX

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

Responsibilities

Work with Jurisdictional Safety Team to ensure effective implementation and creation of safety programs by analyzing audit, observation, and assessment information and applying consistent system‑wide safety processes and procedures.

Support the contract workforce: investigate contractor incidents and safety‑related issues on the Entergy System, perform field observations to assure compliance with OSHA regulations and Entergy Safety Rules and Procedures, assist Contractor Safety Department during accident investigations, and support contractor training on Entergy Safety Rules and Procedures.

Be familiar with and able to interpret OSHA regulations, providing guidance to management on their proper application in the workplace.

Minimum Requirements
In addition to specific qualifications, candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities; be self‑motivated and able to work irregular hours and out‑of‑town assignments as required.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Desired: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Safety or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience

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

Safety Specialist, Sr.: 7‑10 years with an additional 3 years of Safety experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent communication skills to interact with all employee levels; ability to influence and motivate a diverse workforce; strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and Entergy safety policies; proficiency with computers and related technology; ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities; strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills; ability to recognize hazards and mitigate them; ability to provide courteous and professional customer service; acceptance of a diverse and inclusive environment.

Primary Location
Texas - Beaumont, Texas

Job Function
Professional

FLSA Status
Professional

Travel Percentage
Up to 25%

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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including 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.

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