Job Details

Primoris Distribution Services is an industry leader in the installation of gas lines (plastic and steel). PDS's skilled management team has experience in open trenching, joint trenching, and directional boring (1"-32"). PDS takes a professional approach to safety and quality. Our full-time quality assurance and safety programs ensure all employees are trained and certified. PDS prides itself on having well-maintained and state-of-the-art equipment on all our job sites.

The Safety Specialist II is responsible for all area activities involving safety and compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for performing field safety audits for all divisions and all products primarily for PDS TX.
• Perform accident and incident investigations and reporting as directed.
• Assists in documentation collection for driver qualification files while in the field.
• Assists in training functions.
• Investigates instances of non-conformance and facilitates the determination of the root cause.
• Provides input to management.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

*Must be Bilingual (fluent in Spanish), OSHA 30 hours

• Risk management degree, safety professional certification, utility construction experience preferred.
• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) Certificate
• Basic computer skills particularly Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for input and output of data.
• Knowledge of computers and Windows based software, or the ability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to identify and suggestion resolution of problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Respond promptly to customer needs and resolve all issues satisfactorily.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Treat people with respect and uphold the organizational values.
• Follow policies and procedures, with attention to detail.
• Prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Ability to consistently meet or exceed deadlines.
• Ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
• Effectively provide guidance, maturity and foster positive attitudes about the job and the company.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to all types of people.
• Employee will be subjected to both outdoor and indoor environments.
• A demonstrated willingness to work hard and at times physically demanding work in the elements. Some of the physical demands are:
  1. Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a daily and continual basis.
  2. Ability to drive on a stop and start basis daily and continually.
  3. Lifting, placing of materials, standing, walking - particularly on uneven surfaces, turning, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, crouching, speaking and hearing are required continuously.
  4. Close vision is required for some functions and distance, and peripheral vision is required for safety.

OTHER CONDITIONS:

• Adhere to all company policies, rules and regulations as stated in the Company Employee Handbook and Safety Manual.
• Must be available for occasional overtime as work volumes dictate.
• Must meet all physical and/or ability requirements of the position as administered by PDS management and/or state or federal regulations.
• The Safety Specialist must possess and maintain an appropriate and valid driver's license. All violations MUST be reported, and a copy of subsequent license renewals must be turned in to the Human Resources Department.
• As an employee of PDS, you are responsible for upholding our company core purpose, core values and ensuring we exceed customer expectations every time and consistently.
• Must present a professional image at all times, representing self and company in a professional, courteous and respectful manner when dealing with customers, vendors, employees and the public.
• Travel to Corporate for training and other outlying areas as growth and expansion occurs as needed and directed by supervisor. Occasional overnight travel is required.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Third Party Agency Notice:

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.

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