Overview & Purpose

Number of Openings: 2

About the Pay

Note: The salary range listed ($39.38 - $46.76 per hour) reflects the target hiring range only and does not represent the full employee pay range for this position.

About Central Arizona Project

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply. CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.

Hear what our employees are saying about working for CAP.

Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

Competitive Salaries
Arizona State Retirement System - Pension
401(k)
Medical, Dental and Vision
Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
Paid training & tuition reimbursement
9 paid holidays
Paid vacation & sick time
Wellness programs
No benefits waiting period
Relocation benefits
Significant training and development opportunities
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

About the Responsibilities

As a Safety Specialist, you would develop, implement, and support programs and practices to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses with a specific focus on high-hazard industrial operations and heavy construction oversight. Audit a variety of CAP facilities to assist in this process. Provide training and instruction to CAP employees, and occasionally to contractors, on a wide range of safety and health topics. Assist in maintaining various pieces of safety and health-related equipment. Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring as needed and under the direction of CAP’s senior industrial hygienist.

Some of the responsibilities include:

Conduct inspections of work areas for compliance with safety standards, codes, and practices. Partner with field crews to identify "Complacency" in routine tasks and develop engineered solutions to complex safety challenges. Work collaboratively with managers, supervisors, and employees to address opportunities for improvement. Conduct follow-up inspections as needed. Report inspection findings to the EH&S manager. Investigate safety-related incidents, including those that result in near-misses, and report findings to the EH&S manager.
Provides technical safety oversight for large-scale civil construction and maintenance projects. Reviews and provides expert feedback on technical submittals, including Critical Lift Plans, Fall Protection Plans, LO/TO, confined space, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA). Reviews and make recommendations regarding contractor safety procedures. Attend meetings with contractors as needed.
Delivers safety and health training throughout the year, including Safety Week, in coordination with the Centralized Learning & Development (CLD) team. Aligns training methods and materials with guidance from CLD while independently leading sessions for onsite and remote crews. Works with crews to plan and run emergency response drills. Help maintain all training and safety equipment.
Assists in maintaining all industrial hygiene equipment in working order, ensuring proper calibration is conducted as required by the manufacturer. Issues equipment to CAP personnel as needed.
Inspects automatic external defibrillators, first aid kits and other equipment all along the CAP system. Performs record keeping, filing, and reporting activities as needed.
This position requires approximately 20% intermittent in-state overnight travel to remote CAP pumping plants and facilities throughout Arizona.

Why is THIS Job Awesome?
As a Safety Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of professionals dedicated to the common mission of ensuring a safe and healthful working environment for employees and contractors. You will work for an organization whose top management is dedicated to that same mission, as well as that of providing an important resource to Arizona residents. Your work will put you up close and personal with one of the great engineering marvels and with teams of employees dedicated to the job of operating and maintaining the CAP system.

About the Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or closely related field. Four (4) additional years of experience required if no bachelor’s degree.
Three (3) years of professional safety experience in a Heavy Industrial environment (e.g., Utilities, Mining, Power Generation, or Large-Scale Civil Construction).]
Demonstrated experience in the application of OSHA 1910 (General Industry) and 1926 (Construction) standards.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills. Must also be able to establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals and groups.

Required Certifications or Licenses:

This is a safety-sensitive position, and functional pre-employment testing is required.
OSHA 30
Unless already completed, must successfully complete the Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, and Electrical Safety training courses within 6 months of hire.
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience reviewing crane lift plans, rigging specifications, LO/TO. Confined space, and fall protection
Preference given to individuals with Safety related certifications (i.e, CHSO, CHST, ASP, GSP, CSP]
Training or experience in basic construction, equipment operations, water utility operations and/or safety code application.

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If you are experienced and highly skilled in the responsibilities of this job (mentioned above), have a team-focused positive approach to work, and are looking for a rewarding career with a stable organization in the North Phoenix area, then we encourage you to APPLY ONLINE TODAY! Your water, your future. EOE

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