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Field Safety Specialist

Grand Island, NE 68801

Construct your career with Mears and build America's future

Are you looking for your next big opportunity? At Mears Group we offer more than just a job. We offer a career where you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact.

Mears Group, Inc., a Quanta Services company, is a leader in the construction and infrastructure industry. With more than 50 years of experience, we are committed to safety, quality, and integrity. We bring together people and resources to build the framework that powers our nation.

Field Safety Specialist

The Field Safety Specialist position is an entry-level position. The Field Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing and enforcing safety programs, policies, and procedures, fostering a culture of safety, building capacity into our work using controls, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The Specialist plays a hands-on role in identifying, assessing, preventing, and mitigating safety risks associated with field operations.

This position will assume responsibility for area-level safety leadership within an assigned area, explicitly focusing on field safety leadership. The Field Safety Specialist position will report to the Area Safety Manager or another designated department manager.

Why join Mears?

+ **Build America:** Mears is a leading provider of engineering and construction solutions in oil and gas, electric transmission and distribution, telecom, and wastewater industries across North America.

+ **Professional growth:**  Mears offers comprehensive training programs and career advancement pathways.

+ **Competitive compensation:**  Enjoy competitive wages and excellent benefits.

+ **Community impact** : We give back to the communities we serve.

Safety that brings you home:

At Mears, safetyis our utmost priority. We are at the forefront of enhancing safety outcomes for both our employees and clients. We empower our workers to take ownership of their own safety. The Capacity Model is designed to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.

Benefits & Compensation:

Despite our size, Mears remains a family company. Our suite of benefits reflects our commitment to our employees.

+ Wage: $25.00-$32.00 per hour, paid weekly

+ $150.00 a day per diem over 4 hours worked.

+ Vehicle benefit:

+ Vehicle allowance for 1/2-to-3/4-ton category (typically a pickup truck or an SUV)

+ **OR** company vehicle with WEX fuel card for business use only

+ Paid on-the-job technical and professional growth opportunities

+ Established career path for future advancement

+ 401k and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans

+ Health, prescription, dental, vision plans

+ Life & Disability Insurance plans

+ Financial wellness program

+ Employee assistance program

+ Employee discount programs

Essential Duties:

+ Complete audits based on event trends, indicators, and safety needs

+ Review events for indicators and ensure comprehensive safety planning and reporting

+ Provide project safety and quality support

+ Participate in Client company safety audits and coordinate corrective actions

+ Facilitate/take part in root cause analysis, investigations, and case management

+ Coordinate, manage, and respond to OSHA audits

+ Assist in coordinating Safety, DOT, and OQ Training with the Training Manager

+ Assist in injury management and establish local resources and relationships

+ Review weekly Ops Reports for safety planning

+ Uphold professional interaction, appearances, and communication at all levels of the organization

+ Assist in generating Health and Safety Plans, weekly safety discussions, and other documents as required

+ Read and comprehend standards; know facility construction best practices

+ Maintain and enhance knowledge of facilities' construction safety

+ Other tasks assigned

Key Qualifications:

+ 2+ years of facilities construction experience

+ **OR** 2+ years in a construction or industrial safety/quality-related role

+ Valid driver’s license

+ The physical activity for this role includes:

+ Travel as needed for site visits

+ On-call availability 24/7 or as assigned, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

+ Site visits in a range of weather conditions, including hot and cold weather

+ Manual dexterity, typing, computer and small equipment use

+ Standing, walking, and sitting for long periods

+ Lift heavy loads, up to 50 lbs.

+ Repetitive motions such askneeling, crawling, climbing, and reaching

+ Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

This role is accepting applications until 08/01/2025

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.