Safety Consultant
WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Safety Consultant in our Coldwater, Michigan location.
About Us
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.
As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.
If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Job Summary
The Safety Consultant is responsible for building working relationships with company and our contractors. This position will perform field audits and observations to gather information while consulting and advising the department on health and safety issues. In addition, they will lead or assist with investigations of accidents, injuries, tools, equipment, work methods or other issues. Work closely with all levels of the organization as well as the contractors to ensure all work is performed to company safety standards, OSHA, and all workplace safety laws.
This is a job family posting (Associate-Senior) where experience will be the determining factor.
Job Responsibilities
- Audit contractor and company safety performance through observation and inquiry. Identify improvement opportunities and inform facility management of issues and solutions
- Act as a professional resource for all levels of employees while providing a perspective on safety
- Deliver safety training programs and materials
- Assist in the development and implementation of procedures, policies, and programs relating to safety
- Conduct industrial hygiene exposure monitoring for various physical, biological and chemical agents to determine employee exposures
- Pursue personal development of technical expertise in a broad range of subject matter relative to safety
- Assist Safety team with program development and implementation
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractors and project leaders
- Serve on local safety committees while offering perspective on safety issues
- Support diversity by actively seeking out and encouraging diversity in perspective and by establishing an environment of inclusion
Minimum Qualifications
- The Associate level is an entry level position for which safety or utility experience in lieu of a degree may be considered
- Bachelor's Degree in Safety or related field is required in order to be hired into or progress to the Consultant/Sr. Consultant levels in the job family
- 3-5 years of safety or related experience is required at the Safety Consultant level in the job family
- Valid driver’s license required. Will be required to use personal vehicle in the performance of duties
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certification, or the ability to gain certification such as an ASP/CSP, CUSP, CIH, CHST, or CHMM
- Safety experience in the utility industry desired
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
End Date: 07/15/2025
Pay Range Minimum: $66,898.00
Pay Range Maximum: $132,708.94
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
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Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
Coldwater, MI, US, 49036
Nearest Major Market: Coldwater