Lead Safety Technician

WSP is seeking a Lead Safety Technician to join their Construction Management team for the Power Constructors, Inc. (PCI) sector in Las Vegas, Nevada. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading field project safety planning and execution on large-scale electric utility construction projects.

The Lead Safety Technician will support the development of long-term project safety strategies, promote innovation in construction practices, and champion risk mitigation efforts. They will serve as the WSP field safety liaison between NV Energy, contractors, consultants, and agency representatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the overall field execution of WSP's safety management scope of work for the Greenlink Nevada Program
• Coordinating technical and operational aspects of safety, ensuring alignment with contract scope and regulatory standards
• Serving as the WSP field safety liaison between NV Energy, contractors, consultants, and agency representatives
• Overseeing the implementation of construction safety strategies and promoting a culture of safety excellence
• Participating in executive-level client briefings, board meetings, and progress reporting forums
• Evaluating contractor safety performance and participating in performance reviews and closeout assessments
• Contributing to innovation initiatives by promoting new tools, technologies, and process improvements
• Communicating known job site hazards to WSP employees, WSP subcontractors, construction contractors, and NV Energy
• Developing, maintaining, and executing project safety management plans and other safety-related project execution plan documents
• Developing, maintaining, and executing WSP's Site-Specific Safety Plans for the Program
• Assisting in identifying local medical, fire, and law enforcement agencies closest to the Project site
• Reviewing contract requirements related to safety and health with construction contractors and their subcontractors
• Informing WSP's subcontractors' designated representatives of emergency response plan requirements
• Participating in daily tailboard meetings and other project meetings as required
• Performing thorough periodic/random safety audits and reporting safety discrepancies/deficiencies
• Observing and reporting unsafe work activities to WSP Management and/or NV Energy safety representative
• Facilitating the implementation and processing of NV Energy's 1st Application reporting on the program
• Reviewing construction contractor incident reports and root cause analyses
• Processing WSP and NV Energy incident reports and root cause analyses
• Maintaining records to demonstrate Program compliance
• Verifying new WSP employees and all other project personnel complete project EHS orientation training prior to working
• Providing technical input into WSP employee and subcontractor accident, injury, and property damage/loss investigations
• Ensuring WSP follows NV Energy's incident and accident reporting procedures and WSP company procedures
• Monthly program safety statistic reporting

The successful candidate will have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 11 years of relevant post-education experience in field services
• OSHA 30-hour certification or equivalent health and safety training
• Proven history of managing multi-site safety programs
• In-depth understanding of OSHA standards, State and local safety codes
• Expertise in Job Hazard Analyses, Safety Data Sheets, Incident Investigation, and Root Cause Analysis
• Ability to foster a culture of safety, not just enforce compliance
• Skilled in developing and delivering safety training programs
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Proactive risk mitigation mindset
• Ability to prepare and present executive-level progress reports, technical documentation, and briefings
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, clients, and contractors under high-pressure situations
• Capable of working across offices and geographic regions to support distributed project delivery
• Record of ethical leadership, client stewardship, and operational excellence
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• First Aid/CPR Certification

WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.

The expected salary range for this position is $91,100 - $162,400.