Safety and Quality Specialist
Piedmont, SC, US, 29673
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Safety and Quality Specialist
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
About the role:
Safety and Quality Specialist
Position Title: Safety & Quality Specialist, reports to the Safety and Quality Manager
Industry: Renewable Energy – Wind, Solar, and BESS
Location: Travel (80%) Based in Oklahoma City, OK
Department: Environment, Health & Safety
Responsibilities:
Health & Safety
- Conduct weekly safety audits of work being conducted inside of turbines, O/M facilities, yards, and other work sites.
- Incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.
- Support Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) of high‑risk work activities (e.g., working at heights, electrical work, crane and rigging, confined space, LOTO).
- Facilitate employee safety training and toolbox talks.
- Tracking, reporting, and analyzation of leading and lagging safety metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
- Travel to work locations up to 80% of the time to improve performance standards
Environmental Compliance
- Conduct environmental inspections related to waste management, hazardous materials, and spill prevention.
- Support environmental reporting, audits, and sustainability programs.
Program Management
- Developing, updating, and implementing site-specific EHS procedures.
- Maintain documentation, records, and reports observing regulatory and company requirements.
- Participate in emergency response planning, drills, and readiness activities.
- Engage employees to build a positive safety culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of EHS experience in wind energy, utilities, power generation, or heavy industrial settings.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state regulatory requirements.
- Communication and training with the ability to engage diverse work groups.
- Climb wind turbines and work at heights up to 300 ft+
- Proficient in computer-based reporting tools
- Degree in Occupational Safety or other related field
- Experience in wind turbine operations, maintenance, or construction environments.
- Professional EHS certifications (e.g., OSHA 30/500, CSP, CHST, STS, and EMT).
- Experience with incident investigation methodologies (TapRoot, 5-Why).
- Knowledge of environmental programs such as SPCC
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Work in all weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, wind).
- Willingness to travel to remote locations and multiple sites.
- Lift up to 50lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. We estimate the base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon qualifications, to be $31.00 hour to $40.00 hour.
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com
You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com
Get connected with WECTEC Staffing Services on social media: LinkedIn
Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Nearest Major Market: Greenville
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
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