Safety Specialist

Description

• Provide a day-to-day Safety and Health support that is effective and suitable to achieve Forgen objectives.
• Ensure that Forgen Safety and Health requirements are widely and consistently understood and implemented.
• Conduct effective investigation of incidents and near misses, develop final reports and follow up corrective actions.
• Perform and document inspections i.e., fire extinguisher, portable ladder, body harness etc.
• Participate in the development and review process of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHAs).
• Identify third party training needs and notify Project team as well as the direct line of reporting.
• Promote Safety and Health awareness through conducting new hire orientation, safety training and participating in Incident and Injury Free (IIF) campaigns.
• Review project schedules on a weekly basis and communicate with the direct line of reporting about conditions and safety and health concerns about their project.
• Perform air sampling, monitoring, data logging, calibrating instruments and basic IH tasks.
• Provide regular, reliable data for the purposes of monitoring Safety and Health performance.
• Ensure all Safety Observations, inspections, training data, project specific information and incident reports are entered in Safety Mojo.
• Serve as a liaison between Forgen and client representatives.
• Participate fully and openly in all compliance assurance audits, inspections and project meetings.
• Follow up the certification, training, medical screening etc. expiration dates of project employees and schedule/advise in advance accordingly.
• Responsible for driving a safety culture which promotes Incident and Injury Free Performance.
• Perform the roles and responsibilities for Safety Specialist as listed on the Accountability Chart.
• Apply hazard identification and risk assessment processes at project sites and ensure implementation of appropriate control measures are taking place to reduce the risks to As Low As Reasonable Practical (ALARP).
• Help create, improve, and comply with project Health and Safety Plan (HASP).
• Conduct weekly site walk throughs and provide updates.
• Develop safety and health related training packages and ensure project personnel are trained as per the Training Matrix.
• Identify the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs, order and issue PPE as required, and maintain adequate supplies to support Operations.

Requirements

• EM385-1-1 related courses
• Bachelors or advanced degree in a safety, engineering, construction or a related discipline.
• The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. Company will provide additional training, as necessary.
• MSHA related courses
• A minimum of five plus years of experience managing safety programs in civil, environmental, or general construction companies or similar high-end safety program backgrounds, including oil refining and mining.
• Competent Person Safety Training
• First Aid and CPR
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive on behalf of company business.
• BCSP designation (e.g., CSP, CHST, STS)
• 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
• 8-Hour Supervisory Training
• OSHA 500 Certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong written, verbal, and collaborative abilities.

Benefits

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance