Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Description

• Identifies safety and risks and provides mitigation plans which are consistent with business performance and reliability goals.
• Serves as contact to safety regulatory agencies.
• Prepares safety SOPs, site specific programs, etc as required.
• Integrates safety concepts into all facets of capital planning, performance modeling, operations, maintenance, engineering and customer operations, etc.
• Coordinates Industrial Hygiene (IH) program, conducts inspections, schedules consultant services, ensures collection of quality data.
• Reviews, updates, develops, and implements corporate HS&S standards, policies, and procedures.
• Designs and implements employee training programs in accordance with the training needs assessment on topics such as accident investigation, safety inspections, use of protective equipment, confined space entry, lockout tagout, respiratory protection, etc. and provides field coaching in the same.
• Coordinates work-site evaluation and characterization and job hazard analyses with respect to chemical, physical, and biological exposures and for proper PPE requirements.
• Meets formally and informally with all departments to ensure plans are supported and all safety requirements are in place.
• Prepares estimates, specifications, and schedules for safety consultant, contractor, and equipment upgrades as needed.
• Maintains safety records including permits, compliance data, training records etc.
• Maintains facility Safety Data Sheets.
• Maintains safety record-keeping and reporting programs (i.e. OneEHS, injury reporting, OSHA logs, etc.). Maintains a variety of records and documents, onsite and archived, for OSHA and other compliance purposes.
• Identifies and advances new technologies and innovations for health & safety.
• The employee will be required to wear personal protective equipment and clothing where appropriate (including respiratory protection (APR/SCBA) because of their work around potential hazards such as loud noise, moving equipment, airborne particles, vibration, hazardous materials, field visits with crews working road/highway settings (traffic exposure).
• Identifies, coordinates, and provides (instructor) safety training requirements.
• Maintain specialized knowledge of safety regulations and industry consensus safety guidelines;
• Conducts safety site assessments and due diligence for CapEx and OpEx projects.
• Provides safety related input into proposals or actual changes to facility operations and maintenance practices.
• Conducts facility inspections. Provides compliance status report to management. Works to develop necessary corrective actions and supports their implementation.
• Observes and complies with all standard safety codes and practices, and performs work in accordance with recognized trade and company standards and, where applicable, local, state, and federal laws.
• Conducts accident and incident investigations, performs root cause analysis, and recommends appropriate corrective actions.
• Provides input to the budget as it pertains to safety and security.
• Supports the various Safety Committees.
• Develops hazard control designs, methods, procedures, and programs.
• Prepares reports for regulatory submittal as required.
• Prepares Alerts and Lesson Learned documents as required.
• Audits safety program implementation.
• Participates on the team for internal EH&S audits and acquisition due diligence as required.
• Establishes safety management systems that support company goals and meet/or exceed regulatory requirements.
• Participates in mandatory training and other programs.
• Audits and measures the effectiveness of hazard controls and hazard control programs. Communicates the results to management.
• Provides notification to government agencies as required.
• Works closely with Managers and Supervisors in all departments to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of safety policies and procedures including inspections.

Requirements

• May require repetitive stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, and carrying; intermittent lifting, and moving up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolds, high-lifts, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to interact with all levels within the BU.
• Is a required member of the Haworth WTP Emergency Response Team.
• Construction project HSS oversight preferred.
• Ability to wear all applicable Personal Protective Equipment.
• Utility or manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• CPR/AED Trainer preferred.
• Strong organizational, oral, written and interpersonal skills;
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Strong writing, coaching, and teaching skills;
• Willing and able to work in the field with field staff evaluating, coaching and supporting safety, health, and security extensively.
• Ability to self-organize, prioritize and drive own work schedule.
• Proficient knowledge of Google programs including Sheets, Docs, Gmail and Slides;
• Must be available (24/7) to respond to & assist with HSS incidents or emergencies.
• At no time is facial hair permitted.
• Must be able to work in extremes of hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather conditions.
• 3 years of experience with safety and security programs required.
• Working knowledge of operational aspects of Water and Wastewater facilities preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent.
• Advanced emergency medical training (EMT, First Responder, etc) preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with State Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Police, etc.
• Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CHST, CIH, etc) preferred.
• Experience with Emergency Response Plan development and implementation, ICS trained
• Willing to work extended work schedules (as needed).
• Incident Investigation/Root Cause Analysis preferred.
• This protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, safety eyewear, footwear, hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, and specialized clothing where applicable.
• OSHA 510 and 511 preferred.
• OSHA 500 and 501 Trainer preferred.
• OSHA 30 completion preferred.
• Ability to balance changing and potentially conflicting priorities.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance