Construction and Site Services Safety Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Develop technical documents including safety bulletins, policies and procedures; stays current on regulatory and customer HSE requirements; develops site specific HSE plans or EHS bridging documents as required.
• Participate in toolbox talks; accompany supervisors during site visits to identify and correct potentially hazardous conditions; interface with customers and employees to promote an organizational culture that supports safe work practices.
• Perform job safety and job hazard analysis; brief management on safety metrics, changes in regulatory requirements, and strategic initiatives; recommend control measures and personal protective equipment (PPE) specific for each task.
• Conduct safety surveillances, inspections and routine surveys; develop reports, track corrective actions, and use key indicators to monitor trends.
• Investigate accident and near miss incidents; facilitate the incident review process to determine root cause; assist supervisors in preparing injury and loss control reports; recommend corrective and preventative measures; follow-up to ensure all corrective actions are in place and working.
• Interface with union and non-union craft, management, and client representatives.
• Advise site management and serve as a resource for the technical interpretation of health, safety, and environmental regulations including company and client policies and procedures.
• Develop and deliver job specific training to managers, employees and clients to include OSHA 10 and 30-hour safety training, supervisor safety development, new employee orientation, and human performance training.
• Prepare and maintain EHS files and records to include incident reports, OSHA logs, safety surveillance reports, and site service metrics.
• Perform observations for human performance and safe work practices.

Qualification Requirements and Preferences:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health from an accredited college.
• 5 years EHS experience in an industrial site (construction and nuclear experience a plus).
• Must be able to think logically and analyze (problem solve, collect data and draw valid conclusions)
• Ability to gain access into a Nuclear Power Plant.
• Previous experience working with direct-hire Union Trades
• Experienced trainer and facilitator

Other Essential Functions:

• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision while abiding by company guidelines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word, Outlook)
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting and lifting
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders to varying heights
• Must be alert to equipment and machinery in the field
• Occasional need to walk on uneven ground
• Exposure to dust, noise, and extremes in temperature and humidity