Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist

Under the supervision of the Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) Manager, the HSE Specialist is responsible for ensuring the HSE compliance of Keystone’s field operations.

Standard Specifications:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, or other employees.

Education/Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Safety Sciences, Construction Management or related discipline; or minimum of 5 years equivalent experience in the solar construction/general construction safety space.

2. Completed internship or co-op in the construction industry (preferred).

Requirements/Skills:

1. Working knowledge of solar construction Industry.

2. Basic knowledge of federal and state regulations (OSHA).

3. Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).

4. Strong analytical, problem solving, and time management skills.

5. Must be flexible around work schedule and can travel.

6. Valid driver’s license with clean MVR.

7. Good communication skills and the ability to work successfully with people at different levels in the organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

This position reports to the HSE Manager with reporting duties to assigned Site Superintendent. The HSE Specialist will serve Coral Reef’s operations throughout Illinois, Pennsylvania, and other states as required.

This position will assist the HSE Manager with the management of the HSE Compliance Program of the Company, which will include, but not limited to:

1. Conduct site inspections to audit compliance with requisite HSE expectations and generate reports and recommendations based on findings.

2. Assist in the completion of incident investigations and the preparation of Incident Reports and Root Cause Analysis Reports (as needed). Track and evaluate incident data and assist in the development of corrective actions and oversee their implementation.

3. Assist in all HSE aspects of Company operations, with the goal of maintaining regulatory compliance and the Goal Zero commitment to injuries and environmental impact.

4. Assist with SWPPP and other environmental permitting as required.

5. Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above, it should be noted that the HSE Specialist will be asked to remain available and on-call at times to respond to or deploy to site locations and/or emergency situations, or respond to incidents or accidents, as appropriate to assist senior management. This position requires daytime travel (100% ) and will be a field position. Overnight travel will be frequently required. This position will cover projects located in, but not limited to, the following states: IL – PA – NJ – NY – MD – VA.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Outdoor work exposed to the elements and/or usual office setting.

Note:

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• OSHA: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Root cause analysis: 1 year (Preferred)
• EPA: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Peoria, IL 61602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000