AltaGas - EHS Specialist
About The Position
AltaGas is seeking a highly motivated Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to take ownership of environmental, health, and safety functions at its Blythe plant. This newly created, independent role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the site’s EHS direction, strengthen regulatory compliance, mature processes, and promote a proactive safety culture. The specialist will manage EHS compliance, develop and implement safety programs, support regulatory reporting, conduct assessments, lead safety initiatives, and collaborate across the facility to support a safe and reliable operating environment. The role includes working in a power plant environment, potentially involving climbing, confined spaces, personal protective equipment, and varied weather conditions. The position may also require on-call support during outages or incidents.
Requirements
- EHS experience; experience in power generation or heavy manufacturing is ideal.
- Understanding of EPA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
- Ability to foster a positive work environment and uphold safety and ethical standards.
- Ability to work in a power plant environment, including climbing, confined spaces, PPE use, and varied weather conditions.
- Willingness to support on-call needs during outages or incidents.
- High school diploma required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in power generation or heavy manufacturing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
- CSP, CIH, or ASP certification.
Responsibilities
- Maintain compliance with EPA, OSHA, NERC, and state and local environmental permits, including Title V, SWPP, and SPCC.
- Prepare and submit environmental reports, including waste management and air emissions reports.
- Maintain OSHA 300 logs and required incident documentation.
- Develop and implement safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, and Arc Flash Safety.
- Conduct facility inspections, risk assessments, and behavior-based safety observations.
- Identify hazards and lead corrective and preventative actions.
- Deliver safety orientations and specialized training for employees and contractors.
- Lead safety committee meetings and promote a strong safety culture.
- Conduct root-cause investigations for accidents and near misses and recommend actions to prevent recurrence.
- Lead the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and coordinate emergency drills.
- Oversee contractor safety and ensure compliance with site standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for U.S. hires.
- Retirement plans.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Holiday pay.
- 401(k) matching.
- Incentive bonus plans.
- A comprehensive benefits package; available benefits vary depending on the specifics of the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
