Health and Safety Advisor

Engie • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Health and Safety Advisor, you will assist in the development and implementation of a Health and Safety (H&S) Management System that encompasses standards of excellence, programs, policies, procedures, and processes for ENGIE’s Global Business Unit (GBU) Renewable & Flex Power North America. Your focus will be on supporting the Business Unit’s project development, construction, and operational activities. You will be responsible for partnering with all staff to influence an organizational culture that leads to an injury-free working environment. Supports development and evolution of a H&S strategic plan in collaboration with executive leadership and H&S staff throughout ENGIE North America. The plan must address working environments in Renewables, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) construction, operational and Green Hydrogen sites. Support HSE database management and provides required monthly statistical reports to GBU Renewable & Flex Power North America corporate. Tracks the performance and progress of action plans, programs and processes, including corrective action plans. Conducts regular onsite safety training, supervision, compliance audits, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and safety cultural assessments. As directed, leads serious incident investigations into High Potential (HiPo) incidents, including those that result in a lost time accident. Applies Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) tools when conducting investigations to determine causal factors. Identifies countermeasures to prevent recurrence and eliminate deviations from the standard. Provides guidance and acts as a role model for GBU HSE full time professionals, site managers, front line supervisors and general foremen in the effective implementation processes and procedures. Supports design of the GBU Renewable & Flex Power North America HSE Management System. Researches new or revised OSHA regulatory requirements. Anticipates changes and updates the processes and procedures as required with follow on training for effective implementation. Strong, proven track record of creating positive rapport with field personnel. Supports and implements a communication strategy that promotes leadership engagement between management, front line supervisors, foremen, technicians / craft personnel and contractors to create a culture where HSE is a principle and not a priority. Supports ISN requirements and operations and Delivery to develop variances. Supports implementation of observation programs that focus on pre-job/task activities. Ensures the Job Safety Plan process permeates down to the granularity of the specific task assigned. Benchmarks the current state of safe work procedures against a “Best in Class” standard. Orchestrates plans to close identified gaps in coordination with GBU Renewable & Flex Power North America H&S team. Coordinates reviews and gap analysis of contractor safety plans and procedures to ensure their standard is equal or more stringent than GBU Renewable & Flex Power North America’s safety criteria as stipulated in the procurement Terms & Conditions. Audits to ensure contractor H&S contractual obligations are understood and respected. Participates in process safety assessments on projects throughout the design phase. Develops and implements safe work management processes and programs including risk assessment, Lock-Out-Tag-Out and Permit to Work. Carries out other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Associates Degree in Safety Management, certifications in OSHA and CHST, Certified Safety Professional or other recognized BCSP Certifications.
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in construction and operational phases, utility scale generation or industrial or ten (10) years experience in lieu of an associate’s degree.
• Subject matter expert in OSHA (US) CFR 29 Parts 1910 / 1926.
• Mastery of root cause failure analysis tools and their application for recordable events, HiPo’s Lost Time Accidents.
• Superior verbal, written, interpersonal, public speaking, facilitation and presentation communication skills.
• Experience with behavioral science and the psychology behind influencing change.
• Experience in commercial and industrial construction environments.
• High levels of emotional intelligence as a team leader in the creation of a desire-based vs. compliance-based safety culture.
• Proficient in database management, Pareto analyses and the design of executive level dashboard / graphical displays.
• In-depth knowledge of the change management process.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record.
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Renewables, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) construction, operational and Green Hydrogen sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of a Health and Safety (H&S) Management System.
• Support project development, construction, and operational activities.
• Partner with staff to influence an injury-free working environment.
• Support the development and evolution of an H&S strategic plan.
• Support HSE database management and provide monthly statistical reports.
• Track performance and progress of action plans, programs, and processes.
• Conduct onsite safety training, supervision, compliance audits, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and safety cultural assessments.
• Lead serious incident investigations into High Potential (HiPo) incidents.
• Apply Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) tools.
• Identify countermeasures to prevent recurrence and eliminate deviations.
• Provide guidance and act as a role model for HSE professionals and site personnel.
• Support the design of the HSE Management System.
• Research new or revised OSHA regulatory requirements and update processes/procedures.
• Support and implement a communication strategy for leadership engagement.
• Support ISN requirements and operations.
• Support implementation of observation programs.
• Benchmark safe work procedures against a “Best in Class” standard.
• Coordinate reviews and gap analysis of contractor safety plans.
• Audit contractor H&S contractual obligations.
• Participate in process safety assessments.
• Develop and implement safe work management processes and programs.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• ESPP
• Generous paid time off
• Wellness days
• Holidays
• Leave programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being
• Competitive bonus / incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree