Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

J.D. Irving, Limited•Halifax, NS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Safety Specialist supports production activities by ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently while ensuring compliance with the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations, Irving Shipbuilding (ISI) Policy & Procedures along with Industry Best Practices. The Health and Safety Specialist will also act as the gas free certification subject matter expert for all ISI Production and Facilities/Maintenance operations in designated areas for confined spaces and hot work. This role will ensure that suitable risk assessments are performed, and all hazards are controlled and communicated on the gas free certificate prior to any work commencing / required for operations.

Requirements

Knowledge of the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations
Knowledge of Irving Shipbuilding (ISI) Policy & Procedures
Knowledge of Industry Best Practices
Expertise in gas free certification for confined spaces and hot work
Ability to perform risk assessments
Ability to control and communicate hazards

Responsibilities

Support production activities by ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
Ensure compliance with the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations, Irving Shipbuilding (ISI) Policy & Procedures along with Industry Best Practices.
Act as the gas free certification subject matter expert for all ISI Production and Facilities/Maintenance operations in designated areas for confined spaces and hot work.
Ensure that suitable risk assessments are performed.
Ensure all hazards are controlled and communicated on the gas free certificate prior to any work commencing / required for operations.