HSE Specialist, North America (Canada)

Recurrent Energy

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The HSE Specialist is an integral part of the Global Energy team and must possess a positive, proactive and team focused approach to daily work. Ensures that safety standards are executed on Recurrent Energy Projects. The successful candidate will take ownership to ensure that safety standards are executed not only on Recurrent Energy site(s) but within the Energy Group and any other Recurrent Energy entity we support.

Requirements

At least 3-5 years of OHS experience in an equivalent role within construction project, , or other civil or environmental remediation experience.
College diploma or university degree within an OHS or related field from an accredited Canadian, US or international program.
Technical & practical OHS knowledge, on various topics such as hoisting & rigging, ground disturbance, fall protection, excavation and trenching, heavy equipment operation, emergency & hazardous material release response, electrical safety, confined space.
Detailed practical knowledge of US State, Federal, Canadian provincial and federal or your respective local regional requirements. OHS legislative requirements, compliance frameworks, standards, and industry best practices.
Exceptional communication skills well developed listening skills, and ability to interpret business and/or client needs as part of OHS compliance oversight effort.
High attention to detail and ability to tailor communications to mixed audiences.
Outstanding relationship management, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional ability to solve problems through soft and hard analytical skills.
Experience completing OHS risk registers, hazard assessments, JHA/JSA, SWMS, Method Statements etc. and developing or working with behavior-based safety programs.
Working knowledge of root-cause analysis principals and tools such as Apparent Cause Analysis (ACA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and other safety analytical tools.
Ability to maintain and grow safety knowledge including industry best practices and pending changes in legislation
Knowledge and practical experience in accident investigation
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Computer literate in Windows applications; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Team attitude with a willingness to learn
Ability to be covered by company auto insurance plan (e.g., Good Driving Record – No DUIs or suspensions within the last 5 years and no more than two traffic violations (with less than 3 points in a violation) in the last three years.
OSHA 30-hour training required or regional equivalent

Nice To Haves

Specific knowledge / technical expertise on lithium- Ion battery, high voltage electrical equipment including ARC flash and construction safety preferred
CRSP OR CMIOSH designations an asset
Working knowledge and experience of ISNetWorld (Applicable to US staff only)
Knowledge and experience with ISO 9001, 45001 & 14001 preferred
Safety knowledge in Working at Heights, Fall Protection, Fire Protection Electrical Safety and WHMIS
Presentation skills are an asset
Experience with California OSHA requirements in US Market
OSHA 510 preferred or regional equivalent

Responsibilities

Provide expertise, support and assistance on the development, implementation and monitoring of the management system and project specific Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs, plans, risk registers, and management system components including policies, procedures, work instructions.
Confirms job sites comply with all current safety regulations and ensures that all employees are aware of safety requirements, prepared to follow safety procedures, and have relevant training, certifications, and licences to perform the work where applicable.
Complete risk assessments and job hazard assessments in support of site activities
Complete compliance monitoring on OHS related project activities against Recurrent Energy and contractor specific programs, plans and procedural requirements through formal and informal oversight inspection and auditing.
Work with legal department to ensure all sub-contracts are sufficiently obligating the contractor for their insurance obligations depending on regional jurisdiction requirements. Including collecting contractor licences, insurance certificates etc.
Ensure project insurances, corporate general liability, professional liability, workers compensation and other insurances policies are implemented effectively and adequately.
Complete in-field observations to identify and follow up on non-compliance, areas for improvement and other such gaps related applicable laws, regulations, contract commitments and Recurrent Energy’s internal corporate requirements
Complete contractor OHS program and plan reviews as part of tender and contractor selection processes specific to project needs and requirements.
Proactivity recognise and encourage positive workplace OHS practices, and compliance to program and legislative requirements by project delivery personnel and contractors.
Collaboratively interact with colleagues and project team members, site superintendents, supervisors, contractors, and other parties involved in project activities to help identify solutions to OHS compliance and program gaps.
Prepare detailed reports and follow up on recommended corrective actions associated with completed compliance & oversight reports, incident reports, observations, and root-cause
Document/record safety data pertaining to project oversight activity including entering/transcribing oversights information through various internal Recurrent Energy’s information management systems according to established procedures.
Support overall OHS program improvement initiatives.
Support the update of the Company’s ESG report to include the storage product line
Activate and maintain subscriptions to other ESG portals such as EcoVadis as required by specific Clients
Maintain organization’s ISNetWorld subscription and meet Client requirements on the platform by updating sections of the HSE plan as needed. (U.S. Only)
Be responsible for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, resource conservation, or other safety related activities depending on location.
Work with any member of the Recurrent Energy team to complete ESG and HSE questionnaires for RFPs in accordance with the Company’s Sustainability and HSE plans.
Keep up to date on latest ESG trends in the energy Storage industry.
Ability to travel extensively within assigned region for extended periods of time to include weekends and overnight.
Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends) as required.
Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Global HSE Manager