Industrial Safety Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Industrial Safety Specialist Houston, TX Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Industrial Safety Specialist opportunity to support an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project. Work Location: Houston, TX Industrial Safety Specialist- The Industrial Safety Specialist is a mid-level position responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety programs and initiatives. This role involves conducting safety audits, leading investigations, and providing safety guidance to ensure compliance and promote a strong safety culture.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field is required.
Four to ten (4-10) years in industrial, construction, or manufacturing safety.
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Nuclear construction experience and prior experience with the DOE or NNSA.
Professional certification like Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Conduct safety audits and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
Develop and update safety policies, procedures, and employee training programs.
Lead incident investigations, determine causes, and implement corrective actions.
Provide safety guidance and support to management and staff.
Track safety performance, report key metrics, and monitor compliance.
Serve as the main contact for regulatory inspections and inquiries.
Manage HSE activities on medium to large-scale projects, including preparing safety documents and implementing project-specific HSE initiatives.
Apply regulations to advise project management, monitor compliance, and ensure designs meet legal and client requirements.
Perform analyses such as Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Safety Cases, Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), and Fire Protection Specifications (FPS).
Maintain and apply knowledge of company HSE standards, programs, and goals through training and resources.
Promote a safe and productive work environment by fostering HSE standards throughout the company and projects.
Support sales and proposals with technical HSE input, estimates, and documentation.
Prepare and manage records, reports, and compliance documentation to meet corporate and regulatory requirements.
Provide input for HSE permits and ensure designs comply with regulations.
Communicate with clients and project staff to ensure satisfaction and effective HSE performance.
Set HSE design criteria, review projects, and ensure compliance with company, client, and legal standards.
Assist in selecting materials and evaluating their suitability for HSE requirements.
Analyze complex problems and recommend solutions aligned with project and organizational goals.
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines efficiently.
Plan and manage personal and assigned work while adhering to company policies.
Follow and support company Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability policies.
Apply core skills effectively to all HSE tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statues and guidelines.
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.

Benefits

We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

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