Project Safety Specialist

RES•Golden Shores, AZ

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Safety Specialist implements the RES Safety Management System (SMS) on wind, solar, substation, transmission, or energy storage projects in the US or Canada. The role promotes company safety culture through coaching, development, influence, and training, acting as a subject matter liaison for health and safety for the project team and client. This position involves assisting in the development and maintenance of site-specific documentation, delivering various safety training, and participating in safety-related discussions. The specialist will inspect work areas, reinforce safe behaviors, manage safety-related materials and PPE, conduct incident investigations, and support emergency response efforts. The role also includes operating a company vehicle safely for site visits and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Requirements

Highschool/GED is required.
Associates degree in Environmental Health and Safety Related field or two years of equivalent work or military experience is required.
A valid drivers license is required.
Basic knowledge of: ANSI/DOT/EPA/OSHA/NFPA/IEEE/CSA Regulations and Standards.
Basic knowledge of: Coaching, Mentoring, and Training.
Basic knowledge of: Confined Space.
Basic knowledge of: Electrical Safety.
Basic knowledge of: Hazard Identification and Assessment.
Basic knowledge of: Heavy Construction and Industrial.
Basic knowledge of: Incident Investigation.
Basic knowledge of: Incident/Inspection Management Software.
Basic knowledge of: Material Handling.
Basic knowledge of: Microsoft Office Applications.
Basic knowledge of: Mobile Equipment and Cranes.
Basic knowledge of: Power Generation – Collection, Distribution, Substation, and Transmission, Energy Storage Systems.
Basic knowledge of: Root Cause Analysis.
Basic knowledge of: Subcontractor Management.
Basic knowledge of: Technical Writing Skills.
Basic knowledge of: Trenching and Excavations.
Basic knowledge of: Work at Height.
Functional Competencies include collaboration, teamwork, communication, casting the right shadow, and passion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Environmental Health and Safety Related field is preferred.
Emergency Medical Technician certification is preferred.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification is preferred.
CHST/CUSP/OHST/NCSO/CHSC certification is preferred.
OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
OSHA 510 certification is preferred.
NFPA 70E/CSA Z462 certification is preferred.
Less than 1 year of Energy/Utility Industry Safety experience is preferred.
Less than 1 year of Construction Industry Safety experience is preferred.
Fall Prevention/Climbing/Rescue Training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promotes company safety culture through coaching, development, influence, and training.
Acts as subject matter liaison for health and safety for the project team and client.
Assists in the development and maintenance of site-specific documentation, including the Site Safety Plan, Site Rules, Emergency Response Plans, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Site Orientation.
Delivers training on Safety Initiatives, Site Orientation, Work Procedures, Work Instructions, Safety Management System (SMS), and regulatory requirements.
Participates in safety-related discussions at Plan of the Day (POD) Meetings, All Hands Meetings, Safety Committee Meetings, Staff Meetings, Kickoff/Preparatory, Tailgate Meetings, and Client/Owner Meetings.
Inspects work areas to verify consistency with procedural, client, and regulatory requirements.
Reinforces safe behaviors and identifies “at-risk” behaviors.
Procures, distributes, and maintains safety-related materials and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the project.
Conducts Incident Investigations to determine Root Cause and recommend appropriate Corrective Actions.
Develops Incident Reports to support findings from Incident Investigations.
Drives implementation of proposed Corrective Actions to completion.
Facilitates the company Drug and Alcohol Testing procedures.
Supports injury management.
Supports emergency response efforts.
Operates company vehicle safely to drive to various site locations.
Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
Supports implementation of Permit to Work processes.
Supports the implementation of project safety incentive programs.
Assist in the maintenance of incident data and safety metrics to compile reports.
Monitors weather conditions and supports severe weather response.
Performs ad hoc job-related duties/functions and projects to support the Project Safety Manager I/II, and/or HSQE Department.
Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.
Follows technical, quality and safety systems in place and determines appropriate action.
Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action.
Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.