The Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing safety and health programs within the day-to-day station operations with a focus on injury prevention and regulatory compliance.
Influence and motivate others to work in a safe manner and communicate safety requirements to all employees.
Coordinate and implement compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
Implement the Company's Safety and Health Management program and ensure that all items are compliant with OSHA standards, NRG procedures and other regulatory agencies.
Coordinate with management of the facility on regulatory interpretation, timely internal and external reporting, and overall safety and health compliance.
Conduct internal safety and health audits and incremental inspections of the facility to ensure compliance.
Investigate causes of accidents and incidents then makes recommendations to ensure the prevention of recurrences.
Evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs, designs improvements, and works with management to implement identified improvements.
Evaluate, develop, and assist with delivering training programs to improve skills in the safety aspects of employees' jobs.
High school diploma or GED
A minimum of five years full time Safety experience. In lieu of five years Safety experience, ten years industry related experience with safety responsibilities may be considered.
Certificated Safety Professional, Occupational Health & Safety Technologist, or Certified Industrial Hygienist or ability to become certified.
Must have valid state driver's license.
Previous power plant safety and health experience.
Bachelor's degree in industrial safety and health or related discipline.
SGE (Special Government Employee Program) experience in with site audits.