The Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing safety and health programs within the day-to-day station operations with a focus on employee engagement, culture, injury prevention and regulatory compliance.
Influence and motivate others to work in a safe manner and communicate safety requirements during shift briefings, Job Briefings and planned scheduling meetings.
Coordinate and implement compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
Implement the Company's Safety and Health Management program, and ensure compliance.
Designated Program Administrator for key Safety and Health programs.
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 accidents and incidents for root cause with a focus on identifying corrective actions to prevent a recurrence.
Evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs, designs improvements, and works with management to implement identified improvements.
Evaluate, develop, and assist with delivering training 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 a comparable industrial environment. In lieu of five years Safety experience, ten years industry related experience with requisite safety responsibilities may be considered.
Certified Safety Professional, Occupational Health & Safety Technologist, or Certified Industrial Hygienist or preparing to become certified.
Must have valid state driver's license.
Previous power plant experience.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety and Health or related discipline.