Safety Specialist - Springdale, PA

IHI Power Services Corp•Springdale, PA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

IHI Power Services Corp. has a career opportunity for Safety Specialist at our Springdale Energy plant in Springdale, PA. Job Summary The Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing safety and health programs within the day-to-day operations with a focus on employee engagement, culture, injury prevention and regulatory compliance. The Safety Specialist will be a key member of the plant management staff and a key contributor to the corporate Compliance Staff with a focus on Safety activities in the facility. The Safety Specialist ensures the plant remains in compliance with all applicable safety, NERC standards, regulations, permits, reporting quarterly and annually per all policies and procedures. The Safety Specialist performs day-to-day safety oversight and compliance tasks including spot assessments, safety observations, air quality reports, waste management, and water sampling; provides technical support to assist in monitoring, identifying and providing practical, cost-effective solutions for plant physical safety improvements and compliance concerns.

Requirements

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
Regulatory / Compliance
Utility/IPP, Business/Technical/Administrative/Regulatory
Project Management Practices; Power Plant Operations and Processes
Must possess basic math skills and good verbal communications skills.
Ability to work with minimum direct supervision.
Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of OSHA’s Electric Power Generation standard.
Must possess functional computer skills specifically in Microsoft Office software.
Ability to run a functional safety committee/sub-committee with agendas, meeting minutes, and a charter.
Basic understanding of occupational health and industrial hygiene principles.
Ability to interact effectively in a team environment and with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret data; Ability to conduct incident analyses.
An understanding of the factors that influence human behavior.
Ability to prioritize tasks within a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Physical requirements include possibility of working on feet for extensive periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing; and routinely lifting 50 pounds.
All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.
Must be able to work in elevated areas, confined spaces and in extreme heat and cold conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous power plant experience
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety and Health or related discipline
SGE (Special Government Employee) experience
VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) champion

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for day-to-day Environmental, Safety and NERC Compliance Programs.
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.
Foster an environment that encourages superior Safety Awareness and Environmental Stewardship through the implementation and support of the Safety Management System.
Influence and motivate others to work in a safe manner and communicate safety requirements during shift briefings, Job Briefings and planned scheduling meetings.