Safety Specialist – Plant Wansley

Southern Company•Carrollton, GA

About The Position

The Safety Specialist serves as Plant Wansley’s primary safety resource, protecting the health, safety, and well-being of plant personnel. The role ensures compliance with applicable safety regulations, policies, and programs while advancing initiatives that strengthen the plant’s safety culture and performance. The specialist works with employees and leadership to identify risks, promote safe work practices, and implement continuous improvements that support a safe and compliant work environment. The position includes regulatory compliance, safety training, incident investigation, audits, contractor safety coordination, and reporting on plant and corporate safety goals. The Safety Specialist also leads safety initiatives and committees and must be available for callouts, some nights and weekends, and overnight travel as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management or a related field is preferred.
Experience in a power plant or industrial plant environment is required.
Hands-on safety experience related to power generation and general industry standards is required.
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, and ASTM standards.
Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
Understanding of self-assessments for auditing purposes.
General understanding of the IBEW Memorandum of Agreement.
Strong leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, coupled with high integrity and ethics.
Initiative, self-motivation, and excellent organizational skills.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Planner.
Unrestricted driver’s license required.
Ability to handle complex, high-pressure situations in a changing work environment.
Ability to interact positively with others and collaborate with a One Team mindset.
Self-starter who demonstrates leadership, takes ownership, and completes multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
Commitment to the success of employees and to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy solutions.

Nice To Haves

Professional safety certification preferred, or commitment to pursue formal certification (CSP, CUSP, CHST, GSP, or ASP).

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with current safety and health programs and regulations.
Interface with regulatory agencies, assist with program writing, and ensure appropriate agencies are notified in cases of non-compliance.
Manage and work to eliminate risks associated with Safety and Health programs.
Lead and implement Safety & Health initiatives, including functional movement.
Conduct employee training and testing on Safety and Health policies, procedures, and program requirements.
Educate workgroups on Critical Risk Management and conduct verifications to ensure understanding and adherence to critical controls.
Lead root cause analysis and Learning Events for incidents and accidents.
Lead the Behavior Based Safety Program (Safety Through Everyone’s Participation).
Provide leadership to the Plant Safety Committee and Safety Rovers.
Develop and present general and department safety meetings.
Maintain confidentiality of safety reports, incidents, and disability management cases.
Perform or assist with audits and assessments, with attention to detail.
Monitor plant and corporate safety and health goals and provide progress and status reports.
Partner with onsite contractors to ensure safety and health compliance for all employees.
Ensure regulatory inspection requirements are met for safety tools and equipment.
Be available for callouts, some night and weekend work, and overnight travel as required.