Environmental Health Specialist

Job Description:

The Site EHS Specialist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with EHS policies, programs, procedures, and legislative standards. This involves managing field personnel to communicate and contribute to the development of site-based programs. The Specialist will conduct onsite EHS audits and inspections, provide recommendations for improving EHS performance, and create a No Harm culture.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop, understand, and maintain the OneEHS project plan to support communication and management of all sections.">
• Lead safety administration, risk management, EHS training, medical, and security-related issues that impact personnel or overall site safety.">
• Drive the implementation of FC standards and procedures at the site.">
• Conduct 'Tool Box' talks, safety meetings, orientations, and training to ensure employees understand hazards associated with the scope of work and maintain records.">
• Support audits, incident investigations, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of Near Miss and incidents to ensure safe work procedures follow Company policy, OHSA, EPA, DOT, and client/company policy, as well as applicable regulatory state and federal laws within the specified area where work is being performed.">
• Participate in project planning meetings and Outage Readiness Reviews.">
• Ensure deployment of EHS and Regulatory posters/information/notices.">
• Develop and deliver project-specific site orientation training to all personnel under FieldCore control arriving at any point throughout the project to ensure site personnel and employees are informed of site safe working procedures and practices and fulfill their responsibilities.">
• Review customer permit systems, including requirements for site posting of permits, LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space procedures, and FieldCore Lift Plans.">
• Consult with Lead Field Engineer and Customer on potential hazards such as Asbestos, Lead, Arsenic, and Hexavalent Chrome, which may impact the work scope.">
• Complete the security plan (non-US group I and II country safety plans) and verify with Security Team.">
• Provide classroom-based EHS training as required.">
• Advise leadership of Site setup information in Gensuite.">
• Complete weekly site audits in computer-based Gensuite program.">
• Manage required compliance activities, including the implementation of in-country legislation and FC EHS programs.">
• Escalate accidents and incidents appropriately through company processes and procedures.">
• Investigate incidents or near-miss events as necessary, including compilation and completion of any necessary documentation. Analyze root causes to determine safety measures to prevent future incidents and influence corrective actions.">
• Conduct appropriate inspections and audits and ensure corrective actions are monitored and documented.">
• Complete, document, and submit all required EHS reports and recordkeeping information.">
• Ensure medical preparedness and that facilities are readily available for all employees. Ensure that records are properly maintained.">
• Assist in Safety Risk Assessment development and implementation as necessary.">
• Ensure the chemical management program is followed.">
• Ensure that all employees adhere to the EHS policy, local regulations, and FC EHS programs.">
• Serve as direct liaison with end customer at site in safety task planning with project scope of work, conducting site audits, equipment, and PPE inspections.">
• Communicate regular updates regarding injury and illness awareness and mitigating measures.">
• Conduct internal audits and provide recommendations to improve audit performance.">
• Establish good rapport with site personnel, other contractors, and customers.">
• Manage documentation related to EHS initiatives and ad hoc programs (Safety stand downs).">
• Conduct hazard hunts to identify/eliminate hazards and reinforce No Harm culture.">
• Travel as required; May be assigned other duties to help proactively drive FieldCore vision and align with our organization's core values.">

Requirements:

• Technical/University degree or qualifying experience in industrial Safety/Safety related field or 5+ years of work experience in Safety or an industry-related field OR a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in an EHS or an industry-related field.">
• Must have completed OSHA 30 Training.">
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent or working towards an Occupational Safety qualification.">
• Knowledge of in-country safety regulatory requirements, familiar with OHSA regulations desirable.">
• Preferred experience and knowledge of the risks involved in the maintenance of equipment in the power generation industry.">
• Pass a required drug test and background investigation.">
• Proficient in English language.">

Benefits:

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