Site Ehs Specialist Jobs

Job Summary:

The Site EHS Specialist III, having completed level III competencies, will manage field personnel to ensure compliance with EHS policies, programs, procedures and legislative standards. Will communicate and contribute to the development of site-based programs, conduct onsite EHS audits and inspections, and provide recommendations for improving EHS performance and creating a NO HARM culture.

Will ensure all personnel and employees are informed of safe working procedures and practices so that they can fulfill their responsibilities and manage required compliance activities, including the implementation of in-country legislation and FC EHS requirements and standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Mentor peers and crew in advanced EHS topics
• Develop, understand and maintain the OneEHS project plan. Provide support to communicate and manage all sections of the plan.
• Ability to identify, escalate and report complex hazards and risk mitigation
• Climb 80/100-meter towers (Wind)
• Ensure medical preparedness and that facilities are readily available for all employees. Ensure that records are properly maintained.
• Team with regional EHS management in piloting EHS initiatives and programs
• Conduct Hazard hunts to identify/eliminate hazards and reinforce No Harm culture
• Consult with Lead Field Engineer and Customer on any potential hazards such as Asbestos, Lead, Arsenic, and Hexavalent Chrome, which may impact the work scope.
• Provide classroom-based EHS training as required.
• 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.
• Train new Safety Specialists in current processes and procedures
• Review customers permit systems, including requirements for site posting of permits, LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space procedures, and FieldCore Lift Plans
• Investigate incidents or near miss events as necessary or required, including compilation and completion of any necessary documentation (Accident investigation or Near miss forms, Gensuite measurements submissions, etc.). Analyze root causes to determine safety measures to prevent future incidents and influence the implementation of corrective actions
• Travel required
• Manage required compliance activities, including the implementation of in-country legislation and FC EHS programs.
• Train crews in OSHA 10/30 if certified or in advanced hazard recognition
• Establish good rapport with site personnel, other contractors and customers.
• Develop and deliver project-specific site orientation training to all personnel under FieldCore control arriving at any point throughout the project to ensure that all site personnel and employees are informed of site safe working procedures and practices fulfill their responsibilities. Familiarize them with site EHS requirements, focus areas and any job specific hazards. Ensure that records of attendance are maintained.
• Drive the implementation of FC standards and procedures at site
• Conduct internal audits and provide recommendations to improve audit performance.
• Ensure deployment of EHS and Regulatory posters / information / notices.
• Develop innovative ways to motivate crew to maintain a strong EHS culture and maintain safe work practices
• May be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values.
• Support audits, incident investigations, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of Near Miss and incidents to ensure safe work procedures are being followed in respect to Company policy, OHSA, EPA, DOT, and client/ company policy as well as applicable regulatory state and federal laws within specified area where work is being performed. Ensure Emergency Response capabilities are solidified and maintained.
• Ensure the chemical management program is followed.
• Communicate regular updates regarding injury and illness awareness and mitigating measures.
• Escalate accidents and incidents appropriately through company processes and procedures
• Conduct “Tool Box” talks, safety meetings, orientations, and training to assure employees understand the hazards associated with the scope of work and maintain the records of the aforementioned.
• Responsible for safety administration, risk management, EHS training, medical and security related issues that may impact personnel or overall site safety.
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments
• Ability to manage two shifts in a split shift role
• Conduct appropriate inspections and audits and ensure corrective actions are monitored and documented.
• Advise leadership of Site setup information in Gensuite
• Assist in Safety Risk Assessment development implementation as is necessary or required.
• Participate in project planning meetings and Outage Readiness Reviews.
• Complete weekly site audits in computer based Gensuite program
• Complete the security plan (non-US group I & II country safety plans) and verify with Security Team.
• Communicate EHS needs during pre-job operational readiness reviews with project team
• Ensure that all employees adhere to the EHS policy, local regulations and EHS FC programs.
• Manage documentation related to EHS initiatives and ad hoc programs. (Safety stand downs)
• Complete, document, and submit all required EHS reports and recordkeeping information.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent or working towards an Occupational Safety qualification.
• Technical/University degree or qualifying experience in industrial Safety/Safety related field or experience equal to 10 years or more work experience and training in Safety or an industry related field OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 10 years of experience in an EHS or an industry related field
• Experience in at least 3 of the following industries; Gas, Steam, Nuclear, Hydro, Wind or solar
• 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
• 5+ years of experience on an outage
• Must have completed OSHA 30 Training
• Knowledge of in-country safety regulatory requirements, familiar with OHSA regulations desirable.
• Proficient in English language
• Certified and current in OSHA 510/511 or country equivalent

Desired Characteristics:

• Industrial Hygiene Certification
• Ability and willingness to travel globally with minimal notice.
• Current certificate in the Board of Certified Safety Professionals CSP/CHST
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in fall protection rescue systems
• Ability to prepare accurate reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications and other Internet based reporting tools.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed while under pressure.

Compensation and Benefits:
The annual salary range for this position is $70,200 to $120,800. This is an exempt from overtime position. FieldCore benefits include insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), retirement savings, health and Wellness reimbursement, and a bonus or incentive program. Eligibility for FieldCore benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable benefits plan.

About FieldCore:

FieldCore, a GE company, is an independent, industrial field services organization focused on World-Class Execution across the power generation and oil & gas industries. We have brought together more than 12,000 of the foremost experts in field services to focus on one thing; delivering excellent outcomes for our customers. As a global organization, we celebrate the uniqueness of our diverse employees and strive to create an inclusive culture. Our people are driven by our core values of safety, integrity and quality, and focused by our guiding principles. For more information visit our website www.fieldcore.com.

FieldCore is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law