Environmental Health Safety Specialist

piper maddoxManassas, VAyesterday

Occupations

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Industries

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

HSE Specialist (could look at Sr or Manager)100% onsite - Virginia3-4mth contract, potential extensions**We will be reviewing local talent first Partnered up with a client that is looking for a HSE Specialist/Sr to support various projects as they close out. This is why it is a shorter term. The HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Specialist will lead health, safety, and environmental efforts on project sites during construction and will support long-term as needed throughout asset operation. The HSE Specialist will proactively address risks and concerns relating to health, safety, and or environment with robust training programs, both for internal team members, as well as with external contractors. This role will actively contribute to meeting or exceeding compliance standards by conducting regular inspections and audits, as well as managing applicable reporting systems. The HSE Specialist will collaborate closely with various members of the EPC, Asset Management, and Operations departments at the client and will report directly to the Director of Operations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Develop and lead safety programs and activities, tailored to individual site and project needs as required
Serve as the on-site HSE representative during construction/commissioning activities, as well as oversee warranty & maintenance activity compliance during operations
Review safety submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with contractors
Review proposals to evaluate counterparty expertise and compliance with the clients HSE standards. Conduct vendor and contractor evaluations and provide feedback to ensure we are partnering with high -quality vendors
Document, track, and analyze safety, injury, and hazard statistics, trends, and necessary reports
Conduct and/or support investigations for incidents, accidents, and near-misses, prepare detailed reports, and follow up to ensure corrective measures are implemented
Identify, monitor, and correct HSE and quality deficiencies and formulate necessary reports to ensure compliance with applicable standards
Conduct site safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards, document findings, and recommend actions
Maintain and inspect safety equipment and personal protective equipment on site
Carry out timely and appropriate incident responses
Perform system walkdowns to verify installation is in accordance with designs, specifications, and HSE standards
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge coordinating processes and work activities, providing leadership in a team environment, and achieving results by influencing others
Demonstrated leadership ability to inspire a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with site construction processes and safety and environmental compliance
Excellent ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with contractors through all phases of the project lifecycle
Proficiency with project management applications and platforms
Proficiency with Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)Ability to communicate across a broad spectrum of technical understanding - written, verbal and non-verbal

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field, or equivalent formal training in the HSE field including but not limited to GSP, CHST, ASP, or CSPMinimum of 3yrs of experience managing health, safety, and environment needs for renewable energy projects. Individuals with additional experience is highly encouraged to apply. Knowledge of and proven track record meeting or exceeding compliance with relevant industry regulations and standardsOSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 500 preferred Familiarity with safety systems and programs, risk analysis and management, emergency response systems, and crisis management procedures Travel & Time Commitment: Standard office hours are from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST. Standard project site work hours are 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The demands of projects may require work outside of these stated hours. This is a project site-based position. The position will be fully remote from the end clients offices, with a requirement for site presence on project sites.

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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Manassas, VA

Occupation

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Industry

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Posted

yesterday

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