Plant Services Saftey Specialist - Philadelphia, United States - RF Hiring Solutions

Description

The Plant Services Safety Specialist is responsible for working with Plant Services personnel and managing risks at customer sites. The Safety Specialist serves as a resource for Plant Services Safety Manager and secondary point of contact for business leaders, customers as it pertains to safety and health. This role provides coordination and technical expertise in all areas of safety, health, and industrial hygiene compliance to achieve safety excellence. This position will have the responsibility for establishing reliable methods for improving safety performance and assuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. The Plant Service Safety Specialist reports to the Plant Services Safety Manager. There will be times the Plant Services Safety Specialist may support the Field Services business and Shop.

Key Functions: The essence of this role requires a highly motivated, people-oriented person for the proactive, practical application of safety commitment to the operation and to the day-to-day behaviors of all team members. This individual should have experience in both general industry and construction safety standards.

Accountabilities may include, but are not limited to:

Build a positive working relationship with all Plant Services personnel and customers

Involves & engages team members in developing safety plans and job safety analysis

Manages Plant Services medical surveillance program

Provides safety coaching and recognition to all team members

Responds to & participates in the investigation of safety incidents

Provides technical support for on-going problem solving and safety investigations

Ensures systems are in place for an effective safety program while maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines, applicable record keeping, reporting, safety statistics and trend analysis

Set safety objectives and targets to ensure that goals are achieved

Provide leadership, coordination and technical expertise in the areas of health and safety and support the site in training and developmental requirements

Responsible for coordinating safety audits at customer locations

Assists with the fleet safety program in accordance with DOT regulations for Plant Services personnel

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree preferred with minimum 5-7 years safety experience

Demonstrated track record in leading a successful safety program in a Plant services environment to include:

• Rigging
• Scaffolds
• LOTO
• Respiratory Protection
• Confined Space
• Fall Protection

Strong, engaging, people-centered leadership style

Technical expertise in safety to include regulatory requirements, OSHA record keeping, workers compensation, and industrial hygiene regulations

Experience in Safety Incident Investigations

Ability to develop and effectively deliver safety training

Proactive, assertive and ability to work with a sense of urgency

Ability to plan, prioritize and work under pressure and meet deadlines

Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of health & safety programs

Success factors for this position are:

Must be able to work independently and self-motivated

Partner with leaders to identify and reduce Health and Safety risks

Ability to coordinate safety efforts with customers

Experience in the power generation industry

Ability to influence without direct authority

Analyze complicated issues and boil down to the key points, develop action plans and bring to a successful conclusion

Travel (70%) to customer sites, overnight stays and extended stays

Great Benefits

Competitive Pay

Equal Opportunity Employer