Assess health & safety needs and risks across multiple facilities
Assist in the implementation of safety programs and policies
Create systems, procedures, and tools necessary to effectively implement corporate safety programs and policies throughout the business
Work closely with the Senior O&M Safety Manager, O&M Health & Safety Specialists, and the VP of Health and Safety
Conduct safety audits and real-time observations of employee work practices to identify hazards and implement corrective actions
Develop and technically review site-specific safety plans ensuring regulatory alignment and risk mitigation
Participate in incident investigations and guide managers to complete preventative measures
Champion and drive H&S initiatives and culture across multiple projects
Support Operations & Management (O&M) Business unit safety needs and expand the unit's impact
Requirements
Health & Safety or related applied science degree
At least ten years of progressive safety experience
Functional knowledge of key occupational safety regulations and standards, including OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA, with the ability to apply them in occupational/industrial settings
Safety certifications (CSP, OHST, etc.) are advantageous
Working knowledge and practical application skills in Confined Space operations, Fall Protection protocols, and NFPA 70E electrical safety procedures
Demonstrated expertise in conducting comprehensive safety audits, including real-time observations of employee work practices to proactively identify hazards and implement corrective actions
Skilled in creating and delivering impactful Health & Safety training sessions
Demonstrated experience developing and technically reviewing site-specific safety plans
Experience participating in the incident investigation process and ensuring completion of preventative measures
Ability to champion and drive H&S initiatives and H&S culture across multiple projects
Experience in an industrial setting is critical
Experience with water/wastewater systems a bonus
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
Ability to organize data and processes along with strong technology skills including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and related platforms/programs
Ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and effectively make decisions
Ability to travel up to 50% of time
Benefits
401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually
Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury
Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Paid short and long term disability
Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans
Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families available through Sun Life
Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources