IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC) has a career opportunity for a Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist. This position is remote and the successful candidate will ideally be located in either the Central or Eastern Time Zone.

Joining IPSC means you’ll be joining a team in which employees are recognized as the backbone of the company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 401K and provides a range of benefit options that will cover your wellness needs.

IPSC provides operations, maintenance, management, and power support services to the US Power Generation Industry across the United States. Our team is comprised of experts from diverse backgrounds of technical fields, including power operations, engineering, asset management, as well as finance, human resources, administration, safety and environmental. With this diverse background coupled with extensive years of employee experience, IPSC provides exceptional operations, maintenance, management, and development expertise to a variety of power assets.

Job Summary

The Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist is responsible for the effectiveness and proper management of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Programs across the fleet. This position provides guidance/training to Plant Management and Staff on Health, Safety and Environmental programs. Works closely with Plant Management in the development and implementation of site-specific HSE policies and procedures. Responsible for tracking the frequency and content of each plant’s safety program. The HS&E Specialist will develop and build strong professional working relationships with each plant across the fleet. Position reports to the Director of Health and Safety.

Job Functions

• Establishes and articulates the safety strategy of the Company.
• Serves as technical safety specialist to plant safety and management personnel.
• Inspects, tests, and evaluates workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure that they follow safety standards, safety procedures and government regulations.
• Evaluates plant site workplace health, safety and environmental programs and procedures.
• Assists in the design and implementation of workplace processes and procedures that help to protect workers from hazardous work conditions.
• Educate plant personnel about workplace safety and emergency preparedness by preparing and providing training programs.
• Demonstrate correct use of safety equipment.
• Conducts safety and regulatory audits of the Plants, evaluating compliance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Assist in the investigation of incidents and accidents to identify the cause utilizing root cause analysis techniques to prevent similar incidents and to determine preventative measures.
• Oversight of the annual OSHA 300 reporting requirements.
• Travel required.

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

• HS Diploma or GED required. Associate degree in sciences or related field or equivalent training in a safety environment strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in the Environmental and Occupational Safety field required.
• Safety and Health Certification preferred.
• Main tasks will focus on Safety and Health. Environmental compliance experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Proficient knowledge of OSHA standards, accident reports, OSHA 300 Log & Form 301.
• Proficient knowledge on conducting Accident Investigation/Root Cause Analysis.
• Knowledge of Health Safety and Environment (HSE) related legislation.
• Strong organization and planning skills with ability to lead initiatives from inception through to implementation.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence at all levels of the organization through a collaborative approach.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the Performance of the job functions

• Protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, high voltage protective equipment and other equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties.
• Work with hazardous materials may be required.
• Includes working indoors and outdoors.

Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Physical requirements include possibility of working on feet for extensive periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting 50 pounds.
• All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.
• Must be able to work in elevated areas, confined spaces and in extreme heat and cold conditions.

IHI Power Services Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

All applicants must apply online at www.ihipower.com

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