Description

Recommends and administers various company safety and fire protection policies and programs.  Responsible for providing safety oversight and technical support to get the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) storage facility project operational and to support Greensville Power Station.  Provides oversight, coaching, advice, technical expertise and training on safety, fire prevention, construction and operational work methods.  Acts as a first responder to safety incidents and gathers and evaluates accident data. Conducts root cause analysis of safety incidents and recommends preventive actions.  Identifies potential safety risks and implements corrective measures.  Performs safety and/or fire protection inspections and monitors and evaluates work practices to ensure compliance with all OSHA, regulatory and company safety policies and programs.  Maintains awareness of governmental regulations and policies that may impact company operations.  Tests, researches and recommends new tools, systems and equipment, and ensures compliance with technical specifications.  Develops, implements and conducts safety and fire protection training and presentations.  May administer public safety programs for internal and external stakeholders such as first responders, contractors and schools.   Assists in the development of Accident Prevention Manuals, and technical training programs and materials.  Works closely with managers, supervisors, safety committees, and other colleagues to develop risk reduction plans and supports other safety initiatives.  Investigates third party safety incidents, often working closely with the claims department and regulators. 
 
Specific Business Unit duties may include the following: 
 
Power Generation:  Provides safety oversight for generation operations and the LNG storage construction project. The LNG storage project component will focus on the transition from construction to operations. This oversight will include focusing on incident prevention, equipment evaluation, regulatory guidance and safety procedure development.

Requirements

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

Safety Specialist 3+ years of directly related experience;

Senior Safety Specialist 5+ years of directly related experience

Understanding of company safety policies and work methods;

Knowledge of applicable safety and fire protection regulations and requirements;

Technical proficiency in applicable job specific discipline;

Management Service (MMS) requirements;

Knowledge of applicable hazardous material/chemical management and transportation;

Job specific knowledge of industrial hygiene sampling and surveying techniques;

Strong communication, writing, interpersonal and coaching skills;

Good public speaking/presentation skills;

Good planning and organizational skills;

Good analytical skills;

Proficient computer skills;

Ability to perform accident/incident investigations.