Health and Safety Specialist
Job Number: 26-00969
Job Number: 26-00969
Want to be part of the Energy Industry? ECLARO is looking for a Health and Safety Specialist for our client in White Plains, NY.
ECLARO's Client is America's largest state power organization and is a national leader in energy efficiency and clean energy technology. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
Position Overview:
- The Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and improving health and safety (H&S) programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a safe and sustainable workplace culture.
- The position supports utility generation, transmission, waterways, construction, maintenance, and operational activities through regulatory guidance, risk mitigation, inspections, investigations, training, and program administration.
- The role serves as a subject matter expert for occupational safety and works with operations, engineering, project management, contractors, regulatory agencies, and senior leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
- Conduct periodic inspections and reviews of work activities to verify compliance with OSHA / PESH, environmental regulations, and company requirements.
- Perform hazard assessments, risk evaluations, and compliance reviews for utility operations, general maintenance, waterways, construction, and contractor activities.
- Review and interpret EHS regulations, standards, policies, and third-party safety submittals including Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), work plans, and technical specifications.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, unsafe conditions, and near misses as required to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide technical guidance and support to operations, engineering, project management, and maintenance personnel regarding workplace safety. environmental compliance.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a Safety Talk / Tailgate library addressing operational hazards, seasonal risks, lessons learned, regulatory topics, and emerging safety trends.
- Conduct employee onboarding training and orientation training for new hires, contractors, and visitors, including site specific safety requirements, emergency procedures, and regulatory compliance expectations.
- Manage and administer corporate PPE programs for Headquarters employees including: Fall protection harnesses and related equipment, Personal Flotation Devises (PFDs), hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, respiratory protection, Arc Flash clothing, Task specific PPE, and items in the safety vending machines.
- Plan, facilitate, and lead safety meetings, including preparation of agendas, review of incident trends, corrective action tracking, engagement activities, and meeting minutes.
- Assist in emergency preparedness coordination.
- Travel to various facilities and project sites to support H&S compliance and operational safety initiatives.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, PESH, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, and applicable regulations and standards.
- Thorough understanding of OSHA / PESH injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of utility industry hazards associated with electric generation, transmission, waterways, construction, and maintenance activities.
- Ability to analyze operational and maintenance activities for potential safety and environmental impacts and develop practical mitigation strategies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical H&S concepts to employees, contractors, regulators, and leadership.
- Ability to review and interpret technical documents, regulations, standards, and contractor safety submittals.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and regulatory deadlines simultaneously.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
- Proficiency in conducting workplace inspections, incident investigations, and compliance assessments.
- Ability to build productive relationships with regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
- Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
- Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO
If interested, you may contact:
Natasha Zarbo
Natasha.Zarbo@eclaro.com
646-695-2914
LinkedIn | Natasha Zarbo
Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
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