HSE Safety Specialist

HSE Safety Specialist

Job Summary: 
 We are currently seeking an experienced, self-starter, goal oriented, candidate to fill the role of HSE Safety Specialist working in our Harrison, Ohio facility.   This position supports the Ameco site and personnel with safety inspections, compliance program implementation, project planning, employee training, and other safety and health services.  This individual must possess a high level of organization and time management skills.  He or she must be able to effectively communicate with various audiences as well as people at different levels within the organization.  This individual reports directly to the Senior HSE Manager.   Other areas of focus would include engaging in out-reach programs within the community that support the goal to be inclusive and our desire to improve the communities in which we live and work.

Responsibilities are as follows:

Lead Safety

• Champion Ameco’s Begin-End Safe Onsite culture
• Understand operations schedule for risk planning 
• Ensure effective understanding, communication and consistent reinforcement of both site and Ameco safety expectations and objectives

Project Communications & Engagement

• Develop & Manage relationships at all levels including projects/craft, shop, site leadership and Ameco corporate
• Ensure to develop and cultivate relationships external to Ameco, including subcontractors, regulatory entities, medical service providers and other appropriate venders.
• Attend /Participate in Industry/Regulatory Trade Groups
• Trend and Benchmark Safety Performance – Monitor/Review internal reporting requirements 
• Develop Action Plans for Safety Performance
• Participate and provide guidance in HSE related Safety Committees 
• Consistent presence on shop floors – Timely response to questions or issues
• Lead/ Participate in the morning STA review 
• Ensure consistent communication and timely delivery on internal projects & tasks

Worksite Management

Work with Site Management teams on job site safety planning, including but not limited to the following:

• Maintains site-wide HSE programs and policies 
• Participates in assigned or required safety meetings
• Coordinate and/or administers safety orientations for new personnel
• Assures timely investigations, inspections, and reporting of HSE matters within the area assigned 
• Weekly site safety inspections, trend identification and correction

• Maintains records, reports, and documents to meet company or regulatory requirements.

• Complete Site Walks - Enter Observations
• Ensure understanding of site needs by individual engagement of project staff
• Lead comprehensive incident investigations of incidents; obtains and protects collected data.

Training

Development and implementation of safety programs:

• Training programs focusing on the specific needs of a site
• Monthly New Hire training, including Fall Protection and equipment training
• Development of safety toolbox talks
• Hazard Recognition tools & skill development
• Mentor & assist site staff, co-ops, provide support during new hire onboarding

Compliance / Risk Management

• Provide safety knowledge/expertise to ensure consistency in safety policies and procedures throughout project 
• Manage environmental issues.  Conduct/Coordinate IH Monitoring for silica, noise, asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
• Assist Ameco personnel in the development, revision and implementation of new or updated policies, procedures or task specific work instructions
• Ensure proper risk assessment has been completed, risks defined and communicated to decision makers 
• Participate as or call upon internal SMEs for site aspects requiring task specific Consultation
• Ensures emergency response systems, policies and procedures are in place to manage emergency situations
• Communicates effectively with representatives of regulatory agencies/customers to resolve compliance issues and provide requested information
• Provide data analysis & reports, regulatory interpretations & guidance on all safety and health policies and programs of critical importance to overall Ameco and site objectives.
• Partner with the site staff to interpret, evaluate, and provide technical guidance on internal safety requirements, accident investigation, and implementing corrective action measures

Administrative functions including but not limited to:

• Completion of paperwork, associated with safety inspections, permits, accident/incident follow-up, OSHA inspections, employee training, safety orientations 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or related field plus 1 – 3 years of industry and/or construction experience OR 5 – 7 years of equivalent work experience.
• OSHA 30 hr. certification
• Technical working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations
• Practical experience in employee safety and equipment competency training
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Abilities:

• Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25lbs., seeing and reading