Careers

Description:

Under General Supervision of the Industrial Safety Manager, the Industrial Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) will be responsible to support the WTP mission and implementation of the WTP Worker Safety & Health Program. 

The successful Industrial Safety SME will be responsible for implementation, maintenance, and interpretation of the industrial safety program and procedures.   Your knowledge and experience will contribute to a diversely talented and synergetic team of Safety professionals. The successful candidate should be prepared to engage fully with their work and team.

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Provide technical support to the industrial safety program, self-assessments and interpretation of applicable codes and standards.

• Coordinate appropriate consideration of safety requirements with subcontracts, engineering, construction, and startup, personnel as assigned.

• Provide safety technical support and assistance to projects and coordinate safety requirements and formulation of risk reduction measures with project-assigned safety personnel, engineering, construction, startup, and onsite S&H representatives.

• Draft comprehensive S&H programs, plans, project specific risk reduction plans, safety awareness training programs, and technical reports.

• Provide recommendations and input for revising safety procedures, work processes, and other quality improvement measures.

• Be flexible in performing other duties and working with other departments (e.g., training, emergency response activities) as directed by the Project S&H Manager or designee.

• Conduct safety inspections/assessments of project activities to monitor compliance with applicable safety and health requirements including contractual commitments, permits, and the project’s S&H plan.

• Provide industrial safety field support of operations, maintenance and construction activities.

• When in supervisory role, implement personnel policies (e.g., conduct employee performance evaluations) and provide technical direction to staff.

Skills/Eligibility:

As Subject Matter Expert you will require advanced knowledge and experience in:

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards CFR 1910 and CFR 1926.

• Industrial safety risk assessment, corrective action, controls, and the surveillance of related safety measures and requirements.

• Safety and health protection policies, practices, and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Common and unique work hazards, occupational safety practices, operating configuration, and policies and practices.

• Conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to problems.

• Preparing written reports incorporating findings, risk assessments, and recommended corrective actions.

• Communication of major, complex elements of industrial safety to technical and non-technical personnel.

• Preparation and presentation of industrial safety technical reports.

• The ability to evaluate hazard controls (e.g., personal equipment (PPE), engineering controls, and work practices) and recommend improvements or new controls to eliminate or reduce hazards.

• The ability to develop, review, and evaluate site-specific safety/ health programs and requirements.

• Leading development of and conducting industrial/safety training programs.

• Statistical analysis techniques for trend identification.

• The ability to promote professional relationships between and among other Subject Matter Expert in other disciplines.

Education: Bachelors degree in occupational health & safety, environmental science, biology, chemistry, Engineering, Program Management or a related field from an accredited University.

Experience: 9+ years of progressive, related experience. In lieu of a degree, 15 years of progressive, related experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced skills in oral and written communications.

• Advanced knowledge of OSHA standards, procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Experience in managing and preparing safety and health programs, procedures and plans.  

• Advanced knowledge of construction planning, procedures, and work execution.

• Proficient knowledge of software applications creating spreadsheets with mathematical functions and enhancing presentation reports.

• Experience in managing and/or providing technical oversight of safety and/or health for subcontractors or consultants.

• Advanced knowledge of hazardous materials and physical risk exposures and Personal Protective Equipment standards.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a government, nuclear, chemical processing, petroleum refining, industrial, or EPC environments.

• Experience working within the Hanford worksite, Department of Energy project environment.

• Knowledge of People Based Safety processes and procedures.

• Possess valid CSP accreditation by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).