What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Safety Specialist position at Edgewater Technical Associates?
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Industrial Safety Specialist opportunity to support an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project.
Work Location: Aiken, SC
Industrial Safety Specialist-
The Industrial Safety Specialist is a mid-level position responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety programs and initiatives. This role involves conducting safety audits, leading investigations, and providing safety guidance to ensure compliance and promote a strong safety culture.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct safety audits and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
- Develop and update safety policies, procedures, and employee training programs.
- Lead incident investigations, determine causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Provide safety guidance and support to management and staff.
- Track safety performance, report key metrics, and monitor compliance.
- Serve as the main contact for regulatory inspections and inquiries.
- Manage HSE activities on medium to large-scale projects, including preparing safety documents and implementing project-specific HSE initiatives.
- Apply regulations to advise project management, monitor compliance, and ensure designs meet legal and client requirements.
- Perform analyses such as Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Safety Cases, Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), and Fire Protection Specifications (FPS).
- Maintain and apply knowledge of company HSE standards, programs, and goals through training and resources.
- Promote a safe and productive work environment by fostering HSE standards throughout the company and projects.
- Support sales and proposals with technical HSE input, estimates, and documentation.
- Prepare and manage records, reports, and compliance documentation to meet corporate and regulatory requirements.
- Provide input for HSE permits and ensure designs comply with regulations.
- Communicate with clients and project staff to ensure satisfaction and effective HSE performance.
- Set HSE design criteria, review projects, and ensure compliance with company, client, and legal standards.
- Assist in selecting materials and evaluating their suitability for HSE requirements.
- Analyze complex problems and recommend solutions aligned with project and organizational goals.
- Organize and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Plan and manage personal and assigned work while adhering to company policies.
- Follow and support company Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability policies.
- Apply core skills effectively to all HSE tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statues and guidelines.
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
Education/Experience:
- A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field is required.
- Four to ten (4-10) years in industrial, construction, or manufacturing safety.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Nuclear construction experience and prior experience with the DOE or NNSA.
- Professional certification like Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
- Master's degree.
Other Job Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
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