Safety Specialist

Situated on the west bank of the Hudson River in West Haverstraw, NY, the Bowline Point Generation Station comprises two dual-fuel natural gas and oil-fired boilers, along with two GE steam turbine units, providing a combined capacity of 1169 megawatts. The plant has been a significant source of electricity for the region and has undergone upgrades to meet environmental regulations, ensuring its continued role in maintaining grid stability.

Opportunity Summary

As a Safety Specialist, you'll lead the development and implementation of comprehensive safety programs, ensuring compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations. You'll coordinate safety training, conduct regular meetings, and drive a culture of safety consciousness. Additionally, you'll respond to incidents, investigate root causes, maintain records, oversee compliance documentation, conduct inspections, and promote continuous improvement through collaborative efforts and active participation in safety committees.

Primary Responsibilities

Safety Program Management

Incident Response and Investigation

Regulatory Compliance and Liaison

Safety Inspections and Audits

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Safety Culture Promotion

Documentation and Training

Risk Assessment and Analysis

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The Safety Specialist reports to the Plant Manager and maintains a close working relationship with NAES Corporate Safety contacts, other NAES corporate support services, as well as Client corporate contacts.

Compensation

The initial starting compensation will range from $88,700 to $106,450.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hat, safety glasses, respiratory protection, hearing protection, chemical suits, hand protection, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required.

Fitness for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

Regular work schedule is Monday to Friday, during regular day shift hours. Position may require extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, to meet deadlines and ensure resolution of plant problems, as well as respond to emergencies after business hours as needed.

Compensation

The initial starting compensation will range from $105,000 to $130,000.

Job Qualifications

About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Experience

Preferred* Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), or equivalent certification preferred.

Education

Required* High School or better

Preferred* Bachelors or better in Industrial Safety or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required* Driver's License

Preferred* CSP Cert Safety Profess

Skills

Preferred* Safety Plan Creation/Maintenance

Behaviors

Preferred* Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Equal Opportunity Employer

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