Oglethorpe Power Corporation

Senior Safety Specialist (Power Plant)

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Full-time

$96,000-$120,000

About This Job

The Senior Safety Specialist (Power Plant) will play a pivotal role in promoting and ensuring a culture of health and safety across our electrical generating plants and Corporate Office. This dynamic position involves providing day-to-day OSHA compliance support, conducting routine compliance assessments, delivering safety-related training, and supporting the Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP). The ideal candidate will be an advocate for our Safety & Health program, serving as a knowledgeable resource for associates at all levels of the organization.

Job Duties:

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Leadership & Direction: Provide daily direction and leadership for Health and Safety programs in assigned areas.

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Mentorship & Training: Mentor and coach associates and plant management on safety compliance issues through active participation in Safe Teams, safety meetings, and training sessions.

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Policy Management: Prepare, maintain, standardize, and update safety policies and processes as required by the Safety and Health Manual.

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Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement programs to enhance safety performance, including self-assessments, audits, benchmarking, peer reviews, and more.

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Regulatory Compliance: Monitor new federal and state standards, identify potential impacts, and develop action plans for compliance.

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Training Delivery: Provide or coordinate safety training for assigned locations.

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Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents and incidents, recommend corrective actions, and follow up on implementation.

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Risk Management: Coordinate and monitor insurance reviews, ensuring proper evaluation and communication of risk concerns and corrective actions.

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Industry Engagement: Actively participate in industry peer groups and training to stay updated on technological advances and regulatory compliance issues.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years as a safety professional in an electrical generation and transmission utility or a closely related industrial setting.

Equivalent Experience: With a two (2) year degree plus ten (10) years related experience, or twelve (12) years related experience.

Specialized Skills:

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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

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Results-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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Strong technical, business analytical, and decision-making capabilities.

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Working knowledge of power plant equipment and systems.

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Knowledge of OSHA, DOT/Federal Motor Carrier regulations, and Workers' Compensation requirements.

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Ability to develop and deliver effective safety-related training.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Licenses/Certifications:

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Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

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Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

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Valid driver's license (meets insurance requirements)

Senior Safety Specialist (Power Plant)

About This Job

Job Duties:

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Specialized Skills:

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