Avangrid

Specialist - EHS

LocationUnited States, United States
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.


Location: Oregon or Washington (remote)


Salary range: $70,091.00 to $97,614.00


Job Summary

Avangrid Renewables is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist. This position supports the environmental compliance, health & safety needs of field operations, training, engineering and senior leadership. This position reports to the Avangrid Renewables Health & Safety Manager, as part of the Health and Safety Department within the AVANGRID Corporate HR Group.


Key Responsibilities

Assist plants in identifying hazards and demonstrates methods and solutions to mitigate hazards (including ergonomic hazards) during the performance of maintenance activities. This includes working side by side with plant personnel and recommending risk reduction activities such as: engineering controls, administrative controls, and/or PPE.
Assist Plant Managers with the planning and execution of plant drills.
Work with local emergency response personnel to enhance the relationships built by Plant


Managers.

Provide expertise and leadership to foster a comprehensive safety culture and plant personnel behaviors that prevent incidents, injuries, and illnesses. This includes working closely with technicians during the performance of tasks; demonstrating and observing proper procedures/processes; and providing corrective feedback.
Facilitate event investigations to identify and document both immediate and root causes.
Assist in identifying and removing Loss of Control items to prevent recurrence.
Ensure that lessons learned and best practices during event investigations are shared
amongst all plants in the region as well as with other Health and Safety Specialists.
Participate in the improvement of EHS programs and procedures, the compiling of risk

assessments, and the development of an EHS Coordinator training program by gathering data, observations, and feedback at the plant level and relaying it to EHS.

Assist field personnel with safety related challenges that arise at generation plants on a day to day basis. This includes working cross-functionally to conduct Industrial Hygien assessments, design engineered controls with the AR engineering team or work with external experts to best control risk in hazardous work environments.
Perform internal EHS audits on plants to ensure compliance with all EHS programs and


procedures.

Assist field personnel in achieving and maintaining EHS management system certifications (ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001/OSHA VPP).
Assist Plant Managers in reviewing safety plans for major work. This includes reviewing

contractor programs and contractor training levels to ensure applicable EHS standards are met, reviewing and commenting on work control packages, and providing feedback to Plant Managers as major work plans are executed.

Review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for various plant operations and maintenance tasks to ensure adequate risk control is in place.
Provide support and assistance to plants in order to help them prepare for regulatory
inspections, and assist plant personnel and inspectors.
Participate in and contribute to plant safety meetings, safety committee meetings and the
Central Safety Committee Meetings.
Provide training on items such as Powered Industrial Trucks, Hazard Recognition and Control, Fall Protection & Rescue, Rigging & Hoisting, and Safe Driving.
Provide assistance to the plants in monitoring their training and performing training functions such as Tower Climbing Assessments.

Coach employees on the Human and Organizational Performance safety philosophy.

Adhere to effective internal controls.
Other duties as assigned.


Basic Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of Power Generation, Power Distribution or Industrial Power experience, including a minimum of 1 year of wind industry experience; or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to climb 80 - 115 meter steel towers on a routine basis.
Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects while meeting deadlines and managing priorities.
Advanced computer skills utilizing the MS Office Suite and Gensuite.
Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram,
schematic, or schedule form.
Ability to work in a productive and effective manner while being in a different location from direct supervisor.
Possession of comprehensive interpersonal, speaking and writing skills in order to lead and
influence personnel; to present technical information and proposed courses of action to
members of management; and to conduct regular training courses.
Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice
Willing to travel 50% - 70%.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
Working knowledge of EPA, OSHA and other applicable EHS standards.
Experience reading, comprehending, and implementing regulatory standards pertaining to EHS.
Experience conducting root cause investigations.
Willing to pursue accredited safety certifications relevant to the power generation industry.
This position will be considered a Routine Climber and as such will need to maintain themselves fit for duty as defined by Section 40 of the Avangrid Renewables EHS
Manual.
Additionally, weight must not exceed 285 lbs. excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
If selected for an interview, candidates will be asked to review the functional Job Analysis requirements for a wind technician job and pass a Fit-for-Duty Medical
Evaluation after the acceptance of an employment offer.


Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Safety Management software.
Candidates possessing more than the minimum 1 year of experience working in the wind industry.
Wind Turbine Qualified
Qualified Electrical Worker
Experience as an EHS Coordinator or other safety related professional
Certified Safety Professional, Certified Utility Safety Professional or other relevant safety
certification or Degree.
Qualified candidates living in or near a region or area that is central to multiple Avangrid Renewables wind plants and/or a major airport, in order to facilitate timely/emergency response.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical Fit for Duty exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a
prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts or cash.
A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective
employee will be regularly using a company vehicle.


Competencies

Develop self & others
Empower to grow
Collaborate and share
Be a role model
Focus to achieve results
Be agile


Top Perks And Benefits

Health Care: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Programs: 401(k) Qualified Retirement Plan
Income Protection Programs: Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holidays, Parental Leave
Other Policies, Programs and Resources: For example, Employee Assistance Program and Student Loan Debt Repayment Program

We also recognize that attracting talented people and rewarding performance is about much more than pay and benefits. It's about the total employment experience. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide opportunities to learn and grow through seminars; cross-training; promotions/transfers; community service; tuition assistance; performance management; and our career opportunity announcement program to name a few.


Disclaimer

AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.


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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables


Company


PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC


Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

AVANGRID’s employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables


Job Posting End Date


March-31-2025

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