Sr. Safety Specialist

Requisition ID: 298882

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: New Albany, OH

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. We are partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline. Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle, and data center markets. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

The Senior ESH Specialist helps develop and execute the safety component of an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program. This involves administrative and field tasks per established industry practices, procedures, and regulatory and Bechtel requirements. The position requires practical application of occupational safety and related disciplines for managing safety and health aspects of a project or facility. The position reports to an Area ESH Lead (or designee). #LI-AE2

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance in a wide variety of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) disciplines to facilitate implementation of Bechtel's ESH program and ESH Management System to include aiding compliance with Bechtel's ESH standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments
• Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, systems, and procedures necessary for the safety and health of employees and protection of the environment and communities
• Maintains ESH databases, inclusive of incident events, audit/assessment findings, and corrective actions.
• Performs statistical analysis of ESH data to help identify performance trends and contributing factors as part of continuous improvement Identifies and supports any unique software systems and electronic innovation used by ESH personnel
• Leads teams in conducting risk assessment, studies, mitigation planning, and monitoring in response to ESH issues
• Prepares communications, writes reports, and prepares documents for program execution and records retention
• Assists with incident notifications, leads investigations, and prepares incident investigation reports
• Recommends and implements improvements in processes, procedures, and work activities to minimize hazard potential
• Participates in and may lead employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs
• Researches moderately complex issues and provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice
• Provides support to ESH field and office personnel, inclusive of all ESH disciplines

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Master of Science degree (or equivalent) in occupational safety, health, or a science-related discipline from an accredited university or college with 6 or more years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in one of the same disciplines with 8 or more years of relevant experience; or an Associate's degree (or equivalent) in one of the same disciplines with 10 or more years of relevant experience; or 12 or more years of relevant safety or health experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to research and comprehend organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills for preparing presentations, data management, and report preparation.
• Analytical skills related to sampling, monitoring, and recordkeeping.
• Adaptable and able to work outdoors in a field environment under various weather conditions.
• Ability to support multiple work shifts, as needed, and a wide range of tasks.
• Valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated interest, training, and experience in applied sciences.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 45001 Management System standards.
• Specialized technical skills and knowledge related to an applicable safety or health discipline.
• Broad technical knowledge, science skills, and technical writing abilities.

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