Senior EHS Consultant or Lead EHS Consultant (Health and Safety)

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Position Summary

“Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy”

This position primarily provides health and safety support to the Hines Energy Complex. Additionally, the position supports Florida generation facilities and other company operations to ensure they are compliant with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and aligned with corporate policies and procedures. Works with experienced team members to provide health and safety support during routine plant operations and during planned and unplanned outages. General knowledge of OSHA requirements in both construction and general industry are necessary.

Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership to others in environmental, health, and/or safety areas of specialization. Incumbents function in lead roles providing guidance to others. They are also expected to have advanced skills and have the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert for the site Health and Safety program supports company’s goals, strategies, programs, and processes.
• Supports the implementation of procedures and programs to assist facilities in complying with applicable laws and regulations. Assists with tracking regulatory changes, legislative activities, and industry standards. Under direction, works with internal Subject Matter Experts and federal, state, and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws. May support Duke Energy participation on various internal/external industry committees and teams.

• Works with others to support accomplishment of work unit goals and enhance company reputation through effective planning, organizing, communicating, and scheduling of work activities. Works with others to support the department’s routine and special projects to accomplish business objectives.

• Strives to continually develop and improve job-related, technical knowledge and skill to ensure that department expectations are met.

Basic/Required Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Senior EHS Consultant

• Bachelors degree in Health & Safety, Science, Engineering or other related degree

• Minimum 6 years related work experience

• In lieu of Bachelors degree and 6 years' experience, High School/GED and 10 years related work experience

Lead EHS Consultant

• Bachelors degree in Health & Safety, Science, Engineering or other related degree

• Minimum 8 years related work experience

• In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) and 8 plus years' experience, High School/GED and 15 years related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus.
• Health and Safety certification (CIH, CSP, etc.)

• Experience working with federal, state, or regulatory agencies.

• Experience in supporting Health and Safety compliance at multiple facilities and/or within multiple regulatory jurisdictions.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete each of them within specified timeframes.

• Experience working with diverse groups toward the successful execution of a common goal or objective.

• Enjoy working outdoors.

Working Conditions

• Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility. On-site employees are also required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location, not greater than 50 miles one way.
• Office environment with exposure to PC terminal and keyboard
• Outside work during all seasons.
• Occasional overtime, weekend, outage and callout work.
• Field, work site, facility visitation required.
• Vehicle travel involved to field location, typical travel safety factors

Specific Requirements

• Valid driver's license

Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

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Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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