Sr. Safety Specialist

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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 Safety Specialist helps develop and execute the safety component of an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) 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 ES&H Supervisor.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in a wide variety of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) disciplines to facilitate implementation of Bechtel's ES&H program and ES&H Management System to include aiding compliance with Bechtel's ES&H 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 ES&H databases, inclusive of incident events, audit/assessment findings, and corrective actions
• Performs statistical analysis of ES&H 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 ES&H personnel
• Leads teams in conducting risk assessment, studies, mitigation planning, and monitoring in response to ES&H 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 ES&H field and office personnel, inclusive of all ES&H disciplines

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work 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.
• 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.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

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We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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Please note that the overtime designation for this position might differ from your current position even if the position is at the same grade level. Please speak with your TA Specialist to understand the overtime eligibility for this role.