Electrical Safety Specialist - Industrial EHS & Compliance

Nextstar-Energy; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NextStar Energy in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking an EHS Specialist with a focus on Electrical Safety to join our Environment, Health and Safety Team. You will apply electrical safety expertise across manufacturing, maintenance, construction, and commissioning activities.

The ideal candidate has an electrical background, preferably in Electrical Engineering or related field, with knowledge of industrial electrical systems and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related electrical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and electrical hazards.
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or electrical environment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Ontario industrial health and safety regulations, including Ontario Regulation 851 – Industrial Establishments.
• Willingness to support broader industrial health and safety initiatives, programs, inspections, and continuous improvement activities as required.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for electrical safety.
• Conduct electrical safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Support energization, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and electrical work.
• Support the Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs.
• Identify shock, arc‑flash, and hazardous energy risks and recommend appropriate controls.
• Review electrical work practices, procedures, PPE requirements, and safe work methods.
• Support electrical incident and near‑miss investigations.
• Work with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Construction, OEMs, and contractors to address electrical safety concerns.
• Support electrical safety training and employee awareness.
• Assist with general EHS inspections, investigations, risk assessments, and safety initiatives as required.

Skills

Electrical safety knowledge

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Electrical background

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or diploma

P.Eng./C.E.T. designation (asset)

Job description

NextStar Energy in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking an EHS Specialist with a focus on Electrical Safety to join our Environment, Health and Safety Team. You will apply electrical safety expertise across manufacturing, maintenance, construction, and commissioning activities.

The ideal candidate has an electrical background, preferably in Electrical Engineering or related field, with knowledge of industrial electrical systems and applicable regulations.