Health & Safety Coordinator

Nsbomega; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NSB Omega is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator for our UTILITIES Client in St. John's, NL. You will oversee safety programs, coach project teams, and ensure CSMP compliance while traveling to multiple sites to provide field input and training.

The role requires field experience in hydro-electric or electrical environments, strong communication skills, and a CRSP/CRST designation eligibility. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Passionate about Health and Safety; minimum 5 years experience in construction projects.
• Safety and Health Management Systems, Auditing and Incident investigations are required.
• Strong knowledge of safety operating procedures and OH&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction to Project Execution team for contract, technical and capital work.
• Coach Project Managers and CMRs in safety practices.
• Ensure effective Contractor Safety Management Program (CSMP) implementation.
• Lead incident investigations and safety observations.
• Deliver in-house training and communicate with Operations.
• Travel to sites to provide technical input and field support.

Skills

Health & Safety

Auditing

Incident investigations

Training development

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Driver's license

Field work

Independent work

OH&S legislation

Capital-intensive environments

Education

CRSP/CRST designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NSB Omega is searching for a Health & Safety Coordinator for our UTILITIES Client in St. John's, NL.

Assignment Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide oversight, technical advice, support and direction to the Project Execution team for contract, technical and capital work;
• Provide coaching and support to Project Managers and Construction Management Representatives (CMRs) involved in the execution of work;
• Ensure the Contractor Safety Management Program (CSMP) is effectively implemented through front end involvement in tender specifications, bid reviews, and ongoing field monitoring;
• Liaise with project managers, regional / safety field personnel and CMRs.;
• Coordinate and provide coaching for incident investigations;
• Assist new staff with safety reporting and safety observations;
• Review contracts and provide feedback to contract managers;
• Review contractor site specific safety documentation / safety plans and provide feedback;
• Participate in contractor “kick off” meetings;
• Be a point of contact for regional safety employees in the areas we operate;
• Complete field safety interactions, field audits, and other field safety duties;
• Assist Project Managers with completing Risk Assessments;
• Promote and help ensure compliance with Hydro’s Safety Management Systems;
• Facilitate risk assessments and perform audits related to Project Execution work (Contractor Safety Management Programs and other elements of NL Hydro’s Safety Management Systems);
• Liaison with the CMRs in the field regarding safety issues and concerns;
• Deliver in house training as required;
• Communicate with Operations on a regular basis;
• Travel to site as required to provide technical input and field support.;
• Travel and work at various sites where projects are being completed
• Deliver in house training as required;
• Communicate with Operations on a regular basis;
• Travel to site as required to provide technical input and field support.
• Travel and work at various sites where projects are being completed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Passionate about Health and Safety;
• Safety training and / or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to:
• Safety and Health Management Systems
• Auditing
• Incident investigations
• Training development and delivery;
• Minimum of 5 years experience in construction projects;
• Field experience, particularly relating to hydro-electric facilities or the electrical industry in general is considered desirable;
• Ability to take direction and work independently:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment;
• A valid class 5 driver’s license, as some travel will be required;
• Ability to perform field work in an electrical utility and heavy industrial environments.
• Practicing as or eligible for Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST)designation.
• Strong knowledge of safety operating procedures, relevant OH&S legislation, and associated industry standards;
• Strong knowledge of capital-intensive environments.

• Passionate about Health and Safety;
• Safety training and / or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to:
• Safety and Health Management Systems
• Auditing
• Incident investigations
• Training development and delivery;
• Minimum of 5 years experience in construction projects;
• Field experience, particularly relating to hydro-electric facilities or the electrical industry in general is considered desirable;
• Ability to take direction and work independently:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment;
• A valid class 5 driver’s license, as some travel will be required;
• Ability to perform field work in an electrical utility and heavy industrial environments.
• Practicing as or eligible for Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST)designation.
• Strong knowledge of safety operating procedures, relevant OH&S legislation, and associated industry standards;
• Strong knowledge of capital-intensive environments.