Field Service EHS Speacialist in Houston

Energy Jobline ZR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Field Service EHS Specialist to ensure safety and environmental compliance across power plant service operations in the US and Canada.

You will lead EHS programs, conduct incident investigations, perform daily safety observations, and coordinate with client EHS personnel, with up to 75% travel.

Qualifications

• Formal education in an EHS related field.
• Understanding of OSHA, Worker's Compensation, EPA, DOT and state regulations.
• Experience with RCA and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide EHS guidance to project teams and sites.
• Conduct daily EHS safety observations on project sites.
• Lead safety incident investigations and RCA.
• Manage incident case documentation and reporting for clients.
• Develop and lead site safety programs (LOTO, PPE, fall protection, scaffolding, confined space, hazardous materials).
• Interact with customer leadership and SE senior leadership on safety matters.
• Support HuP program and communicate safety messages to crews.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description Field Service EHS Specialist

Position Overview

As an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist, you will play a vital role in the success of our power plant service operations. In this role, you will be responsible for site safety and environmental programs in support of our field teams who perform maintenance and upgrades to some of the largest and most powerful electrical machinery in the world including gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators, throughout the US and Canada.

Responsibilities

The EHS Specialist typically provided support on a 7x12 schedule when assigned to outage/maintenance projects. The EHS Specialist supports the implementation of EHS programs in support of our Field Service organization including:

• Provide EHS compliance guidance to project teams
• Perform daily EHS safety observations of project sites
• Manage incident case management
• Lead Safety incident investigations related to EHS events while working at job sites
• Provide EHS data as required for Client internal reporting
• Lead site project safety programs including Safety Meetings, Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Rigging & Lifting, Scaffolding & Ladders, Confined Space, Hazardous Materials, and Material Handling.
• Professional interaction with customer leadership and with SE senior leadership. Serve as direct liaison with end customers’ EHS personnel.
• Support Human Performance (HuP) program by engaging crews in Pre-Job Briefs, and using the HuP tools to mitigate hazard
• Environmental and chemical programs
• Safety incident management, reporting, and investigation
• Establish good rapport with site personnel, other contractors, and customers.
• Provide support to communicate and manage all sections of the EHS site plan.
• Conduct safety meetings, orientations, and EHS training to assure employees understand the hazards associated with the scope of work and maintain the records of the aforementioned.
• Support incident investigations, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of Near Miss and incidents to ensure safe work procedures are being followed with respect to Company policy, OHSA, EPA, DOT, and client/ company policy as well as applicable regulatory state and federal laws within the specified area where work is being performed. Ensure Emergency Response capabilities are solidified and maintained.

Field Service EHS Specialist

• Ensure deployment of EHS and Regulatory posters/information/notices.
• Review customer’s permit systems, including requirements for site posting of permits, LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space procedures, and Client Lift Plans
• Escalate accidents and incidents appropriately through company processes and procedures
• Investigate incidents or near-miss events as necessary or required, including compilation and completion of any necessary documentation (Accident investigation or Near miss forms, etc.).
• Communicate regular updates regarding injury and illness awareness and mitigating measures.
• Manage documentation related to EHS initiatives and ad hoc programs. (Safety stand downs) Ability to manage two shifts in a split shift role
• Ability to identify, escalation and report complex hazards and risk mitigation
• Develop innovative ways to motivate the crew to maintain a strong EHS culture and maintain safe work practices
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as required by field assignments

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

This position requires formal education in EHS related field. Candidate should demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the EHS field, including concepts, practices, and procedures related to EHS. This position requires an understanding of OSHA, Worker's Compensation, EPA, DOT, and applicable State regulations and how these regulations impact our business. Demonstrate knowledge and experience with root cause analysis (RCA) assessment and incident investigation. Typically, a minimum of 8-10 years of successful experience in a related field.

This position requires significant travel, potentially exceeding 75%. Experience in at least 3 of the following industries: Gas, Steam, Nuclear Turbines. Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience Demonstrate knowledge of the organization's business practices and issues faced and contribute to problem resolution of those issues. Demonstrate knowledge and experience with root cause analysis (RCA) assessment and incident investigation. Knowledge of Human Factors/Human Performance is a plus.