Health & Safety Specialist (Weekend Shift)

EnergySolutions; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergySolutions in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a Health & Safety professional to analyze workplace hazards, develop controls, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will design training, conduct inspections, and support health and safety programs. A two-year experience preference and an AA in a science-related field are expected; a BA is preferred. This role may require on-site work and documentation duties.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and training delivery to employees and managers.
• Knowledge of biology, chemistry and physical/natural sciences.
• Familiarity with OSHA and EPA regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency with MS Office for reporting and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Analyze workplace activities to identify hazards and support control measures.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training programs.
• Interpret regulations and ensure compliance across local, state and federal levels.
• Coordinate safety inspections and assist with plan-of-the-day briefings.
• Prepare and review health and safety program elements and hazard analyses.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Biology, chemistry & sciences

OSHA/EPA regulations knowledge

Education

AA degree in health and safety or science

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

NOTE: Upon successful completion of training, this position will transition to a weekend shift schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Is responsible for understanding and analyzing workplace activities and potential hazards to support initiatives to identify, control and eliminate hazardous conditions that affect workers, property, the environment and the general public. Implements training of employees and managers relative to health and safety policies, procedures and regulations. Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal health and safety regulations and ensures that necessary records are prepared and maintained according to established guidelines. Promotes compliance with required experience modification rate (EMR), total recordable case (TRC) and days away restricted or transferred (DART) established goals.
• Analyzes workplaces and designs programs to identify, control, eliminate and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical and biological agents or ergonomic factors that involve the impact of equipment design on a worker's comfort or fatigue. These tasks are necessary to maintain a healthy and productive workforce thereby enabling EnergySolutions to reach its performance goals and stay competitive in the marketplace.
• Performs surveys and assessments to determine compliance with health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Interprets local, state and federal regulations and determines the appropriate method of compliance.
• Is a subject matter expert in one or more health and safety areas (e.g., air quality management, asbestos management, industrial safety, hazardous materials management, hazardous waste management, ergonomics and/or injury and illness prevention).
• Develops methods for predicting hazards from historical data, workplace analyses and other sources. Identifies potential hazards associated with existing and planned systems, equipment, products, facilities and processes.
• Reviews causes and effects of hazards and then evaluates the probability and severity of accidents or exposures to hazardous materials that may result.
• Coordinates training sessions for employees/managers on health and safety regulations, requirements and practices.
• Assists with the development and revision of training materials as necessary to ensure compliance with regulations, current procedures and recognized best practices.
• Provides health and safety support to projects and the Health and Safety manager to implement health and safety requirements.
• Prepares and reviews written programs, job hazard analyses, personal protective equipment assessments and other health and safety program elements.
• Develops, reviews, conducts and approves job hazard analyses and activity hazards analyses.
• Helps develop health and safety plans/procedures and reviews them to identify health and safety concerns.
• Reviews business proposals for adequacy in addressing specified health and safety requirements.
• Participates in plan-of-the-day briefings and safety inspections and oversees work teams to address health and safety concerns.
• There is no supervision of other workers at this level.
• Responsible for the quality of his/her own work and satisfying customer (internal and external) specifications.
• Must be able to work independently and resolve practical problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• General knowledge of biology, chemistry and the physical/natural sciences
• General knowledge of local, state and federal health and safety regulations [e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)]
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products and their use (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to perform frequent/occasional sitting, standing, walking, climbing; frequent carrying and lifting loads from 25 to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform highly repetitive activities

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

Education

• Associate's degree required in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, biology, chemistry, environmental science or a science-/health and safety-related field
• A bachelor's degree in one of the aforementioned areas preferred

Certifications

• None required
• Ability to obtain certifications [e.g., certified industrial hygienist (CIH) or certified safety professional (CSP)], site/facility qualifications/credentials and security clearance required as appropriate

Required Experience

• None

Preferred Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in health and safety

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.