Safety Specialist

LS GreenLink; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LS GreenLink is looking for a Safety Specialist to oversee environmental, health, and safety programs at their new manufacturing facility in Chesapeake, VA. The role involves evaluating and administering safety protocols, ensuring compliance with OSHA, and managing contractor safety plans. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience in construction settings.

The specialist will conduct site inspections, oversee operations, and develop safety education programs. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively are critical for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or a related field required.
• At least 3 years of safety working experience in construction for manufacturing.
• Compliance experience in the industry essential.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify safety plans of Contractors during construction.
• Conduct joint site inspections and evaluate safety performances.
• Develop emergency preparedness plans and establish communication systems.
• Oversee operations ensuring understanding of legal safety requirements.

Job description

LS GreenLink is building a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to produce high-voltage submarine power cables in Chesapeake, VA . These cables are integral to the global supply chain for offshore wind farms and are designed to optimize bulk clean-power transmission. This operation will generate a variety of professional and production positions and help bring advanced manufacturing capabilities to support the clean technology industry in Virginia ... and you can be a part of it!

We are currently seeking a Safety Specialist, who will be responsible for evaluation and administration of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and initiatives to minimize risks associated with environmental, health & safety issues while ensuring compliance with OSHA, VOSH, and relevant legal requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Good understanding of each stage of factory construction and capability for process-specific safety management
• Review and verify the safety plans and implementation status of Contractors throughout the construction process
• Review and approval of daily work plans of Contractors and manage SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations)
• Collect and manage safety and health feedback from Contractors
• Conduct joint site inspections with Contractor managers and verify corrective actions for deficiencies
• Evaluate Contractors' safety performance (accident rate, training participation rate, number of violations, etc., as per KPIs)
• Implement necessary measures for repeated violations, such as warnings, stop work or removal
• Evaluate working conditions to identify unsafe situations or equipment
• Oversee operations, ensuring all workers including contractors fully understand safety legal requirement and that they do not take dangerous actions
• Assist contractors in investigating accidents to identify the causes and determine actions to prevent similar accidents in the future
• Develop emergency preparedness plans and create employee resources to direct workers in potentially dangerous situations, and review Contractors' emergency plans while establishing communication systems
• Assist TF for Factory Construction with managing internal and external relationships (e.g., government agency, consultants, insurers, brokerage, and legal) as necessary
• Conduct periodic HSE patrols, prepare HSE reports, and perform internal reporting.
• Maintains and publishes safety KPIs weekly and accumulatively
• Stays current regarding applicable safety and environmental regulations, practices, tools, and processes and communicates changes throughout the organization
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor
• The following duties may be added once the factory construction is completed (expected by the end of 2027) and production begins
• Develop workplace safety and health policies, along with necessary safety standards, criteria, and updates
• Develop and conduct safety education programs for all employees
• Implement employee health promotion programs
• Obtain and maintain international safety management certifications
• Respond to customer HSE audits

Education and Experience Requirements

• Must have a bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or a related field, with at least 3 years of equivalent safety working experience in construction for manufacturing complexes, manufacturing facilities since obtaining the accredited qualification
• BCSP certification preferred
• Compliance experience in the industry
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Authorization to work in the US

Skills and Abilities Required

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate with others both verbally and in writing
• Understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Strong problem-solving and motivational skills
• Ability to work with various teams in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent document and report writing skills

Physical Requirements

• Be independently mobile
• Must be able to sit for an extended period of time
• Must be able to push or pull up to 50 lbs. with assistance
• Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection
• Mainly work at construction sites and must wear appropriate safety gear