Safety Specialist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee training

Job summary

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a motivated Safety Specialist to support Centrus Energy operations in Oak Ridge, TN. The role focuses on administering the Industrial Safety Program, guiding site personnel and contractors to maintain a safe work environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Safety and Health, a background in construction, and the ability to navigate federal regulations with a strong emphasis on compliance and safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Industrial/Occupational Safety or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Safety and Health, preferably in the construction industry.
• Active DOE Q Clearance is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, helps ensure a safe and healthy work environment through the Industrial Safety Program.
• Identify, evaluate and control potential hazards in the workplace.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and stop unsafe activities.

Skills

Safety & Health

Background investigation

Education

Associates degree in Industrial/Occupational Safety

B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Overview

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 35 years. We contribute to DOE's nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Safety Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Centrus Energy in Oak Ridge, TN.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offercompetitive pay and benefits, and well-being programsto support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit:http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, helps ensure a safe and healthy work environment through the administration of the Industrial Safety Program. Working with management, provides daily guidance to plant personnel and contractors to ensure Industrial Safety compliance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains a working relationship with personnel to identify, evaluate and control potential hazards in the workplace
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to ensure hazards are identified and engineering and administrative controls are in place
• Attend daily pre-job brief for construction activities
• Maintain communications with site management and contractors to ensure safety coverage is provided during off shift
• Assists with inspections, analysis and evaluation of planned work, plant facilities, contractor activities, materials, equipment, and other conditions to determine the accident potential
• Applies state and federal regulations in day-day oversight
• Responsible for site industrial safety compliance, and has full "stop work" authority for any activity that violates or has a probability of violating these requirements
• Participates in projects assigned

Education and Licensure

Associates degree in Industrial/Occupational Safety or related field, or equivalent experience.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance if required.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management's assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
• Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.
• 5+ years of experience in Safety and Health, preferably in the construction industry. .

Preferred Qualifications and Location Details

• Active DOE Q Clearance.
• B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health or related field.
• 8+ years of experience.
• CSP or equivalent certification.
• Onsite position – Centrus Energy

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

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