Safety Specialist – Plant Wansley

Southern Co.; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Co. Plant Wansley in Carrollton, GA is seeking a Safety Specialist to protect the health, safety, and well-being of all plant personnel.

You will ensure compliance with safety regulations and drive safety culture improvements. The role partners with employees and leadership to identify risks, lead training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a safe, reliable energy generation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management or related field preferred.
• Professional certification preferred or commitment to pursue formal certification in safety (CSP, CUSP, CHST, GSP, ASP).
• Experience in a power plant or industrial plant environment is required.
• Hands on safety experience as it relates to power generation and general industry standards is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable OSHA, NIOSH, ASNI and ASTM standards.
• Excellent oral, written and communication skills.
• Understanding of self-assessments for auditing purposes.
• General understanding of the IBEW Memorandum of Agreement.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills required, coupled with high integrity and ethics.
• Demonstration of initiative, self-motivation and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with current safety and health programs and regulations.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, assist in program writing, and ensure notification of the appropriate agency(s) in cases of non-compliance.
• Effectively manage and work to eliminate risks associated with Safety and Health programs.
• Proactively lead and implement Safety & Health Initiatives (including functional movement).
• Conduct employee training and testing on Safety and Health policies, procedures and program requirements.
• Educate workgroups on Critical Risk Management and conduct verifications to ensure proper understanding and adherence to critical controls.
• Lead efforts on root cause analysis/Learning Events on all incidents and accidents.
• Lead a Behavior Based Safety Program (Safety Through Everyone's Participation).
• Provide leadership to the Plant Safety Committee and Safety Rovers.
• Play an active role in developing and presenting general safety meetings as well as department safety meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of safety reports and incidents, as well as disability management cases.
• Perform or assist with audits/assessments with strong attention to detail.
• Monitor plant and corporate safety and health goals and provide progress/status reports.
• Partner with onsite contractor(s) to ensure safety and health compliance for all employees.
• Ensure all regulatory inspection requirements are met for safety tools/equipment.
• Must be available for callouts, some nights and weekend work as required and overnight travel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Planner

Driver's license

Job description

Safety Specialist

Plant Wansley

The Safety Specialist serves as Plant Wansley's primary safety resource, dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of all plant personnel. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations, policies, and programs while driving initiatives that strengthen the plant’s overall safety culture and performance. The Safety Specialist partners with employees and leadership to identify risks, promote safe work practices, and implement continuous improvement strategies that support a safe and compliant work environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with current safety and health programs and regulations
• Interface with regulatory agencies, assist in program writing, and ensure notification of the appropriate agency(s) in cases of non-compliance.
• Effectively manage and work to eliminate risks associated with Safety and Health programs
• Proactively lead and implement Safety & Health Initiatives (including functional movement)
• Conduct employee training and testing on Safety and Health policies, procedures and program requirements
• Educate workgroups on Critical Risk Management and conduct verifications to ensure proper understanding and adherence to critical controls
• Lead efforts on root cause analysis/Learning Events on all incidents and accidents
• Lead a Behavior Based Safety Program (Safety Through Everyone's Participation)
• Provide leadership to the Plant Safety Committee and Safety Rovers
• Play an active role in developing and presenting general safety meetings as well as department safety meetings
• Maintain confidentiality of safety reports and incidents, as well as disability management cases
• Perform or assist with audits/assessments with strong attention to detail
• Monitor plant and corporate safety and health goals and provide progress/status reports
• Partner with onsite contractor(s) to ensure safety and health compliance for all employees
• Ensure all regulatory inspection requirements are met for safety tools/equipment
• Must be available for callouts, some nights and weekend work as required and overnight travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management or related field preferred
• Professional certification preferred or commitment to pursue formal certification in safety preferred (CSP, CUSP, CHST, GSP, ASP).
• Experience in a power plant or industrial plant environment is required
• Hands on safety experience as it relates to power generation and general industry standards is required
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable OSHA, NIOSH, ASNI and ASTM standards
• Excellent oral, written and communication skills
• Understanding of self-assessments for auditing purposes
• General understanding of the IBEW Memorandum of Agreement
• Strong leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills required, coupled with high integrity and ethics
• Demonstration of initiative, self-motivation and excellent organizational skills
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Planner
• Must possess an unrestricted driver's license.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES :

• Consistently demonstrate Our Values - Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity & Superior Performance
• Ability to handle complex, high-pressure situations in a changing work environment
• Effective interpersonal skills required with the ability to interact with others in a positive manner
• Must be a self-starter who demonstrates leadership and takes ownership in completing multiple work assignments with minimal supervision
• Lead, engage, collaborate and have One Team mindset Must be committed to the success of our employees
• Work to deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy solutions for our customers and communities

If this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.