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Safety Specialist

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 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 

  • CPR/First Aid certification a plus 

  • 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 

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