Safety Specialist (EHS)

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JOB SUMMARY

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety guidelines, advising on safety measures, conducting risk assessment, and enforcing preventative measures. This role will be mainly in the field supporting operations but will also involve assisting with the administration of the corporate safety training programs, promoting a safe workplace, conducting inspections, audits and investigating incidents to improve overall safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in environmental health and safety, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory safety standards.
• The ability to balance multiple tasks, along with strong communication skills is essential.
• Excellent computer skills required. Must have experience with Microsoft Office Programs.
• Must have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
• Valid Passport (or must obtain within 30 days of employment).
• Travel to job site locations will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental / occupational safety and health or related field.
• A recognized EHS certification (CESCO, CESHO, CSHO, OHST, CHST, ASP, CSP or equivalent).
• Prior Marine Industry experience including marine salvage and commercial diving.
• Oil and gas industry experience.
• Emergency response experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to applicable safety and environmental standards, regulations and company policies.
• Assist in hazard identification and risk assessment activities and enforcing preventative measures.
• Support the development of EHS policies and programs.
• Advising and instructing on various safety-related topics.
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment).
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes.
• Perform internal and external (field) safety audits.
• Assist in the development and implementation of safety related policies, procedures and programs to assure compliance with all , local, and company-specific regulations and requirements.
• Serve as an on-site and ICP safety coordinator during T&T operations.
• Conduct environmental, health and safety training for the various departments and divisions.
• Maintain a database and historical files of all training, briefing and meetings.
• Coordinate with field personnel to ensure a job safety analysis and safety meeting is conducted prior to the commencement of every operation.
• Develop and maintain safety training materials tailored to the specific industries served and equipment utilized.
• Maintain sufficient supplies of personal protective and first aid equipment. Ensure all personnel are properly equipped with safety equipment, and that all personnel assigned to offshore, diving, salvage and pollution response operations receive respiratory protection fit-testing, HAZWOPER, and other required safety training as required by Federal, State and local regulations and recommendations.
• Participation in the T&T Safety Committee.
• Conduct audits of the offshore, salvage, commercial diving, heavy lift and salvage equipment maintenance programs, including required monthly inspections of T&T cranes, forklifts and personnel lifts.
• Ensure T&T facilities are following all Federal, State and local safety and environmental regulations
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the various contractor management platforms ensuring that all required contractor requirements are maintained. (i.e. ISNetworld, Veriforce, Avetta)
• Attend industry/trade association meetings and regulatory sessions as requested to maintain a professional network and represent T&T.
• Continuously work towards improving personal knowledge base and remaining aware of emerging technologies and trends in the EHS environment
• Other duties as assigned relevant to EHS activities

SHIFT INFORMATION

The standard work schedule for a Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is Monday-Friday, 0700-1600; however, this work schedule may vary and include overtime, weekends, holidays, and extended periods of travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer a drug free workplace environment and require a pre-employment drug screen. All applicants are subject to pre-employment security background checks, and some positions may require pre-employment physical fitness for duty tests. All personnel are subject to random, post-accident/injury, for cause, discretionary drug and alcohol testing.

Teichman Group, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , , , , , , status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.