• Senior Safety Specialist (Power Plant)

    Oglethorpe Power (Tucker, GA)


    Oglethorpe Power Headquarters, Tucker, GA 30084, US | Salary | 96000-120000 per year | Full Time

     

    | Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Match, Parental Leave, Educational Assistance, Annual Performance Bonus, PTO, and Volunteer Time Off

     

    The Senior Safety Specialist (Power Plant) will play a pivotal role in promoting and ensuring a culture of health and safety across our electrical generating plants and Corporate Office. This dynamic position involves providing day-to-day OSHA compliance support, conducting routine compliance assessments, delivering safety-related training, and supporting the Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP). The ideal candidate will be an advocate for our Safety & Health program, serving as a knowledgeable resource for associates at all levels of the organization.

    Job Duties:

    + Leadership & Direction: Provide daily direction and leadership for Health and Safety programs in assigned areas.

    + Mentorship & Training: Mentor and coach associates and plant management on safety compliance issues through active participation in Safe Teams, safety meetings, and training sessions.

    + Policy Management: Prepare, maintain, standardize, and update safety policies and processes as required by the Safety and Health Manual.

    + Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement programs to enhance safety performance, including self-assessments, audits, benchmarking, peer reviews, and more.

    + Regulatory Compliance: Monitor new federal and state standards, identify potential impacts, and develop action plans for compliance.

    + Training Delivery: Provide or coordinate safety training for assigned locations.

    + Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents and incidents, recommend corrective actions, and follow up on implementation.

    + Risk Management: Coordinate and monitor insurance reviews, ensuring proper evaluation and communication of risk concerns and corrective actions.

    + Industry Engagement: Actively participate in industry peer groups and training to stay updated on technological advances and regulatory compliance issues.

    Qualifications:

    Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

     

    Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years as a safety professional in an electrical generation and transmission utility or a closely related industrial setting.

     

    Equivalent Experience: With a two (2) year degree plus ten (10) years related experience, or twelve (12) years related experience.

    Specialized Skills:

    + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

    + Results-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

    + Strong technical, business analytical, and decision-making capabilities.

    + Working knowledge of power plant equipment and systems.

    + Knowledge of OSHA, DOT/Federal Motor Carrier regulations, and Workers' Compensation requirements.

    + Ability to develop and deliver effective safety-related training.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

    Licenses/Certifications:

    + Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

    + Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

    + Valid driver's license (meets insurance requirements)