Associated General Contractors Of America
Manager, Construction Safety
Associated General Contractors Of America, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Manager, Construction Safety
Company: NRG
Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002
Job Summary Responsible for the development and management of Safety and Health programs including but not limited to emergency planning, fire protection, OSHA compliance, conduct/review and assess construction contractor safety and training programs against state and Federal requirements and best practices. Manage Construction EH&S programs for DE&C projects to include major utility-scale generation projects, environmental & plant services projects during project formation, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover to O&M teams. Ability to educate and engage contract companies while providing technical expertise and functional direction related to power plant construction safety compliance issues.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Embraces Safety as NRG’s highest priority. This position ensures our business partners demonstrate safety values in line with NRG expectations and have programs in compliance with federal and state regulations and NRG requirements
Monitor and evaluate changes in applicable Occupational Safety & Health regulations, national consensus standards, and industry best practices to ensure company policies, procedures, and work practices remain current
Develop, review, and revise DE&C Safety Manual policies
Personal ability to strongly influence and motivate contractors, employees and management in all areas of occupational health, safety, and training
Assist contract companies in fostering employee safety involvement and engagement at all levels
Promote safety accountably at all levels
Accompany and participate in Third Party safety assessments of project sites
Proactively identify project safety risks; develop methods to mitigate or eliminate risks before they evolve into material threats to project
Advise management on safety and environmental concerns
Lead risk assessment initiatives and hazard identification
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on environmental and safety issues
Promote a culture of safety and environmental awareness
Participate in the Contractor review & selection process
Assist Project Manager in selection of site safety representatives
Conduct site safety assessment to ensure internal safety controls are being implemented
Maintain department safety statistics and related reports
Working Conditions
Open office environment when in office – sedentary 50%
Outdoors – walking, climbing, standing 50%
Travel required up to 60% of time
Ability to work effectively in varied work terrain, environments, elevations and exposures required
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related field
10 years minimum relevant construction safety experience in utility-scale projects, project engineering or direct construction of power plants or related infrastructure
Certification in Occupational Safety and Health
Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state regulations
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Certification - (CSP), (CHST) is a plus
Experience in the electric generation industry or related field
Completed OSHA training such as 10/30 hour Construction Standards, OSHA 500 Trainer, Fall Protection, Excavation and Trenching safety, HAZCOM, Confined Space, Lockout/ Tagout, and Cranes and Rigging Safety
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Exceptional people and communication skills desired
Collaborative management style
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
Verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, standards and power plant operations
Knowledge of health and safety investigations
Knowledge of MSHA regulations and Mine operations
Knowledge of NFPA standards
Ability producing reports and developing relevant policies
Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
Physical Requirements
Climbing ladders
Walking/standing longer than 1 hour
Exposure to hot/cold environments
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
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Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002
Job Summary Responsible for the development and management of Safety and Health programs including but not limited to emergency planning, fire protection, OSHA compliance, conduct/review and assess construction contractor safety and training programs against state and Federal requirements and best practices. Manage Construction EH&S programs for DE&C projects to include major utility-scale generation projects, environmental & plant services projects during project formation, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover to O&M teams. Ability to educate and engage contract companies while providing technical expertise and functional direction related to power plant construction safety compliance issues.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Embraces Safety as NRG’s highest priority. This position ensures our business partners demonstrate safety values in line with NRG expectations and have programs in compliance with federal and state regulations and NRG requirements
Monitor and evaluate changes in applicable Occupational Safety & Health regulations, national consensus standards, and industry best practices to ensure company policies, procedures, and work practices remain current
Develop, review, and revise DE&C Safety Manual policies
Personal ability to strongly influence and motivate contractors, employees and management in all areas of occupational health, safety, and training
Assist contract companies in fostering employee safety involvement and engagement at all levels
Promote safety accountably at all levels
Accompany and participate in Third Party safety assessments of project sites
Proactively identify project safety risks; develop methods to mitigate or eliminate risks before they evolve into material threats to project
Advise management on safety and environmental concerns
Lead risk assessment initiatives and hazard identification
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on environmental and safety issues
Promote a culture of safety and environmental awareness
Participate in the Contractor review & selection process
Assist Project Manager in selection of site safety representatives
Conduct site safety assessment to ensure internal safety controls are being implemented
Maintain department safety statistics and related reports
Working Conditions
Open office environment when in office – sedentary 50%
Outdoors – walking, climbing, standing 50%
Travel required up to 60% of time
Ability to work effectively in varied work terrain, environments, elevations and exposures required
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related field
10 years minimum relevant construction safety experience in utility-scale projects, project engineering or direct construction of power plants or related infrastructure
Certification in Occupational Safety and Health
Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state regulations
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Certification - (CSP), (CHST) is a plus
Experience in the electric generation industry or related field
Completed OSHA training such as 10/30 hour Construction Standards, OSHA 500 Trainer, Fall Protection, Excavation and Trenching safety, HAZCOM, Confined Space, Lockout/ Tagout, and Cranes and Rigging Safety
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Exceptional people and communication skills desired
Collaborative management style
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
Verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, standards and power plant operations
Knowledge of health and safety investigations
Knowledge of MSHA regulations and Mine operations
Knowledge of NFPA standards
Ability producing reports and developing relevant policies
Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
Physical Requirements
Climbing ladders
Walking/standing longer than 1 hour
Exposure to hot/cold environments
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
Official description on file with Talent.
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