HSSE Specialist

Location: Remote

Travel: 30%-50%

Description:

Reporting to the Health, Safety Security & Environmental Manager, the Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Specialist (HSSE Specialist) will assist in the implementation and coordination of a comprehensive Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Management System, evaluate program effectiveness and provide routine reports to management in accordance with TerraForm policies. The HSSE Specialist will also evaluate contractor safety and environmental performance, and coach employees, contractors and subcontractors in the appropriate application of OSHA standards and TerraForm Management System requirements. The position will provide support to locations in Ontario, Maine, New York, Vermont, Illinois, Nebraska, Texas and Hawaii.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to climb Wind Turbines up to 110 meters in height and perform HSSE audits and safe work observations
• Assist in the establishment, communication and accomplishment of annual safety, environmental and security goals;
• Maintain and assist in the implementation of health, safety, security and environmental policies and procedures;
• Assist in the implementation of risk management programs within the framework of TerraForm's Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Management System and recommend corrective/preventive measures to reduce risks;
• Recognize, practice and advise on safe work habits using sound safety and environmental principles in accordance with company policies and procedures. Immediately act upon incorrect application of procedures or unsafe work practices when witnessed and, if necessary, stop the work;
• Conduct and coordinate internal and independent third-party Health, Safety, Security and Environmental audits;
• Assist and participate in Safety, Security, Environmental and Public Safety Risk Assessments;
• Coordinate and conduct planning/strategy workshops and Health, Safety, Security and Environmental training for employees and contractors;
• Assist and participate in new employee Health, Safety, Security and Environmental orientations;
• Provide HSSE Training in accordance with regulatory requirements and TerraForm policy and procedures;
• Evaluate and document contractor performance regarding safety compliance issues;
• Conduct prequalification of consultant and contractor Health, Safety, Security and Environmental programs;
• Assess the Health, Safety, Security and Environmental risk and impact of company activities as well as projects and advise the project teams of related requirements;
• Coach employees, contractors and subcontractors regarding compliance with state, federal and local regulatory licenses, permits and safety/health requirements including OSHA regulations and Public Safety programs, SDS databases, and hazardous material reporting;
• Assist, support, guide, and participate in the employee Health, Safety, Security and Environmental committees;
• Assist, support, participate and/or lead incident investigations within the operational group and occasionally outside the operational group;
• Develop standard Health, Safety, Security and Environmental operational procedures in consultation and coordination with employees, Brookfield Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Staff

Requirements:

• Highly self-motivated with an ability to establish and achieve desired goals and objectives;
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in application of federal, state and local safety and environmental regulatory requirements;
• Knowledge of and proficiency in the application of Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Excel and Word;
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills;
• Proficiency in oral presentation and ability to act as a trainer;
• Excellent personal organization and team skills;
• Knowledge of and experience in application of electrical (high and low voltage) related safety practices is preferred;
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and prioritize competing deadlines.

Candidates Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience in preparing, implementing and coordinating Health, Safety, Security and Environmental systems and programs is preferred;
• A degree in Safety Management Sciences, Industrial Hygiene or a related field is desired, but not required;
• GWO BST and ART certifications is preferred
• Knowledge of GE wind turbines, Vestas wind turbines and Clipper wind turbines is preferred
• Must possess valid driver's license and be willing and able to travel and work flexible hours, including occasional weekends, holidays and nights;
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a passport