Health and Safety Compliance Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, oversee, and execute Health and Safety Compliance initiatives.

• Offer guidance and ensure accountability for leadership, contractors, OEMs, vendors, suppliers, and employees.

• Guarantee adherence to company, federal, state, provincial, and local safety and environmental regulations and standards.

• Hold stakeholders responsible for implementing H&S policies and procedures.

• Create and evaluate location audits and inspections.

• Identify systemic trends and collaborate with local teams on corrective action plans.

• Engage with project H&S representatives during contract negotiations and project execution phases.

• Assess site-specific safety plans for alignment with EDF power solutions policies and procedures.

• Interpret regulations, best practices, consensus standards, and onsite hazard evaluations.

• Establish onsite H&S practices, policies, procedures, and instructional resources.

• Act as a health and safety subject matter expert for construction, development, and generation teams.

• Provide technical advice on contractor and employee safety and regulatory compliance matters.

• Develop, assess, and analyze H&S metrics and trends for field organizations and leadership.

• Generate H&S documentation and information for field and onsite teams.

• Drive the development of a strong safety culture; oversee contractor and employee outputs on H&S initiatives.

• Manage travel and expenses while ensuring program requests are accompanied by business plans and budget considerations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Solid understanding of Federal, State, and Provincial labor and environmental regulations and standards.

• Strong reading, comprehension, and writing abilities.

• Proficient in technical writing.

• Effective communication skills across all operational levels, including with suppliers and customers.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Valid passport necessary for international travel.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capable of presenting safety topics to large audiences.

• Willingness and ability to travel within North America or internationally as needed.

• Commitment to ongoing education to maintain professional certifications.

• Associate degree or equivalent experience and/or certification in regulatory compliance, hazard identification, safety auditing, corrective action development, safety document development, and safety training development/presentation is preferred.

• CHST, ASP, or OHST certification is mandatory.

• OSHA 500 training is preferred.

• Minimum of five years of practical field safety administration experience is required.

• Knowledge of safety and environmental standards related to electrical utility construction and operations in wind, solar, and energy storage.

• Ability to work at heights, which includes climbing and descending towers; must successfully pass initial Functional Capacity Examination, climb test, and related training.

• Capability to work in extreme weather conditions.

• Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 25 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive bonus incentives; eligible for an annual bonus program.

• Affordable health and wellness coverage for employees and eligible dependents.

• Generous 401(k) matching contributions.

• Paid time off programs.

• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.

• Opportunities for learning, career development, and advancement.

• Mentorship and buddy programs.