Health & Safety Coordinator

NSB Omega is searching for a Health & Safety Coordinator for our MAJOR Utilities Client in St. John's, NL.

Assignment Description

• Provide oversight, technical advice, support and direction to the Project Execution team for contract, technical and capital work;
• Provide coaching and support to Project Managers and Construction Management Representatives (CMRs) involved in the execution of work;
• Ensure the Contractor Safety Management Program (CSMP) is effectively implemented through front end involvement in tender specifications, bid reviews, and ongoing field monitoring;
• Liaise with project managers, regional/safety field personnel and CMRs;
• Coordinate and provide coaching for incident investigations;
• Assist new staff with safety reporting and safety observations;
• Review contracts and provide feedback to contract managers;

Review contractor site specific safety documentation/safety plans and provide feedback; Participate in contractor “kick off” meetings;

• Be a point of contact for regional safety employees in the areas we operate;
• Complete field safety interactions, field audits, and other field safety duties;
• Assist Project Managers with completing Risk Assessments;
• Promote and help ensure compliance with the Client's Safety Management Systems;

Facilitate risk assessments and perform audits related to Project Execution work (Contractor Safety Management Programs and other elements of the Client's Safety Management Systems); Deliver CMR training;

• Liaison with the CMRs in the field regarding safety issues and concerns;
• Deliver in house training as required;
• Communicate with Operations on a regular basis;
• Strong knowledge of safety operating procedures, relevant OH&S legislation, and associated industry standards;
• Strong knowledge of capital intensive environments;
• Travel to site as required to provide technical input and field support.
• Travel and work at various sites where projects are being completed

Education & Skills Required

• Passionate about Health and Safety;
• Safety training and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to:

• Safety and Health Management Systems;
• Auditing;
• Incident investigations;
• Risk assessment;
• Training development and delivery;

• Minimum of 5 years experience in construction projects;
• Field experience, particularly relating to hydro-electric facilities or the electrical industry in general is considered desirable;
• Ability to take direction and work independently;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment;
• A valid class 5 driver’s license, as some travel will be required;
• Ability to perform field work in an electrical utility and heavy industrial environments.
• Practicing as or eligible for Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) designation.

Duration

1 year (With Possibility of Extension)

Location

St. John's, NL