Safety Specialist

LS Green Link is building a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to produce high-voltage submarine power cablesin

Chesapeake, VA. These cables are integral to the global supply chain for offshore wind farms and designed to optimize bulk clean-power transmission. This operation will generate a variety of professional and production position sand help bring advanced manufacturing capabilities to support the clean technology industry in Virginia. andyou can be a part of it!

We are currently seeking a Safety Specialist, who will be responsible for evaluation and administration of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and initiatives to minimize risks associated with environmental, health & safety issues while ensuring compliance with OSHA, VOSH, and relevant legal requirements.

• $75,000 - $90,000/year

• Good understanding of each stage of factory construction and capability for process-specific safety management
• Review and verify the safety plans and implementation status of Contractors throughout the construction process
• Review and approval of daily work plans of Contractors and manage SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations)
• Collect and manage safety and health feedback from Contractors
• Conduct joint site inspections with Contractor managers and verify corrective actions for deficiencies
• Evaluate Contractors' safety performance (accident rate, training participation rate, number of violations, etc., as per KPIs)
• Implement necessary measures for repeated violations, such as warnings, stop work or removal
• Evaluate working conditions to identify unsafe situations or equipment
• Oversee operations, ensuring all workers including contractors fully understand safety legal requirement and that they do not take dangerous actions
• Assist contractors in investigating accidents to identify the causes and determine actions to prevent similar accidents in the future
• Develop emergency preparedness plans and create employee resources to direct workers in potentially dangerous situations, and review Contractors' emergency plans while establishing communication systems
• Assist TF for Factory Construction with managing internal and external relationships (e.g., government agency, consultants, insurers, brokerage, and legal) as necessary
• Conduct periodic HSE patrols, prepare HSE reports, and perform internal reporting.
• Maintains and publishes safety KPIs weekly and accumulatively
• Stays current regarding applicable safety and environmental regulations, practices, tools, and processes and communicates changes throughout the organization
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor
• The following duties may be added once the factory construction is completed (expected by the end of 2027) and production begins
  • Develop workplace safety and health policies, along with necessary safety standards, criteria, and updates
  • Develop and conduct safety education programs for all employees
  • Implement employee health promotion programs
  • Obtain and maintain international safety management certifications
  • Respond to customer HSE audits

• Must have a bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or a related field, with at least 3 years of equivalent safety working experience in construction for manufacturing complexes, manufacturing facilities since obtaining the accredited qualification
• BCSP certification preferred
• Compliance experience in the industry
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations
• CPR/First Aid certification a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Authorization to work in the US

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate with others both verbally and in writing
• Understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Strong problem-solving and motivational skills
  
  Ability to work with various teams in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent document and report writing skills

• Be independently mobile
• Must be able to sit for an extended period of time
• Must be able to push or pull up to 50 lbs. with assistance
• Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection
• Mainly work at construction sites and must wear appropriate safety gear