Health, Safety, and Environmental Specialist

Talascend is currently seeking a
Health, Safety, and Environmental Specialist for a contract opportunity with our client in Winnemucca, Nevada
.

In this role, you will provide technical oversight of the project’s ES&H compliance activities through inspection of project field execution activities. You will assist project and construction management in implementing and complying with project safety requirements and in addressing ES&H issues as they arise during project execution.

• Provide assistance in a wide variety of environmental, safety, and health disciplines to facilitate implementation of ES&H program and management system, including aiding compliance with standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, systems, and procedures necessary for the safety and health of employees and protection of the environment and communities.
• Maintain ES&H databases, including incident events, audit/assessment findings, and corrective actions.
• Perform statistical analysis of ES&H data to help identify performance trends and contributing factors as part of continuous improvement.
• Identify and support software systems and electronic innovations used by ES&H personnel.
• Lead teams in conducting risk assessments, studies, mitigation planning, and monitoring in response to ES&H issues.
• Prepare communications, reports, and documents for program execution and records retention.
• Assist with incident notifications, lead investigations, and prepare incident investigation reports.
• Recommend and implement improvements in processes, procedures, and work activities to minimize hazard potential.
• Participate in and potentially lead employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs.
• Research moderately complex issues and provide regulatory interpretation and technical advice.
• Support ES&H field and office personnel across all ES&H disciplines.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental, safety, health, or science-related discipline.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA 1926 and 1910 required.
• Understanding of ES&H core processes.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis for incident investigations.
• Experience conducting project contractor orientation and ES&H audits.
• Knowledge of safety programs, principles, and methodologies.
• Familiarity with national safety laws, regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Understanding of hazardous materials and risk mitigation mechanisms.
• Experience in ES&H assessments/inspections during construction.
• Experience managing or overseeing ES&H subcontractors or consultants.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.