Safety Specialist - Charah Solutions : Job Details

Do you thrive in a company in which you roll up your sleeves and get it done? Do you want to work for a company that is people-centric, execution driven, accountability focused and marked by world-class safety, a high level of energy and unquestionable integrity? If so, come join us. Charah Solutions is the leading provider of environmental services and byproduct sales to the power generation industry.

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, we assist utilities and independent power producers in sustainably managing and recycling ash byproducts generated from the combustion of coal in the production of electricity. With over 30 years of experience, we also design and implement solutions for ash pond management and closure, landfill construction, fly ash sales, and structural fill projects. To be our best, we need the best. At Charah Solutions, our best begins with you.

Charah Solutions offers: Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Contribution After 1 Year, Paid Time Off, Incredible Safety Record, and Well-Maintained Equipment.

This position is responsible for enforcing health and safety guidelines, policies, and procedures within the workplace.

Promote a safe workplace without risk to health

Ensure the workplace satisfies health and safety requirements

Proactive prevention and precautions against, or adequate control of, exposure to hazardous substances, and danger from flammable, explosive, electrical, noise, radiation and manual handling risks

Investigate accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventable measures

Report or review findings from accident investigations and facilities inspections

Provide weekly reports on activities and observations

Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance

Work with the Safety Manager to conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment

Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents

Communicates safety policies with customers

Act as safety resource contact for site managers on multiple projects / jobs

Perform other duties as assigned

A valid drivers license required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Bachelors degree in safety related program preferred

Minimum of 5 years work experience in safety and/or compliance functions required

Prior experience in ash management, waste, civil-type construction or related environment preferred

OSHA 510 certification required

A familiarity with OSHA 1926 standards and requirements

A working knowledge of heavy equipment and excavation safety

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required

Position requires honesty, dependability, and ability to be relied upon, responsible, and fulfill obligations

Ability to use electronic equipment such as computer, cell phone and handheld radio for communication with supervisors and co-workers

This position requires a flexible work schedule: nights, weekends and holidays

Must be able to climb, maintain body equilibrium, reach, grasp, bend and walk/stand/sit for extended periods of time

Must be able to hear and see naturally or with correction

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Be subject to loud noises

Be subject to atmospheric conditions - one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odor, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

This position requires working in the internal and external environment

Ability to work independently and as a team

Ability to work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment

Ability to effectively communicate