Project Systems Safety Engineer II (NWS BP002458)

Job Title: Project Systems Safety Engineer II (NWS BP002458)

Location: Ogden, UT

Workstation: Onsite Office Work

Employee Type: Full Time

Duration: Full Time – 2 Year Contract

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements.

On our client's behalf, North Wind Services (NWS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of an Industrial Professional. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer’s mission. The successful candidate will be an employee of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel. Day-to-day direction will be provided by the client to ensure work performance meets all business, technical, legal, safety, regulatory and environmental requirements.

Our client is looking for an experienced Safety Specialist to develop and execute the safety and occupational health component of an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) program. This involves administrative and field tasks per established industry practices, procedures, and regulatory and NWS requirements. The position requires practical application of occupational safety and related disciplines for managing safety and health aspects of a project or facility. The successful candidate will report to an ES&H Manager or Designee and will provide technical assistance to other Safety Services Specialists, construction supervision, subcontractor personnel, field engineers, and client personnel.

Essential Duties

- Executes assignments involving significant safety and health issues and risks, using judgment and experience in the application of scientific techniques and plans to reduce the potential for adverse impacts.
- Integrates safety and health requirements into proposals, planning documents, design, construction, commissioning and startup, operations, schedules, procurement, and subcontract documents.
- Provides input on bid decisions, proposal development, and estimates (scope, constraints, schedules, budgets) with respect to integration and compliance with safety and health requirements.
- Interprets requirements and provides technical assistance within ES&H teams and to other project groups regarding risk and hazard assessment, plan preparation, and ES&H program execution.
- Researches issues and regulatory requirements, performs studies and risk assessments, and prepares documentation and reports.
- Performs safety studies, risk assessments, and other safety and health reviews.
- Drafts and helps implement the project Safety and Health Management Plan, associated plans and procedures, and training program.
- Helps establish emergency preparedness and performs incident investigations.
- Helps identify stakeholders and resolve their concerns.
- Provides input to other project groups, so that safety and health requirements are integrated within project planning, design, construction plans, procurement, and subcontracts.
- Participates in meetings, as required, with customers, project team members, and contractors/subcontractors to advise them of environmental, safety and health requirements.
- Conducts inspections and monitoring to help evaluate ES&H performance, identify corrective actions, and confirm compliance with contract, regulatory, project, and NWS requirements.
- Develops safety and health communication through publications, flyers, posters, signs, banners, and other communication media.
- Analyzes data, tracks ES&H performance and trends, and prepares technical reports.
- Supports other ES&H team members and tasks associated with all three ES&H disciplines.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

- Bachelor of Science Degree in safety, construction, industrial hygiene, life sciences, physical sciences, engineering or other related field from an accredited college or university and at least 3 years of relevant experience; or in lieu of degree, 9 years of progressive professional experience.
- Skilled in oral and written communication and knowledge of computer applications.
- Experience in safety compliance inspection/assessment during construction.

- Specialized knowledge in a safety specialty (e.g., Personal Protective Equipment, lockout/tagout, fall protection, excavation, People-Based Safety) or engineering (e.g., civil, process safety, mechanical) or related disciplines.
- Knowledge of safety management, monitoring programs, principles, and methodologies.
- Knowledge of safety and health laws and regulations and applicable agencies’ permitting processes and responsibilities. Knowledge of engineering, construction, and subcontract work processes.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements.
- Knowledge and experience working under USACE EM385.1.1.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

- 40-hour USACE EM385 training.
- 30 hour OSHA certification.
- Five years of consecutive experience in construction safety.
- Third-party certification in confined space safety; work at heights/fall protection, hazardous materials/IH or other related ES&H specialty.
- First aid/AED training and certification.

Special Requirements:

- Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
- Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 for assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.