Project Specialist-EHS- BW Electric

Provide Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) support so that work activities, including construction, operation, maintenance and retirement of our energy systems, are conducted safely and in a manner that complies with all federal, state and local regulations in addition to Company procedures and protocols. Work closely with operations personnel to support the Company's commitment to Environmental, Health and Safety Excellence. Facilitates efforts to achieve a zero harm and 100% compliance culture. Core Responsibilities

• Provide Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) support so that work activities, including construction, operation, maintenance and retirement of our energy systems, are conducted safely and in a manner that complies with all federal, state and local regulations in addition to Company procedures and protocols. Work closely with operations personnel to support the Company's commitment to Environmental, Health and Safety Excellence. Facilitates efforts to achieve a zero harm and 100% compliance culture.
• Ensures implementation of Company safety, health and environmental programs for our employees.
• Adhere to the Company's EH&S programs and provides support so that safe practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
• Lead to support a culture of teamwork, honesty, integrity and openness regarding environmental, health and safety issues.
• Ensure progress against organizational goals on an ongoing basis, ensuring that corrections are made as needed to maintain compliance.
• Interaction with Operating Groups:
• Perform EH&S incident analysis; complete entries into the Safety and Health Information Management System (SHIMS) and fulfill reporting requirements (as required).
• Work with operating managers, planners, supervisors and field crews to continuously improve our safety culture and compliance with Environment and Health standards. Optimize use of the Safety Leadership System.
• Conduct and document onsite Job Site Safety Exchanges, inspections and assessments of company and contractor personnel regarding work practices.
• Work with operating areas to provide EH&S input in developing, critiquing, and revising operating area procedures and work practices.
• Lead EH&S investigations and Close Call and/or Time out resolution.
• Provide advice, counsel and information on EH&S matters to all levels within the operating area.
• Assist in the development and coordination of EH&S-related programs.
• Provide off-hour response to electrical emergency events, time outs, injuries, MVCs etc..
• Provide EH&S related communications and information at business and safety meetings, in the field and through safety talks and tailboard sessions to ensure consistency across all operational areas.
• Participate in periodic self-assessments to predict and prevent noncompliance.
• Assist in the implementation of plans, programs and strategies that effectively protect our workers and the public from the potential hazards associated with our work activities and negative impact to the environment. Lead EH&S effort to integrate and promote human performance initiatives into our work practices to achieve operating excellence and prevent incidents that may result in injury, environmental issues, vehicle collisions, and equipment damage or other impact.
• Assist in the coordination of the company's response to environmental incidents such as spills and releases so that reporting, cleanup, response operations and waste management are conducted safely and in compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.
• Monitor and track internal and external spill reporting and spill close-out requirements.
• Provide EH&S support as required in the maintenance, repair and improvement of equipment and ensure implementation, update and modification of SPCC plans, Hazardous Waste Management and Contingency plans, and Risk Management Plans (as applicable).
• Monitor SPDES permits for site compliance with permit conditions and strict adherence to permit sampling requirements (as applicable).
• Provide assistance as required in the management of environmental compliance programs and plans such as SARA and chemical reporting.
• Perform contractor oversight activities to measure compliance and EH&S performance in accordance with applicable procedures and the Contract Administration Manual. These oversight activities will also include pre-work review of environmental, health, and safety plans (eHASP) for acceptance.
• Interact with other EH&S tenants and operations personnel to ensure safety and environmental compliance, including safe material storage at our work locations (as applicable).
• Perform other related ass