Health & Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Terra-Gen is a growing developer and operator of renewable energy facilities with facilities located in California. The Safety Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the occupational safety and health performance for assigned locations. This includes working with local management to implement and monitor all safety policies and procedures to support their Operations teams. This individual must be comfortable and enjoy the outdoors to fulfil the duties of regular internal facility inspections and supporting the Operations teams, while ensuring duties back in the office are completed on-time and documented.

This ideal person is dependable, self-motivated, and only requires general supervision in order to successfully support health & safety programs related to renewable energy generating facilities (solar PV, battery energy storage systems). This individual understands federal, state OHSA regulations and has great relationship building and communications skills. The individual must be able to provide straightforward, easy-to-understand guidance as it applies to the safety practices at the assigned facilities.

The role will positively promote and influence a culture of safety and compliance with laws, regulations, the company’s code of ethics, internal requirements and other policies and procedures through the implementation and maintenance of the company’s health and safety program. We are looking for an influencer who thrives in a field operation.

This role is a full-time hybrid position supporting the company’s PV/BESS operations. The role combines remote work (from home) with weekly on-site presence at the field office in Mojave and requires routine travel to the facilities in Kern, San Bernardino, San Diego, Riverside, and Los Angeles Counties. This role may also require out-of-state travel to support facility and/or office operations in other states, such as Texas, Nevada, and New York.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives EHS policy, a positive culture and annual goals and objectives within the assigned site locations.
• Effectively communicates and implements safety procedures and programs to drive results. Promotes reducing employee risk by planning and executing safe procedures.
• Maintain a working knowledge of HSE-related regulatory requirements and expertise in electrical safety, LOTO and fall protection.
• Deliver trainings (e.g. orientation, Allhands) for assigned locations in alignment with a goal of zero injuries and assume personal responsibility for safe work practices in all operations. Assign training and run reports through training management system as required.
• Support Operations with the administration of qualification programs.
• Conduct frequent facilities inspections and complete detailed written reports and documented closure of open items. Work collaboratively with Contractor Safety Specialist to implement Contractor EHS program requirements.
• Maintain EAPs and communicate and train staff for assigned locations.
• Respond to incidents and classify injuries based on a working knowledge of OSHA definitions. Execute post-accident drug testing when required.
• Investigates incidents to determine root cause and identify corrective actions to prevent recurrence in a timely manner. Conduct thorough interviews with affected employees, supervisors, witnesses and SME’s and document the interviews.
• Present investigation reports to Safety Committees and Management Safety Committee.
• Facilitate all incidents, hazard recognition and near-misses reporting including training employees on how to prepare reports, including recommendations to prevent recurrence and working with Supervisors to implement approved course of action.
• Maintains incident documents in SharePoint and review hazard recognition reports, analyze trends, propose and recommend remedial action.
• Develops high quality Safety Alerts based upon incident investigations or other topics.
• Facilitates and/or serves as an active participant within Safety Committees meetings (PV BESS and Wind) to continually promote and strengthen the safety culture.
• Provide data and information to support reporting established key performance indicators.
• Conduct daily interaction with managers, frontline employees and contractors.
• Periodic interaction with local emergency response groups and regulatory agencies
• If asked, support local management by working with the Legal, 3rd Party and Safety Leaders to mitigate OSHA citations and assist in general liability claims litigation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to work efficiently and independently, self-starter
• Solid sense of accountability and sound personal judgement
• Knowledge and applied experience in planning for, and performing and participating in safety inspections and/or audits
• Able to accurately compile and submit reports
• Knowledge and applied experience in incident reporting and emergency response (preferred)
• Computer skills with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, SharePoint.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to lead responsibilities and work in a collaborative high paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines.
• Conscientious and detail-oriented with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good judgment and sound decision-making skills.
• Adherence to safety rules and performance expectations
• Individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge

• 5+ years of health & safety experience, required.
• Expertise with electrical safety preferred
• Ability to evaluate risk and apply hazard control measures
• Proven experience investigating injuries and developing RCA reports with sound corrective actions
• Familiarity with TapRooT preferred
• PV/BESS renewables experience preferred
• Proven experience in developing and delivering safety training.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment, systems construction, capacity limitations, theories of operation and operating procedures.
• Safe use of tools, probable causes of equipment and systems malfunctions.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
• Knowledge of electrical test equipment and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and OSHA CFR 1926 Regulations.
• Computer proficiency (combination of virtual, office based, and in-field)

Communication Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills at all levels
• Excellent written & verbal communication
• Engaging public speaking skills

Reasoning Ability & Decision-Making Skills

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and focus on quality
• Problem solving skills
• Proficient in identifying potential problems and developing written or verbal corrective action plans focused on resolving potential issues independently

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• High School Diploma, GED or higher education
• Valid CA driver’s license with excellent driving record (required)
• First Aid, CPR, AED
• Safety Certification Preferred – Certificate in Safety Management, ASP or CSP

Physical Demands

• Ability to comfortably lift up to 50lbs and ability to maneuver in steep grades and muddy conditions.
• Travel to projects (and potential for overnight stays) approximately 25%-35% of the time

Work Environment

• Ability to conduct field work in challenging terrain and/or during inclement weather, often independently

Terra-Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state or local requirements such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees must be authorized to work in the US and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I-9.

Terra-Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.

The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.