TEMP - Environmental Health and Safety

Location: 

US, 94571

 

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assessing health and safety programs, site safety culture, assisting management in injury and illness prevention, and ensuring operations teams are in compliance with local, state and federal occupational health and safety regulations at all Resources operating locations. Resources includes Drilling, Wellfield and Geologist operations. The EHS Coordinator will perform industrial safety and health inspections, audits, training, and provide support for all Resource operations. Will administer Ormat’s safety management system, generate reports, and perform analysis of incidents, key performance indicators, and safety statistics.

 

Essential Functions

  • Assist EHS Manager to continually improve, evaluate, implement, and maintain health, safety and environmental policies and procedures for Drilling and Wellfield Operations, to protect employees and comply with company, state, federal and local regulations.
  • Conduct incident investigations to include responding to and reporting all incidents, determining the root cause of an incident, and implementing corrective actions in Drilling, Wellfield and Geology Operations.
  • Plan, schedule, coordinate and conduct safety orientation for New Hires in a manner that identifies hazards in our workplace and communicates our company vision, values and goals.
  • Plan, schedule, coordinate and conduct effective refresher trainings for personnel according to local, state and federal regulations.
  • Conduct regular visits to work areas to conduct on Drilling, Wellfield and Geologist site safety and environmental inspections and ensure compliance with any regulatory requirements, reinforce the company’s vision, values and goals to the team.
  • Speak to personnel in the field to identify their concerns and assist with implementing corrective actions.
  • Enforce compliance of all company policies and any applicable regulatory requirements in Drilling, Wellfield and Geology Operations.
  • Oversee hazardous waste disposal according to environmental regulations when necessary.
  • Perform and assist with technical writing, including the development of Safety Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Job Safety Analysis, drive the implementation of new procedures to improve working conditions Drilling, Wellfield and Geology Operations.
  • Identify, procure, maintain and provide safety equipment needed in the field through coordination with Rig Supervisors and Management.
  • Maintain and ensure the accurate reporting of incidents on the company’s internal/online record keeping system.
  • Collect and maintain OSHA compliant injury, accident and loss prevention record keeping Drilling, Wellfield and Geology Operations.
  • Administer environmental reporting requirements on a local, state and federal levels.
  • Assist with identifying loss time incidents and unsafe practices, recommend appropriate corrective action to the Technical Manager.
  • Be available (on call) after normal working hours to attend to safety issues that require immediate responsive action. Assist with emergency response and provide first aid guidance when necessary. Ensure up-to-date contact information with emergency services.
  • Must be able to travel up to 80% both domestic and internationally, up to 3 weeks duration

 

Other Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to the EHS group
  • Perform other related duties and projects as assigned by management

 

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

  • Associates degree in related field preferred or a combination of certificates and years of experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in EHS position for drilling operations or equivalent activities
  • Must have OSHA 10 and ability to obtain other certifications necessary to perform the job
    • EHS Coordinator Resources 2: Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or a combination of certificates and years of experience
      • Minimum of 3 years of experience in EHS position for drilling operations or equivalent activities
      • Must have OSHA 30 Certification in General Industry.
      • Working knowledge of the Drilling Industry and safety practices including but not limited to , Well Control, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, PPE, Tool Use and Electrical Safety.
      • Must be a Certified and Competent Trainer for Powered Industrial Trucks.
      • Must have or be able to obtain additional OSHA and other certifications necessary to perform the job.
    • EHS Coordinator Resources 3: Master’s degree in a related field preferred or a combination of certificates and years of experience
      • Minimum of 5 years of experience in EHS position for drilling operations or equivalent activities
      • Must have OSHA 30 Certification in General Industry.
      • Working knowledge of the Drilling Industry and safety practices including but not limited to , Well Control, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, PPE, Tool Use and Electrical Safety.
      • Must be a Certified and Competent Trainer for Powered Industrial Trucks.
      • Must have or be able to obtain additional OSHA and other certifications necessary to perform the job.
  • Working knowledge of the Safety field’s concepts, practices, codes, standards and procedures
  • Must be able to communicate verbally and visually in a clear and effective manner including in noisy and low illumination environments
  • Must have excellent verbal, visual and written communications skills
  • Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and use of the Internet
  • Must be willing to travel to areas of operation to perform safety inspections, and to support and monitor employee safety training
  • Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner
  • Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s driving safety program
  • Demonstrate leadership, forward thinking and planning

 

Physical Requirements

 

  • This job requires sitting approximately 30% and standing up to 70%
  • The ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly
  • Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations
  • This job requires standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling
  • Must be able to work in severe weather conditions
  • Must be able to climb ladders, drilling rigs and walk on uneven surfaces

 


Nearest Major Market: Sacramento
Nearest Secondary Market: Fairfield