Safety Specialist

DEPCOM Power designs, builds, and operates large-scale, high-efficiency solar plants for leading utility companies and asset owners. Our team of solar industry veterans has delivered a project portfolio exceeding $4 billion, meeting every commercial operation date and energy output guarantee. As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, we are expanding our capabilities to provide enhanced energy solutions across the broader energy sector.

About the role

This position requires 95% travel and will be located at construction sites in Aylett, VA and Charlotte Court House, VA. The Safety Specialist will cultivate an Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) culture characterized by collaboration and active participation in safety standards among all employees. This role offers the opportunity to start a career in safety by learning OSHA rules and regulations, state and local laws, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facilitating Safety & Health training for employees, contractors, and others as required.
• Support the planning and implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules, including OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of all internal Koch/DEPCOM EHS Standards and relevant state and federal environmental laws.
• Aid in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and determining corrective actions to prevent recurrence; make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions.
• Foster an EHS environment of collaboration and active participation with all employees.
• Conduct walk-through inspections of field job sites to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions and unsafe acts.
• Assist with managing site risks, including facilitating risk assessments, job safety analyses (JHA), and PPE assessments.
• Provide appropriate care and support for onsite injuries within the standard of care.

Requirements

One of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in safety (EHS), or
• Minimum of 5 years of experience on a project in a construction safety role as a titled safety professional and completion of the OSHA 500 Training course, or
• CHST designation with a minimum of 4 years in a construction safety role as a titled safety professional.

Prior experience with site safety is required.

Qualifications

What will put you ahead:

• State Certification for EMT or Paramedic, or
• National EMT certification (NREMT).

Pay

For this role, we anticipate paying $35 - $45 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply)

Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region.