JOB OVERVIEW:

The Primoris Renewable Energy (PRE) O&M division is searching for an HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality) Specialist located in the continental United States. The position does not require relocation.  This is a field based role requiring up to 80% travel to project sites located throughout the continental U.S. This position reports to the HSEQ Manager.

The HSEQ Specialist position will primarily provide on-site HSEQ support for multiple projects involving various renewable energy scopes of work and will occasionally provide off-site support for our technicians, field supervisors, and active projects from their home office. The role requires HSEQ skills & knowledge related to energy production.

Rotation schedule: Eligible for 1 work week rotation off-site every 8 consecutive weeks in the field.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Ensure personnel are properly trained and equipped to successfully perform their work. Implement the Integrated Management System and its standards on assigned project sites. Ensure the Integrated Management System standards are being applied/adhered to on project sites. Modify and maintain the HSEQ Manual to meet project-specific needs. Regularly perform audits, inspections, job hazard analyses (JHA), failure mode and effects analyses (FMEA), event (incident) analyses, etc. Regularly conduct pre-event analyses (audits, inspections & JHAs) and collect samples and data. Identify and implement defenses for physical (HSE), financial & reputational (Quality) hazards and risks. Identify improvement opportunities to address hazards, risks, and inefficiencies. Assist the HSEQ Manager, Technical Services Manager and Operations Managers with the design of work instructions. Inspect work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed. Manage injury & illness cases and provide support for affected personnel. Support the HSEQ Manager with the maintenance and revision of the Integrated Management System via documentation feedback and documentation management.  Support the HSEQ Manager with the collection, organization, and communication of quantitative and qualitative data. Assist Technicians and Field Supervisors with site-level documentation management. Undergo training to sharpen own knowledge and skills.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

2 to 4 years of experience in either a general industry or construction environment is required. Energy industry experience strongly preferred.   In lieu of experience, the following will be considered: Associate’s Degree in Health & Safety, Engineering, Technology, or relevant Applied Sciences from an accredited institution can be substituted for 1 year of experience Certification from BCSP or ASQ can be substituted for 1 year of experience Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety, Engineering, Technology, or relevant Applied Sciences from an accredited institution can be substituted for 2 years of experience Master’s Degree (or greater) in Health & Safety, Engineering, Technology, or relevant Applied Sciences from an accredited institution can be substituted for 3 years of experience

Education/Training: Must meet one of the following education/training criteria:

OHSA 501 or 500, OR BCSP Certified (CHST, GSP, ASP, CSP), OR ASQ Certified (Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Auditor, Reliability Engineer, Quality Engineer, OR Bachelor’s Degree (or greater) in Health & Safety, Engineering, Technology, or other Applied Sciences. Ability to learn and apply knowledge of current OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, ASME, ASTM, DOT & EPA standards, and guidelines. Effectively communicate and develop positive working relationships with customers, customer representatives, and PRE O&M personnel, to facilitate the HSEQ objectives. Ability to coach, mentor and collaborate with staff at all levels to drive continuous improvement in safety & health, environmental, quality development and process improvement. Write reports, technical specifications, work instructions, procedures, business correspondence and document HSEQ-related issues and activities. Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, statistics, and geometry. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations. Apply principles of quality, lean, kaizen and continuous improvement. Effective computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, cloud-based software/applications, etc.). Must maintain a valid state issued Class D driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR). Must maintain ability to travel up to 80%.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Primoris Renewable Energy (PRE) O&M division is focused on providing comprehensive site Operations & Maintenance, Repower, Engineered Solutions, Warranty and Specialty services to the energy sector with a strong focus on solar photovoltaics, energy storage and other renewable energy technologies.