Safety Advisor

NSB Omega is searching for a Safety Advisor for our MAJOR Utilities Client in St. John's, NL.

Assignment Description

• Provide oversight, technical advice, support and direction to the Project Execution team for contract, technical and capital work;
• Provide coaching and support to Project Managers and Construction Management Representatives (CMRs) involved in the execution of work;
• Ensure the Contractor Safety Management Program is effectively implemented through front end involvement in tender specifications and bid reviews, and ongoing field monitoring;
• Act as a liaison with project managers, regional / safety field personnel and CMRs.
• Coordinate and provide coaching for incident investigations;
• Assist new staff with safety reporting and safety observations;
• Review contracts and provide feedback to contract managers;
• Review contractor site specific safety documentation / safety plans and provide feedback;
• Participate in contractor “kick off” meetings;
• Be a point of contact for regional safety in the areas we operate;
• Perform field work, safety tours and safety inspections;
• Responsible to promote and ensure compliance with The Client's Safety Management Systems;
• Facilitate project risk assessments and perform audits related to Project Execution work (Contractor Safety Management Programs and the Safety Management Systems);
• Deliver CMR training;
• Liaison with the CMRs in the field regarding safety issues and concerns;
• Deliver in house training as required;
• Communicate with Operations on a regular basis;
• Strong knowledge of safety operating procedures and relevant OHS legislation and associated industry standards;
• Strong knowledge of capital intensive environments;
• Travel to site as required to provide technical input and field support.
• Travel and work at various sites where projects are being completed (Menihek, Churchill Falls, Muskrat Falls, Soldiers Pond, etc).

Education and Experience Required

• Safety training and / or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Safety and Health Management Systems
  • Auditing and incident investigations
  • Risk assessment
  • Development of corporate programs and standards;
• Minimum of 5 years experience in construction projects;
• Field experience, particularly relating to hydro-electric facilities or the electrical industry in general is considered desirable;
• Good computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment;
• A valid driver’s license will be required as there will be some travel involved;
• Ability to perform field work in an electrical utility and heavy industrial environments.

Duration
1 Year(With Possibility of Extension)

Location
St. John's, NL