Safety Engineer Maryland - SafetyEmployment.com

Safety Engineering opportunity near Frederick, MD. Industrial Safety experience within a Power Plant facility highly desired.

Client Company, an independent Power Company with experienced leadership and financial strength has an immediate opportunity for a Safety Engineer located in Montgomery County, MD.

This position offers plenty of developmental and leadership opportunities, Tuition Assistance to further your education or obtain a professional certification, a 401(k) – Company matches 75% of the first 6% of employee contributions, Bonus program - in addition to base compensation, you're eligible for an annually-paid bonus, and Casual dress - The plant environment lends itself to a more relaxed dress code than you'd find in your typical office safety position.

Position Overview:

The Safety Engineer is responsible for coordinating programs relating to overall Safety and Health compliance, response actions, incident investigation and implementation of company Safety and Health management system and policies.

Duties will also include:

•The preparation of site specific safety compliance training programs & modules.
•Provide or work with the Training Coordinator to arrange for required safety training of station personnel
•Analysis of hazardous materials used or proposed for use at the site
• Inspections and participation in accident investigations/root cause analysis of safety incidents, inspections, and audits, and filings under federal regulations.

Performance Objectives:

•Learn the processes and safety practices for this Power Generating Station, it's important that you understand how the plant operates so you can effectively implement safety programs and practices. This is a coal-fired power plant with a generating capacity of 1,492 megawatts. Construction crews are also in the process of building scrubbers, to reduce emissions from the plant, so construction safety is another key concern.
•Build relationships with the people who operate the plant. "Safety is a people business" - that's the motto of our safety organization. This position places emphasis on the people side of safety.
•The Safety organization will implement a People-Based Safety Initiative very soon. Involvement is hands-on and immediate; the project has a targeted completion date of October 2008.
•Continue to develop technical skills and safety industry knowledge. The organization supports continued education, conference attendance and pursuit of certifications that are relevant to the position. There is always more to learn when it comes to safety.

Position Requirements and Preferences:

We're looking for a candidate with five years in Industrial Safety; preferably in a power plant environment (oil refinery or chemical processing plant backgrounds are acceptable). You should have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (with a focus on industrial safety, EHS, etc., preferred).

Most important of all, you must be able to communicate ideas and procedures effectively to the plant employees and the team. Have you been an agent of change for safety? This opportunity is for you !

An excellent compensation and benefit package is provided including relocation.

Contact: Interested candidates are encouraged to forward a cover letter and resume which reflects in detail the position responsibilities and requirements to John P. Roche at john@jprrecruiting.com Mention you learned of this position at SafetyEmployment.com

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