Stellar Energy provides custom power augmentation and energy plant solutions for power generation and utilities, liquefied natural gas (LNG), data center, biopharma, and other markets. Stellar Energy's innovative solutions include turbine inlet air chilling, inlet air conditioning (heating and cooling), evaporative cooling, direct contact air chilling, thermal energy storage, district cooling and central utility plants. The company's experience spans more than 20 years and stretches across the globe, with offices in the United States, Asia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Job Summary
The Safety Director will be responsible for promoting a culture of safety, overseeing safety programs, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations, and implementing best practices to minimize risks and accidents on at our manufacturing facilities and project sites. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as a thorough understanding of safety standards and regulations.
Essential Functions:
Directs and coordinates activities of Stellar Energy's safety operations.
Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company, industry, and regulatory standards.
Identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement effective control measures to mitigate risks.
Provide guidance and support to employees on safety-related matters.
Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify, report, and resolve non-compliance issues.
Investigate accidents, near misses, and incidents to determine root causes and recommend preventive measures.
Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to safety.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to safety incidents, training, and compliance.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure safety is integrated into project planning and execution.
Lead incident response and emergency preparedness activities, providing guidance and support during critical situations.
Represent the company during safety audits, inspections, and interactions with regulatory agencies.
Reviews and analyzes expenditure, financial, and operations reports to determine requirements for increasing safety.
Prepares recommendations on findings for management evaluation.
Recommends capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment that would increase safety of operations.
Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
Analytical problem solving
Oral and written communication
Attention to detail
Ability to influence change
Work Environment
This position is based at our fabrication facility which is an industrial environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, loud noise and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions.
Physical Demands
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., however this is subject to change due to business needs.
Travel
10% Travel is expected for this role.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or related field.
5 years in a safety management and leadership role .
Valid qualification in occupational health and safety.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.
Preferred Education and Experience
Certificate in Safety Management
Experience in an ISO 45001 certified organization.
Additional Skills
Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in USA.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.