Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Cambridge, Canada - BWXT Canada Ltd.

BWXT Canada Ltd.

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Cambridge, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_BWXT Canada Ltd. is a world leader in design, engineering, manufacture, construction and service of nuclear power generation equipment. As a supplier of innovative, high-quality nuclear components and services we cater to a worldwide customer base.

We take great pride in supplying highly engineered solutions that allow our customers to compete within the complex nuclear power generation industry.

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We are recruiting for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist for our Manufacturing division in Cambridge, Ontario.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the EHS Manager, the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist) will be responsible for the company's Environmental Health and Safety program, including the Nuclear Health & Safety Program.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develop and review health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with site, company and government regulations and legislation.
Lead the issue resolution process related to near miss and injury investigations; develop detailed reports based on root cause analysis, recommend solutions, assist in implementation of corrective actions, followup where required. Assist with WSIB reporting and return to work as needed.
Proactively review work procedures and complete risk assessments where necessary. ldentify potentially hazardous situations and take proactive measures to correct them, including reviewing reported incidents and unsafe practices.
Perform prestart reviews for machine and equipment changes.
Aid with the implementation of ANSI Z10.
Work to thoroughly understand workstation processes and/or project requirements to ensure health and safety requirements have been met and are being adhered to.
Monitor machine and equipment changes, ensuring that health and safety precautions are considered.
Work with management to design programs and strategies that protect employees from workplace hazards.
Support inhouse projects/initiatives by assisting the EHS Manager in the completion of contractor Safe Work Plans and delivering safety orientations with contractors from time to time.
Ensure that employee training is up to date (i.e. First Aid, WHMIS, emergency procedures, etc.) and facilitate training or coordinator third party trainers to conduct training as necessary.
Relay required safety information to all new hires and temporary support staff when requested.
Participate as a member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
Maintain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binder and ensure SDS' for all products on site are on hand.

- lssue EHS Work Permits for all non-routine work.

Administer compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems (i.e. Gensuite, Learning Management System) for worker training, routine tasks, worker concerns, action items and event reporting.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Postsecondary education in a related field or minimum 4 year direct EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent knowledge of governing occupational health and safety laws and regulations.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and spoken.
Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as government regulators.
Handson problem solver.
Proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
Knowledge of ISO 14001 or ISO 45001.

WHY JOIN BWXT?

Work within the growing and exciting nuclear industry as well as with highly skilled employees
Competitive salaries
Employerpaid pension plan
Profit sharing plan
Bonus plan
Competitive Health and Dental benefits
Educational Refund Program
Life insuranceand so much more

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