Remote - Safety Specialist
Location: Western, MI
Company: Enscicon Corporation
Salary: 70
Category: Construction
Job Description Apply Now
Position Summary:Enscicon is currently hiring for a full-time Safety Specialist for an upcoming Power Generation project in Western Michigan. This will be a full-time position and will be working remotely to assist with the pre-planning stages of the project.
There will be an opportunity to then support the project as the on-site Site Safety Manager during the outage. This will be a 5+ year long project.
Project Pre-Planning:
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Conduct comprehensive job hazard analyses (JHAs) or risk assessments specific to the overhaul, identifying hazards such as confined space entry (e.g., turbine runners, draft tubes, spiral cases), high-pressure water systems, electrical lockout/tagout (LOTO), falls from heights, heavy lifting/rigging, welding/grinding, and potential exposure to hazardous materials like oils or asbestos.
- Evaluate site-specific conditions, including dam/tailrace access, emergency shutdown procedures, and interactions with ongoing plant operations.
- Review historical incident data, equipment manuals, and past overhaul reports to anticipate unique risks (e.g., cavitation damage, structural integrity during disassembly).
- Develop or update the project-specific safety plan, including emergency response procedures, rescue plans for confined spaces, and protocols for dewatering/isolation of the turbine unit.
- Create or refine safe work procedures, permits (e.g., confined space, hot work, energized work), and pre-task planning worksheets.
- Integrate safety requirements into the overall project schedule, ensuring milestones like isolation, disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly include built-in safety controls.
- Ensure the plan complies with relevant standards (e.g., OSHA for general industry/construction, FERC dam safety guidelines, and any state or utility-specific requirements).
- Prepare documentation for regulatory submissions, safety audits, or client reviews related to the overhaul.
- Identify required training for all personnel (e.g., confined space entry and rescue, fall protection, LOTO, rigging/signaling, respiratory protection, hazardous energy control) and coordinate delivery before work begins.
- Develop or deliver toolbox talks and safety orientations tailored to the hydroelectric environment and specific overhaul tasks.
- Specify and verify safety equipment needs (e.g., atmospheric monitors, harnesses/lifelines, ventilation systems, communication devices for confined spaces, personal flotation devices if working near water).
- Review contractor safety programs and qualifications if external teams are involved, and plan for safety oversight during execution.
- Participate in pre-planning meetings with project managers, engineers, maintenance teams, and contractors to integrate safety into design/execution plans (e.g., scaffolding, rigging plans, access/egress).
- Develop communication protocols, including stop-work authority, incident reporting, and daily safety briefings.
- Plan for ongoing monitoring, such as safety audits, inspections, and key performance indicators during the project.
- Bachelor's Degree in Safety or Construction Management preferred
- CSP or CHST certification preferred
- OSHA 500 or 501 preferred
- 5+ years of safety experience in industrial construction for power generation projects.
Enscicon is an EOE including individuals with disabilities and veterans.