Health and Safety, Sr Advisor at ENGIE in Houston, TX

What You Can Expect

As the Health and Safety Sr. Advisor you will assist in the development and implementation of a Health and Safety Management System that encompass standards of excellence, programs, policies, procedures, and processes for ENGIE’s Global Business Unit Renewable & Flex Power North America. Your focus will be on supporting the Business Unit’s project development, construction, and operational activities. You will be responsible for partnering with all staff to influence an organizational culture that leads to proactive safety culture.

In this role your key responsibilities everyday will be:

• Support the development and evolution of a H&S strategic plan in collaboration with leadership and H&S staff throughout ENGIE North America. The plan will address working environments in Renewables, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) construction, and operational
• Support HS database management and provide required monthly statistical reports to Renewable & Flex Power North America corporate. Tracks the performance and progress of action plans, programs and processes, including corrective action plans. Helps produce leading indicators and proactive trending.
• Conduct regular onsite safety training,, compliance audits, incident investigations, root cause analysis, safety cultural assessments, monthly reports, regular interactions with our Partners.
• As directed, facilitates serious incident investigations, including all HiPo’s, SIF’s. Applies Root Cause Failure Analysis tools when facilitating investigations to determine causal factors. Works with the proper teams to identigy countermeasures to prevent recurrence and eliminate deviations from the standard
• Provides guidance and acts as a role model for HS full time professionals, site managers, front line supervisors and office staff in the effective implementation processes and procedures
• Supports design of Renewable & Flex Power North America H&S Management System. Researches new or revised OSHA/OSH regulatory requirements. Anticipates changes and updates the processes and procedures as required with follow on training for effective implementation Implements lessons learned
• Strong, proven track record of creating positive rapport with field personnel and office staff. Supports and implements a communication strategy that promotes leadership engagement between management, front line supervisors, , technicians / craft personnel and contractors to create a culture where HS is a principle and not a priority
• Support, understand and implement ISN requirements across all levels of the organization
• Support implementation of observation programs that focus on pre-job/task activities. Ensures the Job Safety Plan process permeates down to the granularity of the specific task assigned. Is able to review and coach on JSP creation.
• Benchmark the current state of safe work procedures against a “Best in Class” standard. Orchestrates plans to close identified gaps in coordination with Renewable & Flex Power North America H&S team
• Manage and review gap analysis of contractor safety plans and procedures to ensure their standard is equal or more stringent than Renewable & Flex Power North America’s safety criteria as stipulated in the procurement Terms & Conditions. Audits to ensure contractor H&S contractual obligations are understood and respected
• Understand contract requirements and how they are implemented.
• Participate in process safety assessments on projects throughout the design phase
• Develop and implement safe work management processes and programs including risk assessment, Lock-Out-Tag-Out and Permit to Work.
• Carries out other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum Associates Degree in Safety Management, with a minimum Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification, preferred Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in construction and operational phases, utility scale generation or industrial or ten (10) years experience in lieu of an associate’s degree
• Subject matter expert in OSHA (US) CFR 29 Parts 1910 / 1926
• Exhibit mastery of root cause failure analysis tools and their application for recordable events, HiPo’s Lost Time Accidents
• Exhibits mastery of HOP
• Possess superior verbal, written, interpersonal, public speaking, facilitation and presentation communication skills when interacting with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with behavioral science and the psychology behind influencing change
• Experience in commercial and industrial construction environments
• Proficient in safety data management tools and Microsoft suite of tools.
• Self motivated, self sufficient, thinks proactively and maintains professionalism
• Exhibit high levels of emotional intelligence as a team leader in the creation of a desire-based vs. compliance-based safety culture
• In-depth knowledge of the change management process
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy

Additional Details

• This is a field position requiring regular travel to operating assets and active construction projects.
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 80% of the time and with the need for overnight trips within their area of responsibility
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record rental cars through ENGIE
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to weather conditions
• The position consists of 50% work indoors and 50% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions
• Could involve some lifting / up to 50 lbs

Compensation

Salary Range: $135,000 – $185,000 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.