Location: Maysville,KY, USA
Do you thrive in a company in which you roll up your sleeves and get it done? Do you want to work for a company that is people-centric, execution driven, accountability focused and marked by world-class safety, a high level of energy and unquestionable integrity? If so, come join us. Charah Solutions is the leading provider of environmental services and byproduct sales to the power generation industry.
Based in Louisville, Kentucky, we assist utilities and independent power producers in sustainably managing and recycling ash byproducts generated from the combustion of coal in the production of electricity. With over 30 years of experience, we also design and implement solutions for ash pond management and closure, landfill construction, fly ash sales, and structural fill projects. To be our best, we need the best. At Charah Solutions, our best begins with you.
Charah Solutions offers: Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Contribution After 1 Year, Paid Time Off, Incredible Safety Record, and Well-Maintained Equipment.
This position is responsible for enforcing health and safety guidelines, policies, and procedures within the workplace.
Responsibilities:Promote a safe workplace without risk to health
Ensure the workplace satisfies health and safety requirements
Proactive prevention and precautions against, or adequate control of, exposure to hazardous substances, and danger from flammable, explosive, electrical, noise, radiation and manual handling risks
Investigate accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventable measures
Report or review findings from accident investigations and facilities inspections
Provide weekly reports on activities and observations
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
Work with the Safety Manager to conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment
Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents
Communicates safety policies with customers
Act as safety resource contact for site managers on multiple projects / jobs
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:A valid drivers license required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelors degree in safety related program preferred
Minimum of 5 years work experience in safety and/or compliance functions required
Prior experience in ash management, waste, civil-type construction or related environment preferred
OSHA 510 certification required
A familiarity with OSHA 1926 standards and requirements
A working knowledge of heavy equipment and excavation safety
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required
Position requires honesty, dependability, and ability to be relied upon, responsible, and fulfill obligations
Work Environment & Conditions:Ability to use electronic equipment such as computer, cell phone and handheld radio for communication with supervisors and co-workers
This position requires a flexible work schedule: nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to climb, maintain body equilibrium, reach, grasp, bend and walk/stand/sit for extended periods of time
Must be able to hear and see naturally or with correction
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Be subject to loud noises
Be subject to atmospheric conditions - one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odor, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
This position requires working in the internal and external environment
Ability to work independently and as a team
Ability to work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment
Ability to effectively communicate