Safety Engineer - Dickerson Power Generating Station (Dickerson, MD) Job In Dickerson Maryland

What's In It For You?
Be an agent of change - Do you want to change the way things have always been done and try something new for your company's safety procedures? Here's your chance!
Receive hands-on training - As a member of a newly merged company, you will be able to contribute to your team and be heard. You'll have plenty of developmental and leadership opportunities in this position.
401(k) - GenOn matches the 100% of the first 6% of employee contributions.
Casual dress - The plant environment lends itself to a more relaxed dress code than you'd find in your typical office safety position.

The Safety Engineer is responsible for coordinating programs relating to overall Safety and Health compliance, response actions, incident investigation and implementation of company Safety and Health management system and policies. Duties will also include the preparation of site specific safety compliance training programs/modules, provide or work with the Training Coordinator to arrange for required safety training of station personnel, analysis of hazardous materials used or proposed for use at the site, inspections, and participation in accident investigations/root cause analysis of safety incidents, inspections, and audits, and filings under federal regulations.

Performance Objectives
1. Learn the processes and safety practices for the Dickerson Generating Station - it's important that you understand how the plant operates so you can effectively implement safety programs and practices. Dickerson has a station capacity of 844 megawatts. The station has units which operate at baseload, intermediate and peak levels. Fuel sources are coal, natural gas and oil. Dickerson began operations in 1959.

2. Build relationships with the people who operate the plant. "Safety is a people business" - that's the motto of our safety organization at GenOn. To implement change, you have to know the methods that will be effective with those you're trying influence. This position places emphasis on the people side of safety.

3. Establish yourself as the subject matter expert on safety at the plant. It's helpful if you have prior power plant safety experience, but not required. We're looking for someone who can put safety knowledge and experience into practice.

4. You will assist with the combustible dust program. You'll need to develop knowledge of the OSHA standards and influence plant management to implement best practices within the plant.

5. Support the combination of various fleet safety programs. Work with the safety and health organization to integrate the best practices of both companies to foster a strong safety culture in every location.

6. Continue to develop technical skills and safety industry knowledge. The organization supports continued education, conference attendance and pursuit of certifications that are relevant to the position. There is always more to learn when it comes to safety.

We're looking for a candidate with five to ten years in industrial safety, preferably in a power plant environment (oil refinery or chemical processing plant backgrounds are also welcome to apply).

Previous experience with MOSH is preferred.

You need to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (with a focus on industrial safety, EHS, etc., preferred).

Most important, you must be able to communicate ideas and procedures effectively to the plant employees and the team. Have you been an agent of change for safety? We're looking for you!

GenOn Energy is an EOE

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