Senior Safety Inspector

Company DescriptionSGS is the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.OverviewSGS is currently looking for Senior Safety Inspectors in multiple locations. Work will be assigned on an as-needed basis and will be paid for the hours/days and other applicable cost items for the time spent on the assigned work. The work duration could be a day, several days or several weeks.The Senior Safety Inspector is the Company’s authorized representative for non-financial matters and is to inspect and coordinate safety on all construction projects to ensure conformance with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standard and other Company safety-related policies, specifications, and requirements. The Inspector shall validate compliance to company specifications and standards, contractor safety documents (including, but not limited to, the Project/Site-Specific Safety Plan (P/SSSP), Emergency Response Plan (ERP), and other contractor hazard control plans) within their Safety Management System.ResponsibilitiesPerform Pre-Construction Activities: interface with the Project Management Team (PMT) to understand the project scope of work, assist in performing Pre-Construction Hazard Assessments (PCHA), participate in Project Kickoff meetings, and be familiar with applicable Standards and Specifications for the project SOW.Provide Contractor Oversight During Construction: support the Contractor Safety Management Team (CSMT) and Construction Manager (CM); liaise with Field Safety Specialist (FSS) and the contractor site safety representative; verify the contractor’s implementation of their P/SSSP, ERP, and other hazard control plans; review contractor Safe Work Practices & Job Safety/Hazard Analysis; identify and mitigate hazards to prevent Significant Injuries & Fatalities (SIF); complete worksite inspections and ensure corrective actions; complete daily safety reports and safety-related documentation; verify corrective actions are implemented; conduct site-specific safety orientations; use stop work authority when needed; provide safety leadership and foster a proactive safety culture; conduct safety walkdowns and participate in safety meetings; report incidents and near misses; develop corrective action plans; participate in incident prevention and investigations; provide safety bulletins and maintain safety documents.Participate in project meetings and ensure all safety incidents are reported; support development of critical safety alerts and lessons learned.Identify innovation and value creation opportunities related to construction safety.Additional tasks as required.QualificationsMinimum of 8 years in the Oil and Gas Pipeline and/or Industrial Facilities as a Safety Professional.A Degree/Diploma or Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) preferred.API 1169 and API 1184 certifications are preferred, not required.Trained in one or more of the following (or equivalent): CSTS; PSTS; OSHA 40 Hour; Leadership for Safety Excellence; Supervisor Training in Accident Reduction Techniques; Safety Training for Jobsite Supervisors; and/or related training.This is a field position; willingness to travel is required.Additional InformationSGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during the hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.#IND #J-18808-Ljbffr