Engineering Field Health and Safety Specialist

5 days ago


Montreal, Canada CN Full time
Job Summary

The Engineering Field Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for providing daily Health and Safety (H&S) coaching and guidance to all Engineering employees and works with the Engineering Safety Manager on programs to improve H&S compliance and performance. Moreover, the position serves as an H&S resource and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to Engineering.

Main Responsibilities

Implementation and Monitoring
· Implement and monitor the effectiveness of safety programs
· Collaborate with Engineering on safety training
· Participate in the development and implementation of training programs
· Provide expertise and support to leadership in the development and implementation of annual and long-term H&S improvements and action plans
· Lead, participate, and coach incident root cause analysis
· Recommend and implement corrective and preventative actions and evaluations

Field Coaching and Observations
· Participate in Job Safety Briefings (JSB), Exposure Risk Discussion (ERD) and Hazard Identification (HI)
· Utilize System, Applications, and Products (SAP) to enter incidents and run reports
· Improve the safety culture and mindset of railroaders so that railroad work throughout the craft can go to zero injuries or incidents
· Provide field support to Quarterly Safety Days (QSD) presenting to unionized forces and management
· Lower Motor Vehicle Incidents by reviewing and coaching with leading factors to promote defensive and alert vehicle control

H&S Practices and Compliance
· Provide input into corporate and functional safe work practices including policies and regulations
· Escalate items to management level for revision
· Implement and monitor H&S compliance processes and activities
· Initiate improvements
· Conduct repetitive compliance tasks (, process for quarterly inspections)
· Participate at H&S committees
· Provide coaching to the H&S committees members

Review, Improvement, and Audit
· Review and update H&S manuals and procedures
· Identify and initiate improvement opportunities via analysis of performance data
· Provide reports of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive performance improvement
· Perform quality assurance and control of data and report entries in SAP
· Participate in field audits and provide input on improvement opportunities
· Participate in implementing corrective actions identified in audits

Working Conditions

The role is primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions with a flexible workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical situations. The incumbent must be available to work evening shifts and weekends when necessary. The role requires occasional travel (up to 40%) within Canada and the United States ( Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

Requirements

Experience

Health and Safety
· Minimum 5 years of experience in railroad or relevant operations and industrial safety

Education/Certification/Designation
· Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate in H&S or relevant field*
· Certified Safety Professional (CSP)*
*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies
· Identifies potential safety and security risks
· Communicates with impact
· Sets direction and inspires others
· Collaborates with others and shares information
· Demonstrates agility and drives change
· Solves problems to create value
· Knows the business and stays current with industry needs

Technical Skills/Knowledge
· Knowledge of the principles of industrial rail safety and industrial hygiene
· Familiarity with root cause investigation methodologies
· Knowledge of Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) and risk assessment techniques
· Basic knowledge of H&S regulatory requirements
· Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS)
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint
· Bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
· Ability to learn and respond to the rapid evolution of the industry and new technology
· Ability to effectively build relationships



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