AWT Plant Environmental & Safety Specialist Job at City of Tampa
Introduction
This is responsible professional work in the coordination and monitoring of environmental, health and comprehensive safety programs in accordance with compliance regulations at the Howard F. Curren Advance Wastewater Treatment Plant (AWTP).
Nature Of Work
The employee in this class will coordinate, direct and monitor all plant health, safety and environmental compliance programs, issues and results. Under limited supervision, the employee selects and develops methods of accomplishment to obtain desired results within the limits of policies and governing laws. Plans, develops, and coordinates a comprehensive program to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of employees and to ensure their awareness of, and compliance with, safety and accident prevention measures.
Work is of considerable difficulty and requires the exercise of reasonable initiative and independent judgement. The position requires frequent interaction with internal and external contacts to obtain or supply factual information or to provide safety consultation and advice. Work is reviewed through conferences, observations, CMMS, reports submitted and evaluation of programs' impact.
Examples of Duties
Manages and oversees compliance with Federal, State and local environmental regulations according to facility and city policies; monitors plant and pump station operation for compliance with operating permits and safety procedures.
Develops and implements policies and procedures necessary to meet requirements of occupational health and safety standards. Ensures compliance with mandatory safety training (city, state, federal); identifies any new safety training needs as necessary; coordinates with appropriate personnel to ensure training is scheduled at required intervals.
Follows standard safety procedures, corrects safety and environmental hazards; reads, understands, provides training, and implements safety inspections, job hazards analysis, reviews operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals.
Provides environmental guidance and oversight for the AWTP and other areas as requested, including input and recommendations to the leadership team. Ensures proper inspection and maintenance of divisional safety equipment; maintains contracts for maintenance of safety equipment; oversees completion of corrective and preventive maintenance on divisional safety devices.
Assist supervisors with conducting thorough and accurate environmental incident investigations and associated regulatory reports. Coordinates or conducts all health, safety or OSHA related training; develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all employees, contractors or visitors; administers, maintains and supports the internal plant safety committee. Maintains compliances with City internal policies to address loss prevention and control.
Participates in monthly incident review panel and the employee safety committee, ensures that meetings are scheduled and attend as necessary; serves as advocate for safety committees; recommendations; complies with all reporting and record keeping requirements.
Oversees environmental and safety related work performed by contractors, consultants, and employees. Maintains environmental information systems and communicates non-compliance events, potential public/media issues, and environmental testing/inspection activities to the plant leadership team. Develops and maintains accurate environmental records, safety records, training records, operating logs, inspection reports, test reports and monitoring reports.
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Extensive knowledge of: Federal, State, and local environmental laws; Title V air permits, hazardous waste, GHG, SPCC, CERCLA, NSPS, NPDES, and SWPPP; principles and practices of loss control techniques; workplace safety and accident prevention techniques; effective training techniques; safety rules and regulations mandated by law (OSHA).
Ability to: conduct inspections to determine root causes of accidents and injuries; conduct research and analysis and prepare reports and recommendations based on the findings; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; develop and conduct training for groups; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, external contacts, vendors, and others; learn and operate software and hardware. Skill in: training of others; use of safety equipment; use of personal computer and related applications.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in biological, chemical or physical sciences, engineering, occupational safety & health or related field with four (4) years of environmental compliance, occupational health and safety experience in an industrial plant or related environment. Master's degree preferred.
Licenses or Certifications
Possession of a valid Florida's driver's license required.
OSHA (10-hour) Certification in Safety and Health preferred.
Examination
Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.
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