Job Details

Working/Functional Title

Safety Coordinator

Position Summary

The power plant is undergoing modernization with new energy technologies, including renewable energy, over several years to continue to reduce emissions, improve efficiency, reliability, and cost effectiveness. MSU Power Plant consists of electricity/steam co-generation, reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE), and auxiliary (AUX) boiler facilities with a combined capability of over 120 MW and 1,000 kpph steam. The cogen facilities includes four high pressure boilers, one combustion turbine with heat recovery steam generator, and five steam turbines. The RICE facility consists of three-9.4 MW engines. The AUX boiler facility produces 90 psi steam directly for campus use. All are 100% natural gas. MSU campus energy resources also include a 10.5 MWp carport solar array. MSU Water Works consist of 16 water wells, one Water Treatment Plant, and a 2,000,000-gallon nominal water tower to provide potable water for campus users.

This position will report to the Director of Utilities and work in conjunction with the IPF Safety Manager and MSU Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). The Safety Coordinator oversees development, implementation, and administration of departmental safety policy, emergency response procedures and drill coordination, safety policy training, provides safe work and injury prevention guidance, leads accident/near miss/first-aid/event investigation and documentation, participates in Risk Based EHS assessments and ensures resolution of investigation/ assessment findings, and participates in Job Safety Analyses (JSA). This position is expected to have effective interpersonal skills, display a positive attitude, be professional in all interactions, seek to help and understand, and approach interactions in a manner that facilitates resolution and does not escalate conflict. This position is expected to act as a change agent committed to continuous improvement in plant safety and emergency response.

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship. At IPF, we are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive culture; engaging and hiring a diverse workforce.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Fire Science, or a Science related to Power Production; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in interpreting health or safety codes (such as OSHA regulations and power industry standards); licensing; planning; inspection; construction methods and standards or developing educational programs (create, edit, and publish documents including Health & Safety Procedures, Safety Alerts, and guidance documents); possession of a valid vehicle operator''s license; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and may also require registration as a Sanitarian.

Desired Qualifications

Experience and comfort with public speaking as the Safety Coordinator will be responsible for providing health and safety training; 5+ years of Power Plant Health and Safety experience and a working knowledge of OSHA regulations and power industry standards; experience in Power Block Operations with a minimum of five years in a Supervisory position; An individual who will enthusiastically coordinate the continuous improvement of the plant’s health and safety program with all employees and other stakeholders; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to a diverse population; able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while using expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job; Demonstrated post-degree career growth in the field of occupational health and safety.

A creative and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please submit an up to date cover letter and resume.

Together-we-will Statement

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 3:30pm

Website

https://ipf.msu.edu/

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 10/11/2022 at 11:55 PM