Plant EHS Representative II

What You Can Expect

As a Plant EHS Representative II at the University of Iowa you will support the safe execution of utility plant operations and infrastructure projects across both University campuses. You will manage health safety and environmental activities for operating plants and construction projects tied to expansion and maintenance of the utility system. Your role serves as a bridge between field execution and corporate compliance ensuring all work meets applicable federal state and local regulations while aligning with ENGIE health and safety programs.

You will work closely with project development teams contractors and operations and maintenance staff to support project success from planning through execution. You will develop an understanding of technical system designs and field activities while enforcing strict health and safety requirements on active jobsites.

Reporting to the Plant EHS Specialist your roles and responsibilities include:

• Actively participates in the Health Safety and Environment program for construction projects and takes ownership of safety performance on contractor managed jobsites
• Serves as the subject matter expert for OSHA 1910 and OSHA 1926 standards
• Works directly with contractors to ensure contractor health and safety programs meet or exceed ENGIE health and safety standards
• Reviews contractor health and safety execution plans including staffing and oversight requirements to ensure compliance with ENGIE group rules governing contract work
• Conducts daily site inspections to identify hazards related to tools equipment machinery and work practices
• Implements corrective actions to address identified safety risks and non compliant conditions
• Collaborates with project and operations teams to promote a strong safety culture across plant and project activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in occupational health and safety construction management engineering or a related field with a minimum of two (2) years of construction management experience; in lieu of a bachelors degree an associate degree with four (4) years of construction management experience or a high school diploma or GED with five (5) years of construction management experience will be considered
• Willingness to obtain required certifications within the first three (3) months of employment including:

• OSHA 30 hour for general industry and / or construction
• Certified in any of the following: BCSP CHST CSP CSMC ASP
• CPR/AED/Basic First Aid certified

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel Outlook Word and Teams
• Knowledge of construction management tools such as: ISN Maximo Procore Bluebeam and GPI
• Strong Interpersonal skills with a proven ability to take the initiative to acquire new skills or knowledge without being asked. Demonstrating curiosity and willingness to explore new ideas or approaches to drive continuous improvement in safety.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and sequencing
• A strong attention to detail and documentation as evidenced by daily logs KPI tracking periodic reporting and other standard construction management activities

Additional Details

• This role requires attendance at a worksiteon a daily basis
• May require after-hours deployment or incident response
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 15% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must possess a valid U.S. drivers license/clean driving record for use of company vehicles around campus
• This position consists of 50% of outdoor work and requires the ability to visit and walk construction sites for extended periods in hot and cold weather conditions
• Ability to safely and frequently use ladders and stairways throughout plant and project work areas
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $69500 $106490 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography experience education internal pay alignment or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical dental vision life insurance employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance ESPP generous paid time off including wellness days holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But thats not all were dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE

ENGIE North America isnt just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition were leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable efficient and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC) a joint venture between ENGIE Meridiam and Hannon Armstrong to operate maintain and enhance the universitys Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture ENGIE designs builds operates and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe reliable cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam electricity chilled water and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.

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The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.