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Title Senior Safety Specialist Location - Bremo Bluff VA Pay Range 59-63.35 per hours Per Diem offer 12 month contract with option to last 6 years. This role serves as a liaison to Project Management in a team environment, supporting the project's safety goals and representing the owner at project sites during project execution. The Safety Specialist will maintain a strong field presence, ensure contractor compliance with applicable safety requirements, identify and mitigate hazards, and provide safety guidance to project management and field personnel. Responsibilities Establish and reinforce a safety-first culture where safety is treated as an imperative and cannot be compromised. Ensure contractors comply with OSHA regulations, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and Dominion Safety Terms and Conditions. Provide expert knowledge of applicable safety regulations and codes and advise project management regarding their impact on the project. Orient new contractor hires to Dominion's safety expectations and periodically audit required documentation. Provide Dominion safety orientation training to onsite personnel as needed. Ensure required safety materials are available onsite, including the Contractor Yellow Book, applicable regulations, safety inspection forms, observation forms, safety plans, and related documentation. Develop and maintain emergency action plans and incident response matrices identifying Dominion project stakeholders who must be contacted following an incident. Respond to safety concerns and follow up with reporting individuals, including concerns related to LOTO, Power Generation 5, and Mission Zero. Conduct safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, equipment, and work areas to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure regulatory compliance. Immediately stop activities involving Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) conditions and coordinate corrective action with the contractor's safety team. Prioritize other compliance issues, ensure corrective actions are assigned, establish resolution dates, and escalate unresolved issues to the Project Manager as appropriate. Promptly notify project staff of contractor incidents. Participate in incident investigations, determine root causes, and follow up on corrective actions. Prepare and provide management with reports regarding safety injuries, illnesses, vehicle incidents, property damage, and changes to safety standards. Participate in project safety calls to discuss project parameters, safety performance, and incidents. Inspect field safety documentation, including vehicle inspections, confined space permits, excavation permits, crane lift plans, and operator certifications. Attend contractor Pre-Job Briefs and audit their quality as needed. Maintain a highly visible field presence through regular site visits and interaction with field personnel. Coach field personnel and coordinate with contractor safety representatives to address safety concerns. Conduct site walks with Dominion and contractor safety professionals to build relationships and identify hazards. Ensure contractors comply with Dominion's zero-tolerance safety expectations. Prepare for and participate in corporate safety audits. Notify the Project Manager and Manager of Generation Projects when an OSHA compliance officer arrives onsite. Participate in OSHA regulatory visits, including pre-meetings, site walkdowns, and closeout meetings. Document issues and observations identified during OSHA visits and coordinate review of contractor responses to OSHA complaints or citations. Maintain a physical presence in the field for at least 80% of the workday , addressing safety issues as they arise. Identify best practices and continuous improvement opportunities and recommend actions to contractors and Dominion Project Management to reduce risk, increase safety awareness, and improve work practices.