Safety Specialist - Coal (Newton)

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Job Summary

This position is accountable for the administration of a comprehensive safety and health program through the effective use of personnel, equipment, and other resources, in a safe, reliable, efficient, and cost effective manner to support the business unit performance measures.

Job Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Directly or through others, the incumbent will:

• Coordinate and develop safety programs and activities at the plant that assist management in ensuring safety/health and regulatory compliance for all employees.
• Enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and increase the safety awareness of all employees.
• Effectively interface with Luminant supervisors/managers and other Luminant employees to ensure consistent work practices and sharing of knowledge to optimize performance of safety activities.
• Participate in special projects and committee assignments as needed.
• Administer the training and testing requirements to comply with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Manage all accidents and injuries by interfacing with all individuals, medical professionals, companies, and agencies involved ensuring proper treatment of injured employees and minimizing loss of production.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Management/supervisory experience preferred
• Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office Suite programs and others as applicable.)
• Proven leadership and people skills.
• General knowledge of specific operations (plant/mine)
• Sound understanding of MSHA/OSHA regulations.
• 3+ years' experience in plant or mine safety.
• Professional certifications in a related health or safety discipline or equivalent training and experience
• High School diploma or GED required

Measures of Success

* Successful implementation of safety programs/ processes that helps to meet or exceed business goals / targets

Job Family

Safety

Company

Dynegy Midwest Generation, LLC

Locations

Newton Plant Illinois If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

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