Safety Specialist (Plant Wansley)

Founded in 1960 by Rudy Gerbus and his brother, Gerbus Bros Construction initially specialized in mass earth moving. In the 1970s, our expertise led us to partner with local power plants to address the environmental challenges of fly ash management. This collaboration gave birth to Trans Ash.

At Trans Ash, we are committed to providing innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for handling fly ash. We specialize in creating lined landfills that safely contain processed ash, ensuring the highest standards of environmental safety for our energy clients.

This full-time position is primarily based out of the Southern Company Wansley Power Plant in Carrollton, GA. Join our team and be part of a company that values reliability, accountability, safety, and honesty. Together, we strive to make a positive impact on the environment and the communities we serve.

Pay Information

$95,000- $115,000 / Year 

Quarterly Bonus Program

Benefits:

• Long term project stability (10+ year project)
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Options 
• Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick Days 
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Match 
• Dental & Vision Insurance Options
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life and Basic Accident Insurance
• Annual Boot Allowance (Up to $200 reimbursement)
• Prescription Safety Glasses (Up to $250 reimbursement)
• Identity Theft Protection option 
• Temporary Living Allowance (if applicable)  
• Relocation Package Available (if applicable) 

Schedule

• Full time (40+ hours / week)
• Day shift 
• Travel to other Atlanta, GA sites as needed.

Job Summary:

The Site Safety Specialist ensures compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations by administering training programs and investigating incidents. They make safety recommendations, prepare reports, and audits with the goal to foster positive relationships with customers and promote the company's safety program.

Essential Functions:

• Administer employee training programs.
• Makes environmental, health, and safety recommendations.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses. Writes reports with findings.
• Evaluate current best practices and then prepare reports and implement corrective actions.
• Develop relationships with our customers at the local and corporate levels to promote and incorporate the company’s safety program.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Experience:

• 5-10 years of experience as a dedicated safety professional.
• Prior DOT Compliance experience is a plus.
• Prior heavy civil construction experience.

Skills:

• Strong written, verbal communications and teaching skills.
• Knowledge of job safety analysis, job instructions training, and ability to write Site Specific Safety Plans and job hazard analysis (JHA’s).
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft programs such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Education/ Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 4-year Degree In Environmental, Health, and Safety is a plus.
• Safety Professional designation and/or OSHA 500/510 Certifications preferred.

Other Information:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, lifting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, operate vehicles and small equipment.
• Must be able to work in a construction environment including possible inclement weather.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test (including THC), MVR, and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  

Trans Ash is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email jobs@transash.com.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:

Trans Ash, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint to charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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