Site Safety & Health Officer

Versar, Inc.

Your Impact

• Reports to Power Plant Manager or the Electrical Distribution Manager.
• Oversees power production and distribution operations, ensuring electrical efficiency, safety, and proper documentation.
• Attends meetings and provides status reports to leadership on power systems.
• Performs and assists with inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of generator sets, control systems, and supporting equipment.
• Ensures maintenance and repairs of electrical, mechanical, and auxiliary systems in power generation facilities (3MW+), including MV switchgear and SCADA/PLC controls per applicable standards.
• Coordinates environmental testing, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains technical records and library
• Responsible for communications, risk management, and departmental meetings.
• Responds to emergencies, diagnoses issues, and ensures timely corrective actions.
• Submits required documentation and attends safety meetings as per company policy.
• Completes EHS training and achieves competency designations as required.
• Operates within guidelines provided by all relevant authorities.
• Conducts internal audits for safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Enforces training, safety standards, policies, and work ethics.
• Assists in plant operations, genset synchronization, and electrical distribution maintenance as needed.
• Supports procurement activities and parts acquisition.
• Attends OEM-specific equipment training as necessary.
• Ensures quality and safety of work and compliance from less experienced staff.
• Duties involve outdoor work in tropical conditions; ability to work overhead for extended periods is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum requirement of a USACE Level 1 Site Safety Health Officerul>
• OSHA 30-hour general industry or construction safety training
• 24-hours of documented formal classroom or online Safety Occupational Health within the past three years
• 5-years of cumulative safety experience, within the last ten years, managing or implementing a SOH program on projects similar in industry type, size and complexity (i.e., powerplants of at least 3 MW with electrical distribution networks)
• Extensive knowledge and experience with US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements
• Experienced collaborating with technical staff and mentoring teams of 15+ personnel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with managers, subcontractors, military representatives, and officials.
• Current training and knowledge of industrial safety, OSHA and NFPA70E compliance, PPE, and lockout/tagout for all system types.
• Certified in First Aid & CPR; able to conduct electrical rescue.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety practices, and skills for installation and maintenance of generator systems.
• Must submit training certificates in Fundamentals of Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E) completed within the past year.
• Familiar with one or more of the following: inspecting, testing, and repairing components such as generators, transformers, transfer switches, switchgear, PLC controls, electrical distribution systems and fuel systems.
• Able to follow troubleshooting steps and provide detailed feedback.
• Capable of following specific instructions and established procedures from supervisors.
• Competent in resolving issues per instructions and protocols for power production/distribution.
• Experienced in prime power O&M services.
• Experienced/expert with Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Experience in international environments, working with expatriates or US military.
• Proficient in reading and applying information from technical manuals and documentation.
• Ability to take corrective action based on data and equipment checks.
• Understanding of startup, shutdown, and maintenance procedures for power generation equipment.
• Skilled in use of hand/power tools, shop equipment, and measuring devices.
• Physically capable of lifting, climbing, crawling, and outdoor work within safety limits.
• Knowledgeable in proper PPE use.
• Oral and written skills sufficient for reporting and evaluations.
• Willing to provide certificates and attend further training.

Role Characteristics

• Great interpersonal skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Team player.
• Ability to multi-task.