Safety Specialist/Senior Safety Specialist - Emporia, VA

Company: Msccn
Location: Emporia
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today. Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. Job Summary Recommends and administers various company safety and fire protection policies and programs. Responsible for providing safety oversight and technical support to get the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) storage facility project operational and to support Greensville Power Station. Provides oversight, coaching, advice, technical expertise and training on safety, fire prevention, construction and operational work methods. Acts as a first responder to safety incidents and gathers and evaluates accident data. Conducts root cause analysis of safety incidents and recommends preventive actions. Identifies potential safety risks and implements corrective measures. Performs safety and/or fire protection inspections and monitors and evaluates work practices to ensure compliance with all OSHA, regulatory and company safety policies and programs. Maintains awareness of governmental regulations and policies that may impact company operations. Tests, researches and recommends new tools, systems and equipment, and ensures compliance with technical specifications. Develops, implements and conducts safety and fire protection training and presentations. May administer public safety programs for internal and external stakeholders such as first responders, contractors and schools. Assists in the development of Accident Prevention Manuals, and technical training programs and materials. Works closely with managers, supervisors, safety committees, and other colleagues to develop risk reduction plans and supports other safety initiatives. Investigates third party safety incidents, often working closely with the claims department and regulators. Specific Business Unit duties may include the following: Power Generation: Provides safety oversight for generation operations and the LNG storage construction project. The LNG storage project component will focus on the transition from construction to operations. This oversight will include focusing on incident prevention, equipment evaluation, regulatory guidance and safety procedure development. Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following: Safety Specialist 3 years of directly related experience; Senior Safety Specialist 5 years of directly related experience Understanding of company safety policies and work methods; Knowledge of applicable safety and fire protection regulations and requirements; Technical proficiency in applicable job specific discipline; Management Service (MMS) requirements; Knowledge of applicable hazardous material/chemical management and transportation; Job specific knowledge of industrial hygiene sampling and surveying techniques; Strong communication, writing, interpersonal and coaching skills; Good public speaking/presentation skills; Good planning and organizational skills; Good analytical skills; Proficient computer skills; Ability to perform accident/incident investigations. Education Requirements Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor Preferred Disciplines: Fire Protection, Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Occupational Safety Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above. Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Working Conditions Office Work Environment 76 -100% Cold Up to 25% Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25% Fumes Up to 25% Heat Up to 25% Loud Noise Up to 25% Outdoors Up to 25% Pressurized Lines & Valves Up to 25% Radiation Up to 25% Travel Up to 25% Other Working Conditions Test Description No Testing Required

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