Env, Safety & Health Coord Sr

American Electric Power•Muleshoe, TX

1d•$87,633 - $109,543•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures, and strategic goals within their assigned region, plant, and project scope. Responsible for preparing, advising, and assisting management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event prevention policies and procedures, including public safety matters. Responsible for coordinating and implementing the safety and health programs within their assigned region, or facility. Works with corporate Safety and Health management in the development and implementation of advanced safety and health training programs applicable to their geographic region or technical expertise. Instructs, advises, and assist management and personnel to carry out the company's environmental, safety and health programs. Prepares and delivers training and familiarization topics of the company's environmental, safety and health programs to employees. Conducts observations and coaching of AEP personnel to ensure the successful implementation of the company's safety and health programs. Provides support during environmental, safety, and health compliance audits and inspections. Coordinates and responds to public inquiries regarding environmental matters. Develops and maintains environmental documents and records for compliance regulations. Advises and assists management in post-event safety and health causal analysis. Provides support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making any necessary agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing clean-up efforts, and follow-up reports with regulatory agencies. Maintains a good working knowledge of any applicable federal, state, or local rules and regulations pertaining to safety and health. Promotes and enforces the company's safety and health event prevention programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or another relevant field OR associate degree in a relevant field with four years of experience in power plant or utility field operations OR High School Diploma/GED with six years of experience in Environmental, Safety & Health program administration and related field experience.
A minimum of four years of experience in Environmental, Safety and Health program administration, or a minimum of four years of experience power plant or utility field operations.
Valid driver’s license
Proficient oral and written skills
Basic computer skills are required
Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence
Must be physically able to climb 300 feet of ladder and work on elevated platforms.
The maximum weight of the employee is 265lbs due to limitations associated with climbing safety equipment
Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends, contact frequency is minimal.
Advanced understanding of OSHA regulations
Advanced understanding of Safe electrical work practices
Advanced understanding of Clearance /Lock Out Tag Out requirements and procedures
Advanced understanding of GWO safety standards for working at heights and advanced rescue
Advanced understanding of Confined space regulations and procedures, including confined space rescue
Advanced understanding of Environmental requirements for above ground and underground storage tanks
Advanced understanding of Transportation of hazardous materials
Advanced understanding of Spill prevention control and countermeasures
Advanced understanding of Oil & chemical spill response and management
Advanced understanding of Wastewater, storm water, and drinking water sampling, reporting and controls
Advanced understanding of Pollution preventing
Advanced understanding of Federal and state wildlife conservation policies

Responsibilities

Coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures, and strategic goals within their assigned region, plant, and project scope.
Preparing, advising, and assisting management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event prevention policies and procedures, including public safety matters.
Coordinating and implementing the safety and health programs within their assigned region, or facility.
Working with corporate Safety and Health management in the development and implementation of advanced safety and health training programs applicable to their geographic region or technical expertise.
Instructing, advising, and assisting management and personnel to carry out the company's environmental, safety and health programs.
Preparing and delivering training and familiarization topics of the company's environmental, safety and health programs to employees.
Conducting observations and coaching of AEP personnel to ensure the successful implementation of the company's safety and health programs.
Providing support during environmental, safety, and health compliance audits and inspections.
Coordinating and responding to public inquiries regarding environmental matters.
Developing and maintaining environmental documents and records for compliance regulations.
Advising and assisting management in post-event safety and health causal analysis.
Providing support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making any necessary agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing clean-up efforts, and follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.
Maintaining a good working knowledge of any applicable federal, state, or local rules and regulations pertaining to safety and health.
Promoting and enforcing the company's safety and health event prevention programs.