Safety and Health Coordinator

American Electric Power•Lawton, OK

About The Position

The Safety and Health Coordinator advises and assists management with administering safety and health (S&H) event policies and procedures, including public safety matters. The role disseminates safety and health information, coordinates the implementation of safety and health programs, conducts observations and visitations, and provides management guidance on safety and accident prevention. The coordinator supports the Company's safety, health, public safety, and event-prevention programs; prepares and advises on prevention materials for meetings and conferences; observes personnel, tools, equipment, and work practices; and assists with event analysis. The role maintains knowledge of applicable regulations and may review contractors' adherence to safety regulations. Daily travel and occasional overnight travel are involved.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene/health, or a relevant field; or an associate degree in a relevant field of study plus two years of experience in related electric utility field operations; or a high school diploma/GED plus four years in S&H administration, field experience, or related electric utility field operations.
Two years of experience in S&H or electric utility operations, in addition to the education requirement.
Valid driver's license.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence.
Ability to travel daily and occasionally overnight.

Responsibilities

Instruct, advise, and assist with carrying out the Company's safety and health, public safety, and S&H event-prevention programs, policies, and procedures.
Prepare and advise on the use of programs and materials for meetings and conferences in S&H event prevention.
Observe AEP personnel, tools, equipment, and work practices to ensure safe and proper procedures are followed.
Advise and assist with S&H event analysis and serve as a resource to event analysis committees.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.
Review and assist as needed with the location's efforts to inspect contractors' adherence to safety regulations.
Promote and enforce the Company's S&H event-prevention and safety and health programs.
Disseminate safety and health information and coordinate implementation of safety and health programs.