Safety and Health Coordinator

American Electric Power•Anadarko, OK

10d•$74,551 - $109,543

About The Position

The Safety and Health Coordinator advises and assists management in administering safety and health (S&H) event policies and procedures, including matters involving public safety. The role disseminates safety and health information, coordinates implementation of safety and health programs, conducts observations and visitations, and provides management guidance on safety and accident prevention. The coordinator helps carry out company safety and health, public safety, and event-prevention programs; prepares materials for meetings and conferences; observes personnel, tools, equipment, and work practices; supports S&H event analysis; maintains knowledge of applicable regulations; and assists with reviews of contractors’ adherence to safety requirements. The position involves daily travel and occasional overnight travel, and requires a high degree of autonomy and independence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene/health, or a relevant field; OR an associate degree in a relevant field of study with two years' experience in related electric utility field operations; OR a high school diploma/GED with four years in S&H administration, field experience, or related electric utility field operations experience.
In addition to the education requirement, two years' experience in S&H or electric utility operations experience.
Valid driver's license.
Proficient oral and written 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 in 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.
Conduct observations of AEP personnel, tools, equipment, and work practices to assure that safe and proper procedures are being observed.
Advise and assist in S&H event analysis and serve as a resource to any event analysis committee.
Maintain a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing safety and health.
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.