Safety Consultant II

Alliant Energy•Marshalltown, IA

10d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. Job Summary Conducts safety activities, evaluations, and incident reviews to support business units and the company in accomplishing safety goals. Compiles data summaries and reports to fulfill compliance obligations. Supports the identification and implementation of safety policies and procedures, and provides technical advice and consultation of safety programs. Conducts and assists in the administration of safety training and education, and communication of safety programs to internal and external audiences. What you will do Conducts activities related to hazard identification, including the identification of conditions, methods, or processes having the potential to cause damage or injury to people or property. Typical tasks include visual inspections, review of documentation, interviews or inquires, literature searches, application of hazard analyses methods, and/or system safety analyses. Conducts hazard evaluations and compares the existing hazard levels to standards. Hazard evaluations may include the safety testing of equipment or processes and making computations to establish the level of hazard or risk. Conducts investigations regarding complaints, claimed or real exposures, review of accidents, incidents, injuries and illnesses. Reviews safety practices and work processes to identify the best and safest ways to do this work utilizing direct controls to prevent significant injuries and fatalities. Assists in the development, maintenance and implementation of safety policies and procedures. Assists in technical advice, policy and program interpretation and consultation in response to inquiries from within the corporation. Attends Local Safety Leadership team meetings and other various safety team meetings to provide safety expertise and recommend actions to reduce injuries. Participates in meetings or hearings in an information collection role for targeted project areas and ensures that appropriate managers and other safety consultants are kept informed on significant topics. Conducts safety training and education to varying levels of company personnel and public as necessary. Assists in the development of safety-related information to assist various audiences in accepting, understanding, and applying knowledge to their respective activities, duties and responsibilities. Assists in the development of safety communications using audio, audiovisual, printed material, and other communication media. Prepares data summaries and related materials, exhibits and reports needed to fulfill obligations to management, other utilities, agencies and regulatory bodies concerning safety issues. May assist in OSHA record keeping activities. Oversees the organization and maintenance of web-based safety information and electronic files necessary for safety metric analysis and OSHA compliance. Performs Industrial Hygiene monitoring and evaluates environmental exposure to workplace hazards, including indoor air quality, chemical management and inventory, heat illness prevention, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, bloodborne pathogens, asbestos and lead. Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in safety, industrial hygiene, physical or natural sciences, or related area
3 years of related experience
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with government agencies, utility groups, and other industries.
Demonstrated ability to interpret government regulations.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
Demonstrated effective analytical skills and ability to successfully perform accurate in-depth analysis and develop statistical charts and graphs.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), and/or Certified Utility Safety Administrator (CUSA) designation Preferred
Experience with incident investigation utilizing a learning team model.

Responsibilities

Conducts activities related to hazard identification, including the identification of conditions, methods, or processes having the potential to cause damage or injury to people or property.
Conducts hazard evaluations and compares the existing hazard levels to standards.
Conducts investigations regarding complaints, claimed or real exposures, review of accidents, incidents, injuries and illnesses.
Reviews safety practices and work processes to identify the best and safest ways to do this work utilizing direct controls to prevent significant injuries and fatalities.
Assists in the development, maintenance and implementation of safety policies and procedures.
Assists in technical advice, policy and program interpretation and consultation in response to inquiries from within the corporation.
Attends Local Safety Leadership team meetings and other various safety team meetings to provide safety expertise and recommend actions to reduce injuries.
Participates in meetings or hearings in an information collection role for targeted project areas and ensures that appropriate managers and other safety consultants are kept informed on significant topics.
Conducts safety training and education to varying levels of company personnel and public as necessary.
Assists in the development of safety-related information to assist various audiences in accepting, understanding, and applying knowledge to their respective activities, duties and responsibilities.
Assists in the development of safety communications using audio, audiovisual, printed material, and other communication media.
Prepares data summaries and related materials, exhibits and reports needed to fulfill obligations to management, other utilities, agencies and regulatory bodies concerning safety issues.
May assist in OSHA record keeping activities.
Oversees the organization and maintenance of web-based safety information and electronic files necessary for safety metric analysis and OSHA compliance.
Performs Industrial Hygiene monitoring and evaluates environmental exposure to workplace hazards, including indoor air quality, chemical management and inventory, heat illness prevention, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, bloodborne pathogens, asbestos and lead.
Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities