Safety Consultant/Safety Consultant Senior

APS•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Safety Consultant Senior/ Safety Consultant at APS, you will be instrumental in driving safety excellence across the organization.

Requirements

A strong background in safety compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs.
Experience interpreting and applying OSHA, NESC, and other safety codes.
Proven ability to develop and implement safety programs across diverse teams.
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to represent APS externally.
Bachelor's degree in safety or related discipline and 5 years of professional safety related field experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (for Safety Consultant).
A working knowledge of Federal, State and local Safety/Health Regulations.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Basic Computer skills.
Bachelor's degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety, Loss Control Risk Management or Business Administration and 8 years extensive professional safety related experience, OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience (for Safety Consultant Senior).
Knowledge of industry standards, Federal, State and Local safety regulations with a high level of technical and regulatory experience in OSHA, ARS, FAA, NESC and other applicable codes, ordinances and statutes.
In-depth experience developing, administering and implementing complex safety programs.
Experience in professional committees and organizations through participation that increases safety awareness and compliance.
Strong oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with work order systems like MAXIMO is a plus.
Certification as a Safety Professional Industrial Hygienist desired.

Responsibilities

Counsel and inform management, staff, employees, and contractors regarding safety concerns, violations, and non-compliance risks.
Recommend solutions that leverage technical expertise to develop innovative and cost-effective safety strategies.
Analyze and interpret new and proposed codes, laws, regulations, and court decisions.
Assess their impact on APS and develop appropriate policies and procedures.
Influence, where possible, the implementation of laws and regulations affecting APS.
Represent APS in dealings with Federal and State OSHA, municipal agencies, and industry organizations on safety matters.
Participate in or lead special projects as assigned.
Develop, implement, monitor, and audit safety programs to help management meet safety targets.
Oversee the Corporate Hazard Identification and Correction Reporting Procedure to ensure compliance with NESC and other applicable codes and standards.
Investigate electrical contacts and near misses.
Track and monitor hazards using MAXIMO or other applicable systems to ensure timely resolution and reduce company risk exposure.
Manage the Contractor Safety Program, ensuring external partners meet APS safety standards.
Plan, develop, implement and audit comprehensive safety programs to assist management in achieving corporate safety goals.
Survey facilities and operations for safety, environmental, fire and industrial hygiene risks and provide assistance with development of action plans to correct problems.
Interpret new safety/health regulations, design appropriate policies and procedures and advise management on preferred course of action.
Audit the activities of safety committees and provide technical assistance to them.
Maintain an effective safety/health resource library to provide assistance to all departments.
Counsel management, employees and union representatives to ensure consistent interpretations and revisions of the accident prevention manual.
Represent the company with Federal and State OSHA Agencies.
Provide CPR, First Aid and other designated training to identified employees.