Safety & Health Coord - S&H Consultant

American Electric Power • New Haven, IN

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About The Position

Responsible for advising and assisting management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event policies and procedures, including public safety matters. Responsible to disseminate safety and health information throughout their areas of responsibility, for coordinating the implementation of safety and health programs for use, for conducting safety and health observations and visitations, and for rendering guidance on safety and accident prevention to other members of management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene/health or relevant field of study. OR Associate degree in relevant field with two years’ experience in related electric utility field operations experience OR High School diploma/GED with 4 years' experience in related electric utility field operations experience.
• In addition to education requirement, 6 years of S&H experience, or electric utility operations experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Have knowledge of intervention techniques and experience in instruction and meeting facilitation.
• Understand principles of organization development and principles of performance improvement methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Proficient oral and written skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Position involves daily as well as occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence

Nice To Haves

• Certified Asbestos Contractor Supervisor, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, and/or Certified Utility Safety Professional desirable but not required.
• May be required to be obtained following date of hire.

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.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level