Safety & Health Coord Sr

American Electric Power • Winfield, WV

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About The Position

Responsible for preparing, advising and assisting management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event prevention 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 S&H observations and visitations, and for rendering guidance on S&H event prevention to other members of management. Advising on S&H governmental regulations and assisting/advising the local management in handling any public liability and event analysis as needed. Work with Safety and Health management as requested in the development and implementation of advanced S&H technical and training programs. Please note this position is posted in a range from Safety and Health Coordinator to Senior.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene/health, or relevant field; associate degree in relevant field with two years’ experience in related electric utility field operations experience; OR High School diploma/GED with four years in related electric utility field operations experience.
• In addition to education requirement: 4 years experience in S&H or electric utility operations experience.
• Valid Driver's License
• Proficient oral and written skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Position involves daily travel and occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, advise, and assist management and personnel to carry out the Company's safety and health, public safety, S&H event prevention programs and policies and procedures.
• Prepare, advise and deliver programs and materials for S&H meetings and conferences.
• 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 the event analysis committee.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Review and assist as needed with the location's efforts to inspect contractors' adherence to safety & health regulations.
• Assist the Safety and Health Manager and/or the Corporate Safety Staff when requested on special assignments that involve or have Company-wide ramifications.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees