Safety & Health Coordinator- Safety & Health Coordinator Sr (Welsh Power Plant)

American Electric Power•Pittsburg, TX

3d•$74,551 - $109,543•Hybrid

About The Position

This posting represents multiple positions that offer a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Safety and Health Coordinator, with increased requirements for the Safety and Health Coordinator Sr levels. The role is responsible for advising and assisting management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event policies and procedures, including public safety matters. The role disseminates safety and health information throughout their areas of responsibility, coordinates the implementation of safety and health programs, conducts safety and health observations and visitations, and renders guidance on safety and accident prevention to other members of management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene/health or relevant field; OR Associate degree in relevant field of study with two years’ experience in related electric utility field operations; OR High School diploma/GED with four years in S&H administration, field experience or related electric utility field operations experience.
2 years’ experience in S&H or electric utility operations experience.
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 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.