Safety & Health Specialist - Wellbeing

Southern Company • Gulfport, MS

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About The Position

The Safety & Health Specialist is responsible for delivering expert technical assistance and consultative services on safety and well-being to designated business units. The specialist will lead both the well-being champion network and the safety council, collaborating closely with corporate communications to distribute company-wide safety messages. Additionally, the position manages all well-being programs and initiatives, ensuring their effective implementation across the organization.

Requirements

• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required
• Must have Southern Company experience and/or 3 years' experience working with wellness initiatives
• Great customer service skills and customer-focused attitude
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive business relationships
• Demonstrate outstanding oral and written communication and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop presentations and speak publicly to a variety of audiences
• Strong planning, organizing, coordinating, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates the capability to foster engagement and secure stakeholder commitment.
• Demonstrate and ensure behaviors consistent with Our Values and Principle-Centered Leadership

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Public Health, Health Sciences, or related is preferred
• Knowledge and experience in the design and implementation of programs and procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management for Wellbeing-related initiatives.
• Administer the MPC Well Being Champion Network.
• Facilitate training sessions for MPC Wellbeing Champions.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Southern Company Wellbeing Team.
• Communicate available Wellbeing resources to employees and leadership.
• Coordinate and support Wellbeing events.
• Develop content pertinent to Wellbeing efforts.
• Distribute Wellbeing materials to various workgroups within the organization.
• Promote engagement in Wellbeing programs.
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications to disseminate Wellbeing information throughout the company.
• Design and maintain resources supporting Wellbeing initiatives.
• Manage the MPC Safety Council.
• Provide safety committee training for newly appointed members.
• Lead a company-wide safety workshop for all committee chairs, fostering the sharing of best practices.
• Compile resources such as videos, presentations, and banners to further safety committee initiatives.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

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