Water Safety and Training Program Manager

City of Goldsboro•Zeeland, MI

22d•$33 - $41

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Under the general supervision of the Regulatory and Conservation Manager, the Safety & Training Program Manager will facilitate, plan, coordinate, and manage the comprehensive safety and training program for Water Utility employees. Applicants are required to attach a cover letter and resume. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Administer, develop, and evaluate the Water Utility Comprehensive Safety Program. Act as liaison for the Water Utility with cross-functional team members and management. Lead and conduct the Water Utility Safety Committee, managing committee membership and engagement. Implement and track safety and training goals and key performance indicators (KPI) as established by management and the utility safety committee. Analyze safety and training KPIs and develop strategies to improve employee participation and engagement. Perform root-cause analysis of safety incidents to identify points of failure, prescribe remedies, and manage risk. Research, plan, organize, and conduct classroom and field instruction sessions. Administer the Employee Health and Safety (EHS) platform; assign and select regular safety training material. Acts as a liaison for the Water Utility with cross-functional team members and management. Assists with project management for business improvements. Read, interpret, and implement Federal and State regulations related to workplace health and safety. Perform on-site safety surveys and audits to ensure compliance with safety program, Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), and OSHA requirements. Design, draft, and review safety forms, training materials, and procedural documents. Manage and expand the Water Utility Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) library. Collaborate with management to develop and maintain employee development plans and standard operating procedures. Conduct regular audits on employee training programs and occupational licensing status. Develop, maintain, and conduct departmental New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. In collaboration with management and supervisors, facilitate safety and training-related purchases and occupational training enrollment. Work with vendors and external departments to procure and stock safety equipment (AEDs, first-aid materials, fire extinguishers, etc.) and personal protective equipment (PPE). Prepare documentation and justification for budgetary service level requests related to safety and training expenses. Exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and use sound judgment. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited institution in Occupational Safety and Health or a related discipline, 3+ years of field experience in a related field to water utility operations OR Any combination of related experience or education to meet the minimum qualifications.
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
AHA Standard First Aid | CPR AED certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety and Health training or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting occupational training for water and wastewater licensing
TCEQ C-level licensing in water and wastewater
Knowledge of: OSHA and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) regulations, OSHA Competent Person requirements, OSHA General Industry Health and Safety, Personal Protective Equipment Safety Equipment
Skill in: Microsoft Office Suite Learning Management and Employee Health and Safety software
Understanding, interpreting, and preparing safety and training data, reports, professional documents, and presentations
Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships
Effective written and verbal communication
Conflict resolution
Interpreting regulations and procedures
Ability to work under minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Administer, develop, and evaluate the Water Utility Comprehensive Safety Program.
Act as liaison for the Water Utility with cross-functional team members and management.
Lead and conduct the Water Utility Safety Committee, managing committee membership and engagement.
Implement and track safety and training goals and key performance indicators (KPI) as established by management and the utility safety committee.
Analyze safety and training KPIs and develop strategies to improve employee participation and engagement.
Perform root-cause analysis of safety incidents to identify points of failure, prescribe remedies, and manage risk.
Research, plan, organize, and conduct classroom and field instruction sessions.
Administer the Employee Health and Safety (EHS) platform; assign and select regular safety training material.
Acts as a liaison for the Water Utility with cross-functional team members and management.
Assists with project management for business improvements.
Read, interpret, and implement Federal and State regulations related to workplace health and safety.
Perform on-site safety surveys and audits to ensure compliance with safety program, Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), and OSHA requirements.
Design, draft, and review safety forms, training materials, and procedural documents.
Manage and expand the Water Utility Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) library.
Collaborate with management to develop and maintain employee development plans and standard operating procedures.
Conduct regular audits on employee training programs and occupational licensing status.
Develop, maintain, and conduct departmental New Employee Orientation (NEO) program.
In collaboration with management and supervisors, facilitate safety and training-related purchases and occupational training enrollment.
Work with vendors and external departments to procure and stock safety equipment (AEDs, first-aid materials, fire extinguishers, etc.) and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Prepare documentation and justification for budgetary service level requests related to safety and training expenses.
Exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and use sound judgment.
Other duties as assigned.