Contractor Health & Safety Coordinator
JOB DESCRIPTION
Health and Safety Coordinator
The Health and Safety Coordinator is a contracted position supporting project work for a limited duration in the Delivery Projects and Construction (DP&C) Department. The Coordinator will provide Safety oversight on a particular DP&C projects with the goal of driving positive Safety performance. The scopes of these projects include various construction and modification activities inside energized stations, on public Rights of Way, and at other varied sites. The personnel involved in these projects include Employees, Contractor Workers, and Vendor Workers.
Primary Position Responsibilities
- Directly coordinate P&C H&S providing technical assistance and field expertise to field operations: interpretation and communications of regulations; new programs and procedures; statewide application and reporting of Job Site Observations; Job Hazard Analysis, Personal Protective Equipment, Industrial Hygiene; Accident Investigation; Contractor Safety; Annual Inspections; Defensive Driver Safety; Rescue Man Safety; etc.
- Subject Matter Expert; provide advise; counsel and guidance to manager in support of Senior Leadership, LOB VP, Division Managers, LOB and local H&S Councils, H&S Council including policies and procedures, standards, system components and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate the implementation new mythologies, standards and processes to improve operations and productivity.
- Provide critical support to review, analyze current work practices and matrix, determine root causes of personnel errors introduce new procedures to improve safety standards
- Provide field audits, training and inspections to keep consciousness levels high to reduce hazards, potential loss of time and on the job injuries and accidents.
- Perform analysis of divisional H&S statistics to keep abreast of timely and accurate reporting to keep safety indexes to a minimum.
- Support the review and assessment Federal, State and Local safety and health regulations including OSHA impacts on LOB
- Work with each division to implement and improve programs and procedures for compliance with all regulations promulgated by related state and local government agencies
- Act in compliance with leadership as an organization liaison for effective and consistent application of all safety components.
- Provide team support and participate in accident/incident investigations, audits, inspections and other components of H&S
- Help prepare and maintain documentation and records regarding internal policies and procedures, practices, investigations, external agencies and OSHA requirements
- Work on Safety related task forces and work groups; helping to conduct and oversee safety and health surveys; safety topics and help to find and resolve issues and concerns as a member of a team or task force
- Provide coaching, counseling and development of divisional H&S programs and procedures.
Position Requirements
Education and Certifications Required
- Bachelor Degree in Safety, Environmental and/or Emergency Management technical area or equivalent electric and/or gas utility construction experience
- Safety professional experience or equivalent
Education and Certifications Desired
- BCSP CHST, USOLN CUSP, or similar professional safety certification
Skills and Abilities Required
- Work outdoors in all types of weather and environmental conditions
- Foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills and an ability to effectively interact with peers and various levels of management
- Operate office equipment such as computer, tablet, telephone, cell phone, fax machine, copier, etc.
- Possess basic skills in the operations and functions of technological devices including but not limited to Windows applications, Excel, Word, Outlook and Internet Explorer
- Work independently
- Prepared to work OT as needed
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for commuting to and from job sites
- CPR/First Aid trained but not required