AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of remote work and in-office reporting), with the coordination and approval of the appropriate supervisor. The position is located in and will report out of Columbus, OH.
Position Title: Manager of Corporate Health and Safety
Reports To: Assistant Vice President of Environmental, Health, Safety and Compliance
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Basic Functions: Provide full time health and safety support to all AMP entities/operations and ensure practices are in compliance health and safety regulatory requirements, as well as AMP policies/procedures.
Essential Functions:
1. Provide technical expertise, professional guidance and improve processes that assess, evaluate and control health and safety hazards and risks for AMP and MESA employees, including but not limited to those working in the corporate office, electric generation and transmission facilities, and construction sites.
2. Support the corporate safety program by developing and recommending content changes to AMP's health and safety program and policies to assure ongoing alignment with OSHA standards and ensuring the implementation of associated policies, programs, and guidelines.
3. Support and collaborate with safety team, including facility management and associates as directed to identify and implement appropriate measures to mitigate safety risk, monitor contractor safety performance, and perform health and safety assessment.
4. Work with the safety team, implement safety training program through program development, tracking, and reporting. Actively perform necessary safety training to assure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements and obligations and assure a safe environment for employees.
5. Assist with the preparation, maintenance, and tracking of safety budgets.
6. Perform safety evaluations and programmatic audits, job hazard assessments, assess work areas and identify improvements, participate in external audits/inspections, customize emergency response plans through development of site-specific elements and collate all data for presentation & reports.
7. Keep abreast of laws, standards and current trends in safety issues.
8. Cooperate with county, state and federal agencies as appropriate.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety or other related field of study. Certified safety professional (CSP) certification is strongly preferred.
2. Three to five years of related work experience in the electric utility industry or industrial setting preferred.
3. Detailed knowledge of applicable safety laws preferred.
4. Experience in identifying, evaluating and controlling EHS hazards and risks in the workplace are required.
5. Must demonstrate expertise in the use of software tools, spreadsheets, written reports, database reports and graphical presentations (e.g., Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint).
6. Must have the ability to quickly learn and apply new technical knowledge, be detail oriented, organized and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
7. Must have a driver's license and be willing to travel.
8. Must possess current CPR and First Aid certifications or acquire certifications within six months of hire.
9. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, as well as the ability to manage and successfully meet goals and objectives are required.
10. Must be a self-starter and team oriented.