Job Title: Sr Safety Specialist
Posted by: Pepco Holdings on Sep 19, 2017
Location:
Rockville , MDJob Description:
Position Description
This position serves as the primary Health and Safety resource for technical expertise and management of local safety issues 24/7/365 with primary responsibility for health and safety compliance, procedure development, local health and safety awareness and information sharing. Establishes appropriate metrics, monitors performance, facilitates culture change initiatives, and performs incident analysis/root cause investigations of personal injury and motor vehicle accidents.
Achieves results through communication and strong relationships with Operations regions/divisions. Key activities required of the position include maintenance of established safety programs, implementation of the utility safety operating plan and technical support to clients on Health and Safety issues.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Provide coaching, consultation, and technical support to EED Operation regions/divisions. Support local safety councils in the development and maintenance of safety plans.
Manage the local resolution process of safety and health issues as they arise, via analysis, benchmarking, risk management and regulatory interface.
Provide coaching and mentoring to leadership in the area of Safety Culture Change (Director thru Represented employees)
Maintain injury record keeping in accordance with federal regulation, and manages overall accident reporting process including understanding of the facts of each event, determining recordability while maintaining the confidentiality of employee personal information and medical conditions.
Interpret, advise recommend, and ensure compliance with local and federal regulations. (OSHA and DOT). Interface with regulators and external customers as needed.
Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Position Requirements
Minimum:
B.S./B.A. in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or related technical field and 5 - 8 years experience in utility operations or in EH&S field or minimum 10 years field experience in utility operations.
Attention to detail, sense of urgency.
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and self-initiating.
Demonstrated ability to trigger action and achieve results through personal influence.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, interpret information, and formulate recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both individual and team-based environments.
Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust.
Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental principles of leadership.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and facilitate conflict resolution.
Demonstrated business acumen, employee awareness and ability to create value.
Working knowledge of PC, and Microsoft Office Programs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Valid driver's license.
Preferred:
Broad knowledge of applicable state and federal safety laws and regulations.
Broad knowledge of industrial hygiene principles.
Broad knowledge of electric and gas distribution field operations.
Broad knowledge of EH&S regulations and scientific principles.
Demonstrated ability to support cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance.
Certified Utility Safety Associate, Certified Safety Professional or other comparable safety professional certification(s).
Pepco Holdings, an Exelon Company, is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of characteristics protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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This position serves as the primary Health and Safety resource for technical expertise and management of local safety issues 24/7/365 with primary responsibility for health and safety compliance, procedure development, local health and safety awareness and information sharing. Establishes appropriate metrics, monitors performance, facilitates culture change initiatives, and performs incident analysis/root cause investigations of personal injury and motor vehicle accidents.
Achieves results through communication and strong relationships with Operations regions/divisions. Key activities required of the position include maintenance of established safety programs, implementation of the utility safety operating plan and technical support to clients on Health and Safety issues.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Provide coaching, consultation, and technical support to EED Operation regions/divisions. Support local safety councils in the development and maintenance of safety plans.
Manage the local resolution process of safety and health issues as they arise, via analysis, benchmarking, risk management and regulatory interface.
Provide coaching and mentoring to leadership in the area of Safety Culture Change (Director thru Represented employees)
Maintain injury record keeping in accordance with federal regulation, and manages overall accident reporting process including understanding of the facts of each event, determining recordability while maintaining the confidentiality of employee personal information and medical conditions.
Interpret, advise recommend, and ensure compliance with local and federal regulations. (OSHA and DOT). Interface with regulators and external customers as needed.
Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Position Requirements
Minimum:
B.S./B.A. in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or related technical field and 5 - 8 years experience in utility operations or in EH&S field or minimum 10 years field experience in utility operations.
Attention to detail, sense of urgency.
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and self-initiating.
Demonstrated ability to trigger action and achieve results through personal influence.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, interpret information, and formulate recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both individual and team-based environments.
Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust.
Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental principles of leadership.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and facilitate conflict resolution.
Demonstrated business acumen, employee awareness and ability to create value.
Working knowledge of PC, and Microsoft Office Programs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Valid driver's license.
Preferred:
Broad knowledge of applicable state and federal safety laws and regulations.
Broad knowledge of industrial hygiene principles.
Broad knowledge of electric and gas distribution field operations.
Broad knowledge of EH&S regulations and scientific principles.
Demonstrated ability to support cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance.
Certified Utility Safety Associate, Certified Safety Professional or other comparable safety professional certification(s).
Pepco Holdings, an Exelon Company, is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of characteristics protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Pay Rate:
Unspecified
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About Pepco Holdings Inc.
PHI is one of the largest energy delivery companies in the Mid-Atlantic region, serving about 1.8 million customers in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey. PHI subsidiaries Pepco, Delmarva Power and Atlantic City Electric provide regulated electricity service; Delmarva Power also provides natural gas service. PHI provides competitive wholesale generation services through Conectiv Energy and retail energy products and services through Pepco Energy Services.
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