Primary Role

Reporting to the Principal, Health and Safety Compliance, the Sr Specialist Health & Safety is responsible for safety communications, H&S training, contract ownership for the various H&S related programs across the enterprise, facilitating and coordinating safety meetings and providing assistance on various management action plans.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement (including delivery of) educational training programs and activities that help develop and improve the safety process within the company and to ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations.
• Develop and implement the use of regulatory compliance programs, including investigating new technologies, providing professional review and recommendations for the purchase of tools, materials and equipment that will enhance safety performance throughout the organization.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and deficiencies that expose the company to loss or failure to comply with regulatory requirements
• Compile, analyze, and interpret data related to safety training and performance to measure the effectiveness of existing programs.
• Provide assistance and expertise in accident/claim investigation and claims management, when required, and make recommendations to prevent recurrences.
• Provide H&S communications and content for weekly, monthly and annual programs.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of Company Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA, federal, state and local regulations applicable to safety field.
• Working knowledge of the various functional areas and their role in the organization, including operating procedures of the Company in order to develop and implement appropriate health and safety activities associated with departmental goals
• Demonstrated understanding of a water utility operation, knowledge, of and ability to integrate regulatory requirements into the training and development of all operating unit employees
• Strong process, project, and program management skills.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and deliver results through others.
• Strong quantitative skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem solving).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations).
• Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting).
• Leadership presence (e.g., ability to deal effectively and maintain collaborative relationships with Company senior management and other key stakeholders).

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's or associate degree in safety management, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational environment health and safety, or a related field. Equivalent role-related work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• 3+ years’ experience in safety management, utility, construction, or industrial setting that provides the knowledge and exposure to the fundamentals, principles and concepts of the Health & Safety function.

Schedule/ Travel

• Up to 10% travel
• Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm

Certifications & Licenses

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) from BCSP or other preferred
• Valid Driver’s License

Work Environment

• In addition to a regular office environment, this role will occasionally work in construction and utility operations environments, near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. May include an environment where possible exposure to physical hazards, weather extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, and chemicals.

Competencies