Safety & Health Coordinator 3

Description

• Prepares summaries, inspection forms, interpretations, etc. for operations and construction on the requirements of new or existing OSHA, EPA, DOT or other regulations.
• Oversee safety performance data and statistics including safety loss event notifications and near miss reporting programs, assist in post-incident root cause Investigations, and overall occupational safety and health management programs.
• Works closely with Columbia Gas operations and construction personnel to oversee and maintain safety programs, systems, safety teams and procedures
• Provide ISNetworld support, monitoring and reporting of current and future contractors
• Revises existing safety and health materials, programs, systems or procedures for all construction assigned facilities within the business segment. Develops new training materials, programs, systems or procedures for operations and construction related safety issues.
• Recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment, to minimize the hazard potential or safety and/or environmental impact.
• Advises Columbia Gas operations on permits or approvals needed for simple projects along with associated timeframes.
• Ensure/ coordinates compliance with all OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policy procedure requirements for safety and health activities.
• Prepares technical materials or independently collects data to assist more senior staff in the preparation of complex air, water, waste or natural resource permit applications or evaluating safety and health issues. Prepares simple permit applications.
• Collaborates with peers to prepare Policies, Plans and Procedures to be implemented across multiple business units. Develops or oversees the development of project or site specific safety plans, local and state safety committees, investigation or remediation work plans, etc.
• Investigates collisions, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards or uncomfortable conditions in the work place. Leads and participates in root cause investigations. Where the investigation determines changes in work practices are necessary, oversee the development of those changes and assist in the implementation.
• Prepares formal comments on new rules and regulations for submission to State or Federal agencies. Acts as a company representative for interaction with regulatory agencies, inspections, etc.
• Negotiates simple issues with State, Federal or County regulators.
• Prepares and obtains safety permits or approvals.
• Manage third party consultants who collect information needed for company or contractor safety, job sites and projects, negative exposure assessments, contaminated soil, groundwater or surface water.

Requirements

• Ability to compose technical information, prepare manuals, policies, procedures and scripts.
• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
• One to five years of experience in one or more of the functional areas such as occupational safety, risk management, environmental, auditing, regulatory compliance, etc. or academic equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with employees at all levels of the organization and from other organizations.
• Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away
• Diversified and thorough knowledge of state and federal safety and health regulatory programs required, with natural gas distribution specific knowledge preferred.
• Expected to understand when to seek assistance from attorneys, other experts, governmental officials to assess and act on occupational safety and health circumstances.
• Work independently and use professional judgment
• College degree in occupational health and safety management, safety science, industrial hygiene, environmental science or other safety-related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted in part.
• Place: 60% indoors; 40% outdoors. Sitting 50%, standing/walking 35%, and kneeling/bending/stooping 15%. Overtime and travel (25%) required. Motor vehicle check required.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to take direction from a variety of people and processes and work as a member of a team.
• Effectively works independently or as a member of a project team or leader of a project team of Coordinators.
• Proficient with computers and other modern office equipment.
• Recognized as a Company expert.
• Sound leadership abilities and integrity.

Benefits

• The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance