Dir Safety & Health

American Electric Power•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

Responsible for the strategic direction and coordination of safety and health programs and functions throughout AEP. This includes development and implementation of policies, programs, and procedures in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations: accident prevention programs, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordkeeping, safety awards program, safety and health training programs, employee health programs, and public and contractor safety programs. Maintain close liaison with applicable regulatory agencies, Company Regulatory Affairs, Environmental, Corporate Communications, and Risk Management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in safety, business administration, industrial hygiene, or engineering.
Minimum of twelve years of safety experience in industry, preferably on a project level and with significant experience in organizing, initiating, conducting safety training, and maintaining safety and health programs.
Maintain valid driver's license.
Thorough working knowledge of the federal safety and health laws (OSHA and MSHA) and related standards in construction, maritime, and general industry.
Strong working knowledge of industrial hygiene, AMSI, ASTM and NFPA standards and NEC code as applicable to the electric utility industry.
Ability to develop and administer priority plans for safety and health regulation compliance.
Accountable, along with others, for developing methodology's that will reduce/eliminate events that cause injuries and illnesses to AEP employees, the public, or damage to equipment.
Position requires persistent, dedicated effort to keep abreast of constantly changing regulations. The incumbent must be the Company expert on laws and regulations relevant to safety and health which pertain to the electric utility industry. Must assume a leadership role for the Safety & Health effort throughout the Company and work with all Business Units in terms of implementation of a continually expanding Safety and Health Program.
Ability to formulate and coordinate safety and health programs and proposals at all levels of management within the system and employing skill in preparation, presentation and method of approach where a high degree of tact and persuasion is necessary.
Overnight travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Certification as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Industrial Hygiene (Certified Industrial Hygienist) desirable.

Responsibilities

Direct the AEP Safety and Health Recognition Program, the maintenance of injury frequency and severity rates, as well as vehicle accident summaries for all Business Units.
Oversee industrial hygiene effectiveness reviews throughout the Company, review the results of such reviews, and implementation of recommended corrective measures.
Review standards promulgated by OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA, and NIOSH in order to evaluate the effects of proposed federal and state standards on Company operations and coordinate with appropriate personnel and AEP affiliations such as Edison Electric Institute.
Direct analysis, surveys, and inspections for the purpose of improving hazard control and determining the degree of compliance with federal, state, and local occupational safety and health regulations.
Direct the maintenance of the AEP Safety and Health Manual, including revisions, to include new processes, methods, and operations.
Direct the preparation of reports reflecting Company accident and injury experiences and keep abreast of all reporting standards.
Oversee the preparation and implementation of safety and industrial hygiene training programs and development of priority plans for federal and state health regulatory compliance.
Direct hazard analyses, occupational health studies, and specialized safety and toxic material surveys throughout the Company.
Direct the work and level of interaction relating to health related issues with the consulting physician along with advising on corporate policies and procedures.
Lead the conduct of periodic safety and health audits throughout the Company, prepare reports of such audits, and discuss the results with management.
May act as a client manager to a group, as assigned.