Manager of Corporate Health and Safety (Western Kentucky)

AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC.  

JOB DESCRIPTION             

This position has the ability to work a remote/hybrid schedule out of western KY

Position Title:    Manager of Corporate Health and Safety (Western Kentucky)

Reports To:    Director of Corporate Health and Safety 

FLSA Status:        Non-Exempt

Basic Functions:    Provide full-time health and safety support to AMP entities/operations and ensure practices are in compliance with health and safety regulatory requirements, as well as AMP policies/procedures. 

This position’s primary focus will be to manage corporate health and safety program implementation and provide on-site support for the Smithland and Cannelton hydropower plants located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky.

Essential Functions:

1.    Provide technical expertise, professional guidance and improve processes that assess, evaluate and control health and safety hazards and risks for AMP 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 ensure ongoing alignment with OSHA and industry standards and ensuring the effective implementation of associated policies, programs, and guidelines. 

3.    Support and collaborate with the 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 assessments.

4.    Work with the safety team, develop and implement safety training program through program development, tracking, and reporting. Actively deliver required safety training to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements and obligations and ensure a safe operating 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, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related field of study. A combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered. 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 is 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.

11.    This position requires 30% - 50% travel.