Director - PGO Safety, Human Performance and Corrective Action Program

801 Duke Energy Progress, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an Senior EHS Leader to direct identification and management of health and safety, HP and CAP issues across the organization. You will lead and mentor teams, develop action plans, and ensure compliant, data-driven performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with regulatory bodies, business units and senior management, delivering improvements, budgeting, and KPI reporting while advancing EHS strategies. This position offers hybrid work and requires travel across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Business with 5+ years related experience.
• In lieu of degree, 15+ years of related experience.
• 10+ years in utilities industry.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze health and safety, HP and CAP issues and risks.
• Develop and execute action plans with business units to manage challenges.
• Lead EHS/CAP/HP programs and mentor staff for succession.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and legal to ensure compliance.
• Support senior management with planning, decisions, and budgeting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written comms

Data analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Business

High School/GED + 15+ years experience

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct identification and analysis of health and safety, Human Performance (HP) and Corrective Action Program (CAP) issues and risks which may significantly impact PGO; direct development and execution of action plans with business units teams and other internal and external supporters to effectively manage challenges and issues; represent and actively lead and shape technical and industry advocacy groups (e.g., EEI, SEE) and stakeholder coalitions to effectively promote interests of the corporation; Provide effective support to and work in close collaboration with supported customers to ensure operational impacts are addressed as EHS//CAP/HP analyses and strategies are developed and implemented; lead and manage the work activities and performance of associated H&S, CAP, and HP Programs (human performance, surveillance programs); develop and support mechanisms to improve service efficiency and reduce costs and impacts to business units; ensure subordinates maintain up-to-date knowledge of EHS/CAP/HP requirements and emerging EHS issues and effectively communicate with affected businesses; ensure organization effectively collaborates with other Duke Energy groups providing EHS/CAP/HP support or oversight, such as the PGO Corrective Action Review Board, EHS Governance, Human Performance working teams, Legal, Audit Services, External Relations, Regulatory Accounting and Corporate Communications.
• Provide leadership to subordinates and effectively manage employee performance through clear communication of expectations, goals, status; recognition of accomplishments timely, specific feedback on performance issues; active involvement in and support of employee work efforts; and effective use of the performance management tool; develop bench strength in the EHS/CAP/HP job family by effectively mentoring employees including managers, supervisors, program managers (CAP/HP) as well as key individual contributors and EHS leaders across the department/corporation for succession planning; Lead and manage business functions for the department including work plans, performance reviews, staff development, KPI monitoring and reporting, budgeting and self-assessment. Provide staff/leadership support to mid-level and senior management to drive EHS, Human Performance and CAP performance, continuous improvement, and effective implementation of plans and strategies; build effective trust and relationships with internal customers to further drive alignment and performance across supported business units; collaborate with SME groups and environmental, health, and safety leadership to ensure seamless and consistent delivery of EHS support to internal customers. Effectively manage and implement changes in processes, roles or responsibilities; Interact with regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA) and Legal Council on EHS related matters to support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support PGO Senior Management in business planning, decision-making, and communication regarding issues impacting current and future operations, requirements and expenditures.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Business, Other Related Degree 5+ Years of related experience
• In lieu of degree, High School/GED and 15+ years of related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years' experience Certified Safety Professional Professional Engineer; PE Leadership, management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills (e.g., influencing and listening skills to deal effectively with all levels of employees and management).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Broad knowledge of appropriate H&S and department programs and procedures.
• Ability to analyze data and develop appropriate strategic responses.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to oversee and provide direction for multiple initiatives or work groups in multiple locations.
• More than ten years' experience in utilities industry.
• Experience in interfacing with and influencing regulatory agencies at the local, state and federal level.
• Understands inter-departmental relationships and processes.
• Demonstrates personal accountability for own actions while modeling company values.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others from diverse backgrounds to achieve common goals.
• Consistently delivers superior results while improving products, services and processes.
• Performs at the highest level to deliver value to customers and other stakeholders.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek. Able to travel to all regions for field visits and face to face meetings Able to climb stairs and ladders.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Participate/Engage in the BU Event Free Steering Team Experience with regulatory interactions (i.e., inspections, and reporting) Advanced experience related to OSHA recordkeeping including case management Maintain professional and engaged relationships with Corp EHS leadership and EHS Performance Board Members
• Participate/Engage in represented groups (union) BU Management meetings, as required Support leadership in EHS Performance Board meetings and associated actions.
• PGO EHS Leader representative for Corrective Action Review Board meetings Enterprise OE/LL point of contact and oversight of the EHS and CAP related shares and actions Engage and participate in utility safety committees (EEi/SEE) Senior Leader oversight of the Human Performance Program and associated working groups.
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of working experience.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

15-25%

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Provided (as applicable).

UNION/REPRESENTED POSITION

No Represented/Union Position.

VISA SPONSORED POSITION

No Visa Sponsored Position. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

EEO / DIVERSITY STATEMENTS

Duke Energy values ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re dedicated to providing a work environment where all people are valued, respected and able to reach their full potential.

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status.

Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.