Environmental Safety & Health Coordinator (Metropolis, IL)

Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, INC.; Metropolis (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking an Environmental Safety & Health Coordinator in Metropolis, IL to oversee the implementation of environmental compliance programs and safety initiatives within their region. The role entails policy administration, training delivery, and collaboration with corporate Safety & Health management to develop advanced programs.

The candidate will support audits, handle public inquiries, maintain regulatory documents, and assist in post-event analyses, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences or related field.
• OR Associate degree in a relevant field with two years of power plant or utility field operations experience.
• OR High School Diploma/GED with four years of Environmental, Safety & Health program administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, advise, and assist management and personnel to carry out environmental, safety and health programs.
• Prepare and deliver training on environmental, safety and health programs to employees.
• Conduct observations and coaching to ensure successful program implementation.
• Provide support during audits and inspections of environmental, safety, and health compliance.
• Coordinate and respond to public inquiries regarding environmental matters.
• Develop and maintain environmental documents and records for compliance regulations.
• Advise management on post-event safety and health causal analysis.
• Support in the event of a release, including agency notifications and coordinating cleanup.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Travel readiness

Autonomy and independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences

Associate degree in a relevant field + 2 years experience

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years EH&S experience

Job description

Environmental Safety & Health Coordinator (Metropolis, IL)

Job Summary

The Environmental Safety & Health Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures, and strategic goals within their assigned region, plant, and project scope. This role will be responsible for preparing, advising, and assisting management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event prevention policies and procedures, including public safety matters. They will handle coordinating and implementing the safety and health programs within their assigned region, or facility. The successful candidate will work with corporate Safety and Health management in the development and implementation of advanced safety and health training programs applicable to their geographic region or technical expertise.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

Essential Job Functions

• Instructs, advises, and assist management and personnel to carry out the company's environmental, safety and health programs.
• Prepares and delivers training and familiarization topics of the company's environmental, safety and health programs to employees
• Conducts observations and coaching of AEP personnel to ensure the successful implementation of the company's safety and health programs.
• Provides support during environmental, safety, and health compliance audits and inspections.
• Coordinates and responds to public inquiries regarding environmental matters.
• Develops and maintains environmental documents and records for compliance regulations.
• Advises and assists management in post-event safety and health causal analysis
• Provides support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making any necessary agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing clean-up efforts, and follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of any applicable federal, state, or local rules and regulations pertaining to safety and health.
• Promotes and enforces the company's safety and health event prevention programs.

What we’re looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or another relevant field.
• OR associate degree in a relevant field with two years of experience in power plant or utility field operations.
• OR High School Diploma/GED with four years of experience in Environmental, Safety & Health program administration and related field experience.

Other Requirements:

• Proficient oral and written skills
• Basic computer skills are required
• Position involves daily travel with occasional overnight travel
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence
• Must be physically able to climb 300 feet of ladder and work on elevated platforms.
• The maximum weight of the employee is 265lbs due to limitations associated with climbing safety equipment

• Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends, contact frequency is minimal.
• Should have a basic understanding of the following programs and concepts:

• OSHA regulations
• Safe electrical work practices
• Clearance/Lock Out Tag Out requirements and procedures
• Working at heights and fall prevention
• Confined space regulations and procedures
• Environmental requirements for above ground and underground storage tanks
• Transportation of hazardous materialsTransportation of hazardous materials
• Spill prevention control and countermeasures
• Oil & chemical spill response and management
• Wastewater, storm water, and drinking water sampling, reporting and controls
• Pollution preventing
• Federal and state wildlife conservation policies

What you’ll get:

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$74,551.00 - $93,188.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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