Field Safety & Health Coordinator

American Electric Power; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Texas seeks a Safety & Health professional to advise management on S&H event policies and procedures, disseminate safety information, and coordinate programs across responsible areas. You will conduct safety observations, guide incident prevention, and support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role includes travel, collaboration with management, and advancement opportunities across multiple grade levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene/health, or relevant field; OR associate degree in relevant field with two years' experience in related electric utility field operations; OR High School diploma/GED with four years in related electric utility field operations.
• 4 years experience in S&H or electric utility operations.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, advise, and assist in carrying out the Company’s safety and health, public safety, and S&H event prevention programs, policies and procedures.
• Prepare and advise on the use of programs and materials for meetings and conferences in S&H event prevention.
• Conduct observations of AEP personnel, tools, equipment and work practices to assure that safe and proper procedures are being observed.
• Advise and assist in S&H event analysis and serve as a resource to any event analysis committee.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations governing safety and health.
• Review and assist as needed with the location’s efforts to inspect contractors’ adherence to safety regulations.
• Promote and enforce the Company’s S&H event Prevention and Safety and Health programs.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/health/industrial hygiene

Associate degree with 2 years' electric utility operations experience

High School diploma/GED with 4 years' electric utility operations experience

Job description

American Electric Power in Texas seeks a Safety & Health professional to advise management on S&H event policies and procedures, disseminate safety information, and coordinate programs across responsible areas. You will conduct safety observations, guide incident prevention, and support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role includes travel, collaboration with management, and advancement opportunities across multiple grade levels.