Fleet Safety & Health Manager

Southern Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, seeks a Fleet Safety & Health Manager to lead the SNC Fleet Safety and Industrial Hygiene programs, protecting employees from workplace accidents and ensuring compliance with OSHA and industry standards. The role serves as CFAM, setting policy and directing governance across the safety portfolio.

As the Corporate Functional Area Manager, you will drive budget management, program direction, and safety governance in a matrix organization,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• CSP or CIH or other safety credentials preferred.
• 7+ years as a Safety professional; 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of OSHA Safety and Health regulations applicable to electric utility industry and nuclear plants.
• Knowledge of Workers' Compensation and Premise Liability issues; and National Safety and Health Standards.
• Process Safety Management, Fire Protection, Emergency Response, Respiratory Protection knowledge.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, budgeting, and governance capabilities.
• Experience implementing safety governance in a matrix organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop Safety and Health governance for the SNC Fleet and oversee implementation.
• Develop relationships with Fleet SFAMs and lead peer groups.
• Provide technical leadership and drive compliance in Safety and Health programs.
• Manage departmental budgets and approve expenses and invoices.
• Provide program management focused on standardization and fleet behaviors.
• Establish organizational structure to sustain safety excellence.
• Partner with Safety and Health leaders to share best practices across the enterprise.
• Develop KPI metrics focused on accident prevention and trend analysis.
• Lead performance management and staff development.
• Represent SNC in safety organizations and industry leadership roles.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Process safety

Fire protection

Emergency response

Respiratory protection

Communication

Leadership

Budget management

Industrial hygiene

Nuclear safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Health, or related field

CSP or CIH certification (preferred)

Job description

Fleet Safety & Health Manager (Corporate)

Job Summary

This position exists to provide leadership for the Southern Nuclear Safety and Health functional area, ensuring comprehensive, cost-effective processes are in place to protect SNC employees from workplace-related accidents.

The Fleet Safety & Health Manager is responsible for managing the Safety and Industrial Hygiene functional area for the SNC Fleet and developing strong safety and industrial hygiene processes focused on preventing workplace accidents.

The Fleet Safety & Health Manager serves as the Corporate Functional Area Manager (CFAM) and, in that capacity, sets policy and provides program direction through Governance, Oversight, and direct Support of program elements.

The Fleet Safety & Health Manager is responsible for the SNC Safety Program, including the Comprehensive Accident Prevention Program, ensuring the workforce is protected from workplace-related injuries and accidents. This role serves as the primary interface with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and external organizations such as INPO, NEI, EPRI, NISHA, and other industry groups.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related field
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or other safety-related credential preferred

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience as a Safety professional
• Minimum five (5) years in a leadership role
• Previous Site Functional Area Manager experience preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA Safety and Health regulations applicable to the electric utility industry and nuclear power plants
• Knowledge of Workers' Compensation, Contractor/Premise Liability issues, and National Safety and Health Standards
• Working knowledge of:
  • Process Safety Management
  • Fire Protection
  • Emergency Response
  • Respiratory Protection
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and innovative thinking capabilities
• Ability to influence all levels of the organization
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• High integrity aligned with Southern Company's values
• Strong computer skills, including data management and trending analysis
• Strong budget and financial management knowledge
• Experience implementing and overseeing industrial safety governance in a matrix organization highly preferred

Major Job Responsibilities

• Develop Safety and Health governance for the SNC Fleet and provide oversight to ensure implementation excellence
• Develop strong working relationships with Fleet SFAMs and lead peer teams and oversight groups
• Provide technical leadership and drive compliance excellence in all Safety and Health programs
• Manage departmental budgets and approve related expenses and invoices
• Provide comprehensive program management with a focus on standardization and fleet behaviors
• Establish and maintain an organizational structure capable of sustaining excellence in safety performance
• Partner with Southern Company Safety and Health leaders to leverage best practices and consistency across the enterprise
• Develop proactive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) focused on accident prevention
• Analyze KPI trends and implement corrective actions before adverse events occur
• Lead performance management activities and develop staff to their full potential
• Represent SNC in internal and external safety organizations
• Actively participate in industry leadership roles to advance SNC positions and initiatives

Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon‑free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry‑leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our goal of net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental, and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well‑being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well‑being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 22402

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear