Health & Safety Manager

American Water Works Association; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water Works Association in Murfreesboro, TN, is seeking a full-time Safety and Risk Manager to develop, implement, and coordinate the District's safety programs under the Director of Operations. Responsibilities include workers' compensation oversight, employee safety training, OSHA/TOSHA compliance, and accident investigations.

The ideal candidate has five years of safety-management experience and may hold CSP, ASP, CIH, OHST, CEM, CHST, CHMM designations or OSHA outreach trainer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Risk Management or related field.
• Five years of safety-management experience.
• Desirable certifications: CSP, ASP, CIH, OHST, CEM, CHST, CHMM or OSHA outreach trainer certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate the District's safety and risk management programs under the Director of Operations.
• Oversee workers' compensation, employee safety training, OSHA/TOSHA compliance, and accident investigations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Risk Management or closely related field

Job description

This full-time, salaried role develops, implements, and coordinates the District's safety and risk management programs and reports to the Director of Operations. Responsibilities include supervision of workers' compensation, employee safety training, OSHA and TOSHA compliance, accident investigations, and emergency preparedness. We have a preference for candidates who have safety or risk management experience in a water utility setting, OSHA outreach trainer certification, or professional designations such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHST, or CEM.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Safety/Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, Environmental or Public Health, or a closely related field.

Individual must possess sound judgment and integrity and must be a team player whose positive approach motivates employees to maintain an atmosphere of safety throughout the District.

A minimum of five years of experience in safety management. Experience implementing safety programs and risk management programs similar to those required at a water utility are desirable.

Certification by the Department of Labor as a certified instructor on OSHA standards for construction and general industries is desirable.

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) designations are desirable.

Certifications from AWWA and other recognized industrial safety organizations regarding safety training, hazardous materials, and waste response are desirable.