Health & Safety Program Manager

American Water; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water in Lexington, KY seeks a Health & Safety Program Manager to develop and deliver safety training, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive loss control initiatives across operations.

The role requires 5+ years in safety, an associate degree (bachelor's preferred), and travel to support regional teams while partnering with operations to foster a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in safety/loss control in a related industry or municipal operation.
• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training and programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational training programs to improve safety processes and regulatory compliance.
• Lead regulatory compliance initiatives and evaluate tools and equipment to enhance safety performance.
• Conduct safety audits to identify hazards and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Analyze safety data to measure program effectiveness and support loss control.

Skills

Safety management

Training delivery

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Accident investigation

Education

Associate degree in safety/loss control

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Career Opportunities: Health & Safety Program Manager (110061)

Requisition ID110061-Posted -Health and Safety-KY-Lexington-Full Time - Regular

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

American Water is currently seeking a Health & Safety Program Manager to join our Kentucky team! The H&S Program Manager is responsible for supporting safety and loss control initiatives by developing, implementing, and enhancing programs that promote employee health and safety while minimizing organizational risk. This role partners closely with operational teams to ensure regulatory compliance, improve safety performance, and foster a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement (including delivery of) educational training programs and activities that help develop and improve the safety process within the company and to ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations
• Develop and implement the use of regulatory compliance programs, including investigating new technologies, providing professional review and recommendations for the purchase of tools, materials and equipment that will enhance safety performance throughout the organization
• Conducts safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and deficiencies that expose the company to loss or failure to comply with regulatory requirements
• Compile, analyze, and interpret data related to safety training and performance to measure the effectiveness of existing programs
• Provide assistance and expertise in accident/claim investigation and claims management, when required, and make recommendations to prevent reoccurrences

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Company Risk Management Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations applicable to safety and health field
• Working knowledge of the various functional areas and their role in the organization, including operating procedures of the Company Working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, as well as a working knowledge of the various functional areas of a water utility, so as to develop and implement appropriate risk management activities associated with departmental goals
• Demonstrated understanding of a water utility operation, knowledge, of and ability to, integrate regulatory requirements into the training and development of all operating unit employees

Experience/Education

• Minimum 5 years experience in safety/loss control in a related industry or municipal operation
• Associate level degree required in a related field, i.e safety/loss control. Bachelor's level degree preferred

Travel Requirements

• Primarily limited to with Region. Some overnight travel may be required. Must be flexible

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