Public Safety Coordinator

Xcel Energy; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 69,700 - 99,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Transit programs

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Hawaii is seeking a strategic Public Safety Program Manager to develop, implement and document corporate safety initiatives and coordinate pipeline regulatory compliance programs. The role coordinates activities across internal stakeholders, manages vendor contracts, and supports public safety communications and documentation to meet state and federal requirements.

A Bachelor's degree in communications or related field with 5+ years in utilities is expected, with strong project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in communications or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years experience in the utility industry preferably in a communications, training field and project management.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and rapidly changing business.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects that support Xcel Energy’s Public Awareness Written Plan and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as project coordinator for operating company public safety programs and liaison to state/federal pipeline safety regulations.
• Provide documentation and research to demonstrate continuous improvement of public safety programs.
• Oversee contracts with vendors and communicate performance expectations to support the annual public safety budget.
• Engage internal stakeholders and external partners to support public safety messaging.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Public safety coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in communications or equivalent experience

Job description

Full job description. Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Strategic-oriented position that develops, implements and documents corporate public safety programs and serves as project coordinator for operating company public safety programs. Coordinates activities in support of pipeline regulatory compliance and public awareness programs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Interact closely with internal stakeholders including jurisdictional leaders, directors and managers to support the corporate objectives for public safety and include regulatory compliance defined in RP 1162.
• Coordinate projects that support Xcel Energy’s Public Awareness Written Plan. Continuous interaction with external stakeholders serving as Xcel Energy’s liaison to state and region pipeline partnerships established within states and/or regionally to address state and federal pipeline safety regulations.
• Accountable for project coordination including research, development, implementation and documentation to demonstrate continuous improvement of public safety programs. Provide consistent safety information to external audiences within diverse service areas of operating companies, and meeting or exceeding all regulatory requirements of local, state and federal agencies and other governing bodies.
• Evaluate success of implemented public safety programs working with Xcel Energy’s Market Research and benchmark activity with national pipeline organizations and utility peers from within the electric and natural gas utility industry.
• Database and documentation management and support to rate cases, claims, executive inquiries, etc.
• Oversee contracts with vendors by establishing and communicating clear performance expectations to support the manager in meeting the approved annual public safety budget.
• Interact with corporate brand advertising, outside advertising agency, and other key internal stakeholders, supporting public safety messaging.
• May serve as internal expert in response to lawsuits and media inquiries about past and present public safety programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in communications or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years experience in the utility industry preferably in a communications, training field and project management.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and rapidly changing business.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $69,700.00 to $99,100.00 per year.

Benefits include:

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave