Safety Advisor

Eversource Energy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Boston, MA, seeks a Safety and Regulatory Compliance professional to lead occupational safety for employees, contractors and the public. You will drive incident prevention, audits and regulatory adherence across Electric, Gas and other operations.

The role emphasizes coaching, training, incident analysis and collaboration with operations managers to reduce injuries and ensure safe work practices in line with corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in safety-related field.
• Experience in occupational safety and incident investigation.
• Knowledge of MA, CT, NH and federal safety regulations (OSHA/DOT).

Responsibilities

• Advise managers and supervisors on occupational safety.
• Train, coach and observe safety practices across a multi-discipline workforce.
• Investigate incidents and apply regulatory processes.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs.
• Support emergency response and field safety activities.

Skills

Safety rules knowledge

Electric safety practices

Construction site safety

Regulatory requirements (OSHA/DOT)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Safety or related discipline

Equivalent experience

Advanced Safety Certifications (ASP, CSP, NSC certificates)

Job description

Role and Scope of Position

Under the general direction, establishes, defines and administers regulatory compliance and incident prevention activities regarding the safety of employees, contractors and the public, as they interact with Company operations. Promotes safe work practices and a safe work environment for all segments of Operations (Electric, Gas, Fleet, Warehouse, etc.) within a specified region of Eversource. Ongoing safety observations, regulatory compliance audits, incident investigation and maintaining a close liaison with operating managers and supervisors is expected. Ensures the success in preventing occupational injuries/illnesses and compliance with regulatory requirements and Corporate policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Maintains a close working relationship with operating personnel and advises managers and supervisors in all aspects of occupational safety.
• Trains, coaches and performs safety observations on a dynamic, multi-discipline workforce to assure high safety standards. Observes behaviors and conditions within the work environment on a frequent basis and coaches employees regarding the value of working safely. Provides feedback on these activities to management and employees.
• Employs the incident analysis process when investigating all incidents and ensures adherence to all federal and state regulations. Follows up on proposed improvement plans after each incident.
• Assists management in developing improvement plans to prevent recurrence.
• Develops and delivers safety training, as wells as partners with the Training Department to ensure required and recommended safety training is completed and effective.
• Advise management in problem solving and decision making to eliminate hazards in the workplace and participates in recurring safety meetings.
• Develops incident prevention and regulatory compliance programs in order to reduce injuries and incidents and protect Company assets.
• Inspects field work locations and Company properties to ensure a safe work environment to eliminate causal factors of injuries and illnesses.
• Develops relationships with customers from every level within the organization.
• Develops, revises and implements work practices and programs that enhance employee performance. Provides input and conducts projects to develop and update procedures and safety rules as required.
• Provides support during emergencies, such as mutual aid contractor on-boarding and field safety support.

Technical Knowledge/Skill

• Requires a thorough understanding of the Company’s safety rules
• Requires knowledge of Electric Overhead, Underground, Substation practices and procedures, Distribution, Supply, System Operation’s practices and procedures
• Knowledge of construction site safety is required
• Requires specific knowledge of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and federal regulations (OSHA and DOT) safety laws, and State Departments of Public Safety requirements as they pertain to the electric and gas industries

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Safety or related discipline or equivalent experience

Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in operational activities

Licenses & Certification

• Additional safety related training programs and certifications such as the National Safety Council’s Advanced Safety Certificate, Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel primarily within assigned region between MA/CT/NH and occasionally beyond the assigned region to attend special meetings/training/conferences or during storm conditions.
• Must be available to work on-call on a rotating basis.
• This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing. A positive drug test will result in disciplinary action.

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

1

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.

The annual salary range for this position is:
$93,800.00-$104,220.00