Safety and Health Coordinator

Oklahoma Corporation; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks a safety and health professional to advise management on S&H event policies, coordinate programs, and disseminate safety information across areas of responsibility. The role includes conducting safety observations and providing guidance on accident prevention.

You will work with federal, state, and local regulations, assess contractor safety, and promote a comprehensive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene or a related field.
• Associate degree with two years’ electric utility field operations experience.
• High School diploma/GED with four years in S&H administration or related electric utility field operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, advise, and assist in carrying out safety and health programs and policies.
• Prepare and advise on programs and materials for meetings and conferences in S&H event prevention.
• Conduct observations of personnel, tools, equipment and work practices to ensure safe procedures.
• Advise and assist in S&H event analysis and serve as a resource to the analysis committee.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations governing safety and health.
• Review contractor adherence to safety regulations at the location.
• Promote and enforce S&H event prevention and safety programs.

Skills

Oral and written comms

Computer skills

Travel availability

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/health/industrial hygiene

Associate degree + 2 yrs electric utility exp

HS diploma/GED + 4 yrs S&H exp

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for advising and assisting management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event policies and procedures, including public safety matters. Responsible to disseminate safety and health information throughout their areas of responsibility, for coordinating the implementation of safety and health programs for use, for conducting safety and health observations and visitations, and for rendering guidance on safety and accident prevention to other members of management.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Instruct, advise, and assist in carrying out the Company's safety and health, public safety, and S&H event prevention programs, policies and procedures.
• Prepare and advise on the use of programs and materials for meetings and conferences in S&H event prevention.
• Conduct observations of AEP personnel, tools, equipment and work practices to assure that safe and proper procedures are being observed.
• Advise and assist in S&H event analysis and serve as a resource to any event analysis committee.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations governing safety and health.
• Review and assist as needed with the location's efforts to inspect contractors' adherence to safety regulations.
• Promote and enforce the Company's S&H event Prevention and Safety and Health programs.

What We're Looking for:

Education: Bachelor's degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene/health or relevant field; OR Associate degree in relevant field of study with two years’ experience in related electric utility field operations; OR High School diploma/GED with four years in S&H administration, field experience or related electric utility field operations experience.

Experience: In addition to the education requirement: 2 years’ experience in S&H or electric utility operations experience.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License

Other Requirements:

• Proficient oral and written skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Position involves daily travel and occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence.

What You'll Get:

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company — we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$74,551.00 - $109,543.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.