Safety Consultant/Safety Consultant Senior

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service (APS) is seeking a Safety Consultant to lead safety guidance and strategy across the organization. The role focuses on advising management, staff, and contractors on safety concerns, and on developing cost-effective safety strategies.

The Senior position expands to regulatory analysis, agency representation, and program auditing to drive continuous safety improvement. Collaboration with multiple departments ensures compliance with OSHA, NESC, and related codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety or related discipline with 5+ years in safety field (Safety Consultant).
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational/Industrial Safety, Loss Control Risk Management or Business Administration with 8+ years of safety experience (Senior).
• Working knowledge of Federal, State and local Safety/Health Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and inform management, staff and contractors on safety concerns and non-compliance risks.
• Develop and implement safety programs to meet targets and audit compliance.
• Represent APS with OSHA agencies and participate in special projects.
• Analyze codes/regulations and develop APS policies and procedures.
• Investigate electrical hazards, track hazards in MAXIMO, and oversee safety programs.

Skills

Safety compliance

Risk management

Regulatory affairs

OSHA/NESC knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in safety or related discipline

Bachelor's in Occupational/Industrial Safety or related

Tools

MAXIMO

Job description

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

As a Safety Consultant Senior/ Safety Consultant at APS, you will be instrumental in driving safety excellence across the organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Safety Guidance and Strategy
  • Counsel and inform management, staff, employees, and contractors regarding safety concerns, violations, and non-compliance risks.
  • Recommend solutions that leverage technical expertise to develop innovative and cost-effective safety strategies.
• Regulatory Analysis and Policy Development
  • Analyze and interpret new and proposed codes, laws, regulations, and court decisions.
  • Assess their impact on APS and develop appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Influence, where possible, the implementation of laws and regulations affecting APS.
• Agency Representation and Special Projects
  • Represent APS in dealings with Federal and State OSHA, municipal agencies, and industry organizations on safety matters.
  • Participate in or lead special projects as assigned.
• Program Implementation and Auditing
  • Develop, implement, monitor, and audit safety programs to help management meet safety targets.
  • Oversee the Corporate Hazard Identification and Correction Reporting Procedure to ensure compliance with NESC and other applicable codes and standards.
• Incident Investigation and Risk Management
  • Investigate electrical contacts and near misses.
  • Track and monitor hazards using MAXIMO or other applicable systems to ensure timely resolution and reduce company risk exposure.
• Contractor Safety Oversight
  • Manage the Contractor Safety Program, ensuring external partners meet APS safety standards.

We Want To Speak With You If You Have

• A strong background in safety compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs.
• Experience interpreting and applying OSHA, NESC, and other safety codes.
• Proven ability to develop and implement safety programs across diverse teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to represent APS externally.
• Familiarity with work order systems like MAXIMO is a plus.

Minimum Requirements

Safety Consultant

• Bachelor's degree in safety or related discipline and 5 years of professional safety related field experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A working knowledge of Federal, State and local Safety/Health Regulations.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Basic Computer skills.

Safety Consultant Senior

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety, Loss Control Risk Management or Business Administration and 8 years extensive professional safety related experience, OR an equivalent combination of relaed education and experience.
• Knowledge of industry standards, Federal, State and Local safety regulations with a high level of technical and regulatory experience in OSHA, ARS, FAA, NESC and other applicable codes, ordinances and statutes. In-depth experience developing, administering and implementing complex safety programs.
• Experience in professional committees and organizations through participation that increases safety awareness and compliance.
• Strong oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Certification as a Safety Professional Industrial Hygienist desired.

Major Accountabilities

• Plan, develop, implement and audit comprehensive safety programs to assist management in achieving corporate safety goals.
• Survey facilities and operations for safety, environmental, fire and industrial hygiene risks and provide assistance with development of action plans to correct problems.
• Interpret new safety/health regulations, design appropriate policies and procedures and advise management on preferred course of action.
• Audit the activities of safety committees and provide technical assistance to them.
• Maintain an effective safety/health resource library to provide assistance to all departments.
• Counsel management, employees and union representatives to ensure consistent interpretations and revisions of the accident prevention manual.
• Represent the company with Federal and State OSHA Agencies.
• Provide CPR, First Aid and other designated training to identified employees.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Hybrid

Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.