Safety Coordinator

PPL Corporation; Walbert (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation seeks a senior safety professional to coordinate the company’s industrial hygiene programs and ensure OSHA compliance. You will support multiple utilities and corporate operations, driving safe work practices and health standards across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in health and safety or industrial hygiene and 7+ years in safety and health. Preferred candidates have expertise in OSHA standards and SharePoint knowledge, with strong collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health and safety engineering or industrial Hygiene.
• 7+ years’ experience in OSHA/safety and health field.
• Extensive expertise and knowledge of OSHA technical standards and industry Best Practices.
• Knowledge of SharePoint and/or other database structures would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corporate industrial hygiene programs (asbestos, arsenic, lead, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, hazard communication).
• Coordinate air and noise monitoring with industrial hygiene contractors.
• Manage corporate Safety Data Sheet system maintenance and audits.
• Provide guidance for health and safety policy development and training programs.
• Conduct routine safety audits and site visits across the company.

Skills

OSHA/health safety expertise

Industrial hygiene

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health and safety engineering or industrial Hygiene

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

Corporate position responsible for providing coordination of the Company safety and health programs, with emphasis on industrial hygiene programs, in order to minimize loss due to injury, illness, vehicle incidents and equipment failures. Provides support throughout the company and its subsidiaries and insure compliance with Occupational safety and health standards, regulations and company safety and health rules for the establishment of a safe and healthful work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corporate industrial hygiene programs regarding asbestos, arsenic, lead, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, hazard communication, process safety management and the corporate radiation program. Coordinate air and noise monitoring with industrial hygiene contractors.
• Coordinate employee physicals with the mobile testing contractor and serve as contract proponent.
• Manage the maintenance of the corporate Safety Data Sheet system.
• Provide recommendations and assistance for development of corporate health and safety policy.
• Coordinate and conduct corporate Health and Safety audits and reviews.
• Conduct routine site visits and safety observations.
• Coordinate and provide guidance for investigations of serious or life-threatening incidents.
• Provide health and safety consultation and expertise to the lines of business.
• Assist in the development of health and safety training and participate in training and educational sessions as needed throughout the corporation.
• Provide OSHA standard interpretations and recommended Best Practices to the lines of business on an ongoing basis.
• Communicate and advise Management of current development and government activity in occupational safety and health.
• Provide guidance for contests and litigation involving the company and the Occupational Safety & Health program.
• Coordinate compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, OSH training and communication with federal and state OSHA-jurisdictional agencies.
• Provide safety data reporting as needed.
• Participate in OSH associations and professional organizations for contacts with regulatory agencies and other utilities in order to share and exchange information to enhance the company’s programs.
• Maintain personal professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in health and safety engineering or industrial Hygiene.

Required Experience:

• 7+ years’ experience in OSHA/safety and health field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive expertise and knowledge of OSHA technical standards and industry Best Practices regarding safety and health and perspective field work.
• Knowledge of SharePoint and/or other database structures would be preferred.