Safety & Health Program Lead

Aep Texas; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Texas in Corpus Christi seeks a Safety & Health professional to advise management on administration of safety and health event policies, disseminate information, coordinate programs, conduct observations, and guide accident prevention.

The role requires a degree in safety or related field (or equivalent experience), 4 years in S&H or electric utility operations, and a valid driver’s license. Expect daily travel and interaction with contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene/health, or relevant field; OR associate degree in relevant field with two years’ experience in related electric utility field operations experience; OR High School diploma/GED with four years in related electric utility field operations experience.
• 4 years experience in S&H or electric utility operations experience.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Basic computer skills

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/health/industrial hygiene or related field

Associate degree with two years experience in electric utility field operations

High School diploma/GED with four years in electric utility field operations

Job description

AEP Texas in Corpus Christi seeks a Safety & Health professional to advise management on administration of safety and health event policies, disseminate information, coordinate programs, conduct observations, and guide accident prevention.

The role requires a degree in safety or related field (or equivalent experience), 4 years in S&H or electric utility operations, and a valid driver’s license. Expect daily travel and interaction with contractors.