Safety & Health Programs Leader

American Electric Power; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Louisiana is seeking a Safety and Health Specialist responsible for advising and assisting management on S&H event policies and procedures, including public safety matters. You will disseminate safety information, coordinate safety programs, conduct safety observations, and provide guidance on accident prevention.

The role requires traveling daily and occasionally overnight, with base compensation in the $74,551–$109,543 range, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene/health or relevant field.
• Associate degree in relevant field of study with two years' experience in related electric utility field operations.
• 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 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

Safety policies

Public safety

Observations

Safety program administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/health/industrial hygiene

Associate degree with 2 years experience

High School diploma with 4 years experience

Job description

American Electric Power in Louisiana is seeking a Safety and Health Specialist responsible for advising and assisting management on S&H event policies and procedures, including public safety matters. You will disseminate safety information, coordinate safety programs, conduct safety observations, and provide guidance on accident prevention.

The role requires traveling daily and occasionally overnight, with base compensation in the $74,551–$109,543 range, plus comprehensive benefits.