Senior Advisor, Safety

Eversource Energy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Senior Advisor, Safety to lead the development and management of occupational safety programs across field operations, plants, and offices. You will act as a safety partner to management, ensuring compliance with OSHA/DOT requirements and integrating best practices into ES’s safety management system.

The role requires strong communication, project leadership, and the ability to coordinate resources and safety vendors.

Qualifications

• Requires a thorough understanding of the Company’s safety rules and practices.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT safety regulations as they pertain to utility industries.
• Hands-on experience developing and managing safety programs across multiple environments.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills the role of Advisor, Safety and develops strategic safety solutions.
• Provides program oversight to field operations and vendors.
• Develops, implements and monitors program effectiveness and drives continuous improvement.
• Supports safety managers with data analysis and resource coordination.
• Manages safety-related training and ensures regulatory compliance across ES enterprise.

Skills

Safety program management

OSHA/DOT regulations

Construction site safety

Communication skills

Project leadership

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered. Role and Scope of Position: Support Eversource in the administration, development and improvement of the occupational safety and health programs. Serve as both a technical and internal management partner in the prevention of injuries and illnesses, ensuring regulatory compliance and incorporating best practices into ES’s safety management system. In addition to the Advisor, Safety responsibilities, the Senior Advisor, Safety is responsible for the program development, management and facilitation to assure consistent and effective application throughout the ES enterprise. Will assist Safety management in the execution of safety programs in all business environments, including field operations, plants and offices. Act as the respective safety manager in their absence.

Essential Functions

• Fulfills the role of Advisor, Safety and:
• Develops strategic and programmatic solutions to ensure compliance and incorporate best practices applicable to occupational safety and health programs, policies, rules and regulations.
• Provides program oversight and facilitation to field operations, field safety advisors and safety vendors.
• Develops, implements and monitors / assesses program(s) effectiveness.
• Provides feedback to Safety Managers, ES operations management on programmatic solutions to safety compliance and performance concerns.
• Facilitates management of causal identification for program needs assessments and future program(s) developments.
• Supports Safety Managers providing statistical analysis and data relevant to safety and health programs and acts on their behalf, as assigned.
• Identifies and coordinates the execution of the necessary resources to successfully implement safety and health programs.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

• Requires a thorough understanding of the Company’s safety rules
• Requires knowledge of Eversource Operation’s practices and procedures
• Knowledge of construction site safety is required
• Requires specific knowledge of local and federal regulations (OSHA and DOT) safety laws, and State Departments of Public Safety requirements as they pertain to electric, gas and water utility industries
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations as well as sound safety management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Distribution operations and associated electrical, gas systems, construction practices and renewable energy practices is highly desired.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills;
• Strong project leadership skills;
• Willingness to work independently as well as with teams;
• Willingness to build rapport/credibility with both management and the skilled craft workforce

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Safety management, Engineering or equivalent combined education and experience is required

Experience

• Five (5) to eight (8) years related experience is required, with program management skills and safety experience highly desirable.

Licenses & Certifications

• Additional safety related training programs and certifications such as the National Safety Council’s Advanced Safety Certificate, Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Must be available to travel occasionally beyond the assigned region to attend special meetings/training/conferences or during storm conditions.
• Must be available to work on-call on a rotating basis.
• This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing. A positive drug test will result in disciplinary action.

Mental Aspects

• Work includes analyzing, consulting, designing, implementing, training, presenting and coordinating.
• This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.
• Must be able to clearly articulate job and safety related information to employees and to effectively address performance issues in a constructive manner.

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is: $115,250.00-$128,050.00

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

1

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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