Senior Advisor, Safety

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

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a Senior Advisor, Safety to lead the development and improvement of occupational safety and health programs across the enterprise. You will partner with Safety management, field operations, and vendors to assure regulatory compliance and program effectiveness.

Responsibilities include developing strategic solutions, providing data-driven oversight, and coordinating resources for safety initiatives, including during storm restoration and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field with 5–8 years' experience.
• Experience managing safety programs in utility environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT safety regulations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel MA/CT/NH and support emergency responses.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic safety program solutions and ensure compliance with applicable rules.
• Provide oversight to field operations safety programs and vendors.
• Develop, implement and monitor program effectiveness.
• Provide statistical analysis for safety and health programs.
• Coordinate resources for program implementation.
• Support storm restoration and emergency response activities.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Safety management, or Engineering

Job description

Immigration Sponsorship

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.
• Provides storm restoration and emergency assignments up to and including the safety branch director of the IC system and emergency response plan.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

• 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.

Who we are

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.