Lead Safety Advisor - Eversource Energy
Newtown, CT
About the Job
Support Eversource in the administration, development and improvement of the occupational safety and health programs focusing on Substation Operations. 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 Lead 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.
Identifiesand 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 ICS system and emergency response plan.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of Substation Equipment, Isolation, Lock Out/ Tag Out and Grounding procedures
Knowledge of power system maintenance and operation.
Requires knowledge of Eversource Operation’s practices and procedures
Requires a thorough understanding of the Company’s safety rules
Knowledge of construction site safety isrequired
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 organizationalskills;
Strong project leadershipskills;
Willingness to work independently as well as withteams;
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 isrequired
Experience:
8+ years related experience isrequired, with program management skills and safety experience highly desirable.
Licenses & Certifications:
Additionalsafety 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 asrequired.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NHas necessary.
Must be available to travel occasionally beyond the assigned region to attend special meetings/training/conferences or during storm conditions.
Work is often conducted outside, in varied conditions and terrain including adverse weather conditions, and in a normal office environment which requires sitting, walking, standing, stair climbing and completion of paperwork.
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.
Compensation and Benefits:
+ Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $ 115,140.00 - $127,930.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
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.
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.
Identifiesand 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 ICS system and emergency response plan.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of Substation Equipment, Isolation, Lock Out/ Tag Out and Grounding procedures
Knowledge of power system maintenance and operation.
Requires knowledge of Eversource Operation’s practices and procedures
Requires a thorough understanding of the Company’s safety rules
Knowledge of construction site safety isrequired
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 organizationalskills;
Strong project leadershipskills;
Willingness to work independently as well as withteams;
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 isrequired
Experience:
8+ years related experience isrequired, with program management skills and safety experience highly desirable.
Licenses & Certifications:
Additionalsafety 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 asrequired.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NHas necessary.
Must be available to travel occasionally beyond the assigned region to attend special meetings/training/conferences or during storm conditions.
Work is often conducted outside, in varied conditions and terrain including adverse weather conditions, and in a normal office environment which requires sitting, walking, standing, stair climbing and completion of paperwork.
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.
Compensation and Benefits:
+ Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $ 115,140.00 - $127,930.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
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.
Source : Eversource Energy