Senior Safety Advisor- Transmission - Eversource

Role and Scope of Position:
Supports Eversource in the administration, development and improvement of the occupational safety and health programs. Serving as both a technical and internal management partner in the prevention of injury 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. Acts as the respective safety manager in their absence.

Essential Functions: 

• Fulfills the role of Advisor, Safety
• 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 ICS system and emergency response plan.

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.

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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.

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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.