About the position
This position works independently and under the direction of a Safety Director
to conduct safety oversight, direction, implementation support, training and
assessment for NAES-operated facilities at multiple locations. The Corporate
Safety Manager oversees the safety program implementation and performance of
facilities assigned regionally within the USA and some internationally. This
position installs the company safety program at new and existing facilities,
conducts initial safety training, and provides support for facility staff to
continue programs and continuously improve safety performance.
Responsibilities
• Provide ongoing and case-basis safety support to assigned power plants, gas
producing facilities, and renewable energy sites through phone calls, emails,
personal meetings, and on-site physical presence
• Schedule and travel to assigned facility to conduct an annual safety
assessment, gap analysis or to perform training and education. Travel duties
are extensive and up to 50-60% of the set duties.
• Provide professional direction and mentorship to project Safety Engineers,
ESH Coordinators, Safety Coordinators and Plant Managers
• Coordinate time and service with other Corporate Safety Managers in the
company to provide safety support and coverage to all appropriate NAES
Corporate, Operations, and plant organizations
• Ensure uniform interpretation of site safety procedures at assigned
facilities and throughout the corporation
• Communicate and distribute new and changing safety-related information and
safety alerts through published communications and oral presentations
• Provide targeted and specialized safety support for new and transiting plants
or client consulting services, including safety gap analysis, site safety
risk assessments, report preparation and presentations
• Recommend changes to the NAES “standard” Safety Manual based on an on-going
review of regulatory requirements and assessment of NAES performance
• Under the direction of a Safety Director, develop new or modified safety
procedures and submit to safety team for review and comment. Incorporate
recommended changes and process for final publication.
• Identify training needs and opportunities. Assist in development and
delivery of training curriculum and materials. Lead training and conduct
train-the-trainer sessions.
• Serve as a NAES internal safety information resource for plants to call upon
from time to time to assist them in their assigned duties
• Assess the safety performance of individual plants, “groups” of plants, or
the NAES portfolio by both personal observation and by review of reports and
evaluations. Based on these assessments, prepare and share “Lessons Learned”
and “Best Practices” as appropriate.
• Review and comment on all plant operations facility safety-related incident
and accident reports and develop for publication a communication of lessons
learned.
• Support investigations and Root Cause Analysis of incidents as requested by
Operations Director, VP of Corporate Safety or Safety Director
• Conduct routine safety conference calls with plant safety personnel,
providing follow-up, status on assignments and completion of tasks
• Prepare, support and lead tasks identified to assist in the preparation of
the annual NAES Safety Conference. Assignments can be obtaining speakers,
vendors, hotel contracts, awards or managing conference budget.
• Support and participate in the company-sponsored conferences and Plant
Manager conference calls to provide specific safety focus and expertise
• Perform set duties in a fiscally responsible manner, managing expenses and
schedule within budgetary means and set guidelines and policies
• Carry out additional duties as directed by the Safety Director, Director or
VP of Corporate Safety or senior designee
Requirements
• Education - Bachelor of Science degree in Safety and Health, Engineering,
Biology, Chemistry or equivalent EHS field from an accredited college or
university recognized by the United States Department of Education or
equivalent
• Experience - a work history that demonstrates experience in power,
industrial, construction or commercial consulting industry in a safety role
• Technical knowledge - In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and standards;
familiarity with risk assessment and hazard analysis methodologies
• Software/Equipment Knowledge - Proficiency in using computer
software including Microsoft Office Suite for data analysis, report writing
and creating presentations
• Must have strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• A valid driver's license is required
Nice-to-haves
• Licenses/Certifications - A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other
related certification desired