Employee Safety Manager - Tempe, United States - Salt River Project

Salt River Project

Verified Company

Tempe, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Requisition ID: 17204

Join us in building a better future for Arizona
SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area.

Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D.

Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes.

SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are.

That's why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being.

In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and longterm disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary:

Manages and oversees the Employee Safety or the Occupational Safety and Health program.

Plans, organizes, and directs efforts supporting corporate safety objectives by promoting a safe working environment and improving the safety culture.

This position will create, implement and improve upon programs designed to reduce industrial illnesses, injuries, fatalities, and loss or damage of property.

What You'll Do:

Develop management policies to assure compliance with government regulations and protect loss or injury to SRP employees, property, and clients.
Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and standards.
Establish and oversee accident investigation methods and conducts investigations of serious accidents to employees or property.
Develop employee safety awareness, industrial hygiene programs and publication of safety records, articles, and training.
Direct and manage SRP industrial hygiene program to meet all OSHA regulations on occupational health or industrial hygiene.
Advise, mentor, instruct, review and train subordinates in the performance of their duties.
Assist with the planning, preparation, and management of annual labor and budget requirements.
Maintain, review, and revise safety policies and procedures.
Promote safety program participation to employees; provide support to public safety or community outreach programs.
Produce regular status reports and departmental updates.
Oversee the development and implementation of fleet safety program for all motor vehicles and mobile equipment used in SRP operations.
Maintain awareness of current professional practices and trends in safety management.
Perform related work as required.

What It Takes To Succeed:

Must be willing to attain Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), and/or other professional certification(s).
Knowledge of water and electric utility construction and operation techniques and processes.
Knowledge of best safe working practices, industrial hygiene principles, and safety management techniques.
Ability to recognize psychological factors relating to safe group and individual behavior.
Ability to orally communicate effectively to large and small groups at all levels of the corporate hierarchy.
Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering schematics.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit testing, and training required.
Ability to evaluate work environments for potential health hazards.
Ability to conduct employee and public education and training programs.
Skill in using a variety of instruments for measuring environmental safety.