Lead, Health & Safety (Corporate) (Camden, NJ, US, 8102) en American Water | We Keep Life Flowing

Position Information

Primary Role

The Lead, Health & Safety will be overall responsible for driving and managing Health & Safety initiatives/programs for American Water, including metrics, safety apps, contractor safety, training, PSM and audits (compliance reviews). This role will have direct reporting to the Sr Director - Health & Safety, Corporate.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for Health & Safety strategy, systems and processes.
• Responsible for managing our 3rd party vendor associated with contractor management
• Establishing and reporting on contractor metrics
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and American Water safety standards for both employees and contactors.
• Partner with AW functional leads implementing Standard Safety Procedures.
• Document and investigate accidents or injuries, provide records or evidence as required during SIF and SIF-P internal and contractor investigations.
• Implement corrective measures meant to reduce future risk.
• Closely partner with HR and ELR team.
• Responsible for the administration, management and approval of local insurance services including, but not limited to, certificates of insurance, bonds, builder’s risk and railroad protective insurance.
• Responsible for Community Right to Know, OSHA Process Safety Management, EPA Risk Management Program, RCRA, NESHAPS, Underground Storage Tanks, HazWopr, Spill Prevention, Control Plans, Superfund, medical and solid waste disposal.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting required annual reports per regulatory requirements.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong process, project, and program management skills.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and deliver results through others.
• Ability to be both visionary and strategic in thinking, as well as tactical in executing training strategies while anticipating and considering how the business may be impacted by training initiatives.
• Strong quantitative skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem solving).
• Effective people management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, recruiting, controlling, and leading individual staff and teams).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations).
• Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting).
• Leadership presence (e.g., ability to deal effectively and maintain collaborative relationships with Company senior management and other key stakeholders
• Knowledge of OSHA, Federal, State and Local regulations as applicable utilities, construction, and related industries.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with health and safety program management and OSHA regulatory requirements for construction and general industry with increased opportunities to apply expertise across disciplines or organizational areas.
• Knowledge of water and or wastewater utility industry strongly preferred
• Knowledge of environmental regulations
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in safety management, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational environment health and safety, or a related field. Master’s Degree preferred.  
• Equivalent role-related work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• 8+ years of related experience

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License
• At least one relevant/related nationally recognized professional certification like Certified Safety Professional (CSP) strongly preferred.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, occasionally works in construction environments, near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and could include a work environment where possible exposure to physical hazards, weather extremes, wet and/or humid conditions and chemicals exist. The ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment is required. Occasionally works at elevated levels, in confined spaces and in a construction environment. Use of respiratory protection may be required in certain instances. There may also be instances of potential noise exposure.

Other

• Travel Requirements: 20% may be required depending on the business need
• This is an individual contributor position. 
• Key Relationships: Corporate Health and Safety team, State Operations leaders, Human Resources, Legal, Learning and Development, Physical Security, Employee Labor Relations

Competencies