Job Description:

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Camden, NJ, the company employs over 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 46 states. To learn more about American Water and additional career opportunities, visit www.amwater.com. 

California American Water is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to join our team in Monterey, CA. Safety is one of our most important values as a company and this role will play a crucial part in helping us achieve our goals. As the Health and Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for on-site safety programs and making sure compliance requirements are being met. You will take the lead on developing and delivering training to our operations.  

Primary Role

Responsible for assisting in planning, organizing, providing training and overseeing components of the Company's Operational Risk Management Program to prevent, eliminate or minimize injury, property and productivity losses and to ensure compliance with applicable Company Policies and Procedures as well as Federal, State and Local Regulations.

Key Accountabilities

• Conducts and oversees ORM assessments, audits and inspections at Company facilities and job sites in order to identify hazards and deficiencies, recommend remedial actions and oversee successful implementation of corrective actions.


• Conducts accident investigations for root cause analysis and corrective action development. 


• Assists in the development of strategies and programs to ensure compliance with Company Federal, State and Local Regulations as they pertain to Operational Risk Management.


• Reports and investigates Worker's Compensation, automobile liability, general liability and property damage claims initiated against or on behalf of the Company.


• Assists in the development and implementation and independently delivers Training Programs related to Operational Risk Management.


• May act as liaison between the Insurer, Broker and Company in claims settlement activities.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of and/or ability to quickly learn Company Policies and Procedures relating to Operations and Safety Loss Control.  Knowledge of regulations applicable to Safety and Health.


• Working knowledge of Water Utility Standards and Practices.

Experience/Education

• Minimum of three (3) years directly applicable experience.


• Associates degree and higher (desired) or equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience. 


• Current and valid safety certification(s) preferred.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

 

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