Job Description:

Diversity of backgrounds, ideas, thoughts, and experiences is vital to our culture and the way we do business.  Creating an environment where differences are embraced and where every person feels engaged and included makes us safer, stronger, and more successful.

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company.  The company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states.  American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help make sure we keep their lives flowing.  For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

PLEASE NOTE:  In order for American Water to evaluate decisions about new regulations, reintegration, and safe operating practices, all employees are required to report their vaccination status.

Primary Role

 Recommend, develop and implement appropriate programs and activities that enhance the safety and health of Company employees, aswell as minimize the Company's exposure to loss.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement (including delivery of) educational training programs and activities that help develop and improve the safety process within the company and to ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations.


• Develop and implement the use of regulatory compliance programs, including investigating new technologies, providing professional review and recommendations for the purchase of tools, materials and equipment that will enhance safety performance throughout the organization.


• Conducts safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and deficiencies that expose the company to loss or failure to comply with regulatory requirements


• Compile, analyze, and interpret data related to safety training and performance to measure the effectiveness of existing programs.


• Provide assistance and expertise in accident/claim investigation and claims management, when required, and make recommendations to prevent reoccurrences.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of Company Risk Management Policies and Procedures


• Working knowledge of the various functional areas and their role in the organization, including operating procedures of the Company


• Working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, as well as a working knowledge of the various functional areas of a water utility, so as to develop and implement appropriate risk management activities associated with departmental goals.


• Demonstrated understanding of a water utility operation, knowledge, of and ability to integrate regulatory requirements into the training and development of all operating unit employees


• Knowledge Occupational Health and Safety including best practices and emerging trends.


• Knowledge of safety systems and their implementation in plant and construction environments.


• Knowledge of Company policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety.


• Knowledge of regulations applicable to Health and Safety including OSHA process safety management (PSM) and EPA risk management plan (RMP) regulations.

Experience/Education

• Associate level degree required in a related field, i.e., safety/loss control.


• Bachelor's level degree preferred


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in safety/loss control in a related industry or municipal operation

Travel Requirements

• Some overnight travel may be required. Must be flexible

Work Environment

• Varies by task; environment does include field work; driving and working outdoors

Certifications & Licenses

• Preferred - One nationally recognized H&S certification (e.g., Certified Safety Professional)


• Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)).

Other

• Must be familiar with geographic location of operating centers and facilities, so as to conduct on-site training programs, audits and inspections, as well as attend meetings with both.

Competencies

• Champions safety


• Collaborates


• Cultivates innovation


• Customer obsessed


• Drives Results


• Nimble learning

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™

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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