Manager, Safety

Job Description

Summary

The Manager, Safety maintains the continuous development of the Chugach safety program. This position carries out the prime responsibilities for the general safety and health functions to include: evaluating the work environment for safety hazards, recommending control measures and safe work practices, developing training, and assessing compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Plan, develop, and implement Chugach’s safety, health, safety training, and incident prevention programs for regulatory compliance.

• Manage, maintain, and improve company safety programs.

• Actively partner with management in the development, implementation, and assessment of company safety programs.

• Consultant to supervision and employees by providing information and solutions on company safety programs and associated safe work practices.

• Determine safety program deficiencies. Schedule, inspect, report, and track the results of periodic safety inspections, to include hazard elimination.

• Conduct field and site visits, audits and evaluates workplace environments, equipment, and work practices to assure compliance with company, State, and Federal safety requirements and regulations.

• Provide safety support to high-risk work activities and ensure appropriate risk control measures are identified and implemented.

• Facilitate hazard assessments/job safety analysis.

• Determine resources required to administer programs and helps develop safety budget.

• Assist supervisors in accident investigation and identification of immediate/root cause and actions to prevent recurrence.

• Interface with State and Federal regulators on health and safety requirements regarding compliance issues.

• Plan, develop and supervise special safety projects and contractors.

• Recommend to leadership adoption of new or revised safety policies, programs and practices as new legislation, operating conditions and technologies require.

• Determine, evaluate, and recommend Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Maintain records for statistical measurements and management reports; reporting conforms to State and Federal requirements and safety industry standards.

• Develop and implement Chugach’s emergency response evacuation plan.

• Conduct electrical safety demonstrations and classes in schools, community organizations, fire, police, and other entities.

• Manage certified PPE hazard assessments and safety assessments are current and updated on a periodical basis.

• Other Duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

• Manager, HSE: Reports to, receives direction, guidance and decisions from.

• Department Managers: Provide safety support and consultative advice

External

• Bargaining Unit Representatives

• Community organizations, emergency response groups, schools, and the general public:

• State and Federal Regulatory Agencies: compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Police and Fire Departments, confer with and conduct electrical safety training.

• Safety Director, Alaska Power Association and Safety Managers of other Companies: Works in close cooperation with to plan programs, share information and provide assistance.

• Other organizations and safety associations: Provide safety support, give and receive information

Competencies

• Current knowledge of AKOSH, OSHA and DOT regulatory compliance requirements.

• Current knowledge of NEC, NESC, NFPA, IFC, ANSI, ASTM, CGA, ASME, and other consensus standards.

• Ability to interpret compliance and consensus standards to determine their impact upon Chugach.

• Ability work with regulatory agencies to resolve compliance issues.

• Current working knowledge in the principles of electricity and electrical circuits.

• Current knowledge of safety, accident prevention, and safety equipment.

• Must have working knowledge of word processing and data base management systems.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Must have working knowledge in effective training methods.

• Must have knowledge in statistical procedures.

• Must be knowledgeable in electric utility or industrial equipment operations.

• Must be able to work cooperatively in varied work situations and with all levels of employees and management.

• Ability to: lift 25 pounds from ground level to an elevation of three feet; climb stairways and fixed/portable ladders; wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.

• Ability to pass a full face respiratory fit test.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has the supervisory responsibility for the Safety Specialist.

Work Environment

Work is performed in both office environments and field conditions, where exposure to cold wet weather and rough terrain can be expected. Occasional exposure to hazardous noise and chemicals is possible. Frequent travel to various work sites and remote locations by light aircraft and helicopter is required.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, science, engineering or related discipline, required.

Training, Licensure, Certifications

Valid Alaska driver’s license with acceptable driving history for fleet insurance coverage, required.

Must have Professional Certification (CSP or CIH) or obtain within one year.

Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory in safety, accident/incident prevention, industrial hygiene, loss control, and safety education is required. Must have experience in industrial incident investigations and written mitigation plans. Experience working in a utility/union environment preferred.

Substitution

Additional experience in similar complex safety role or related field may be substituted for the required education on a year or year basis.

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Benefits

HEALTH BENEFITS

Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:

• Medical, RX, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Telemedicine

FINANCIAL SECURITY

• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension)
• Retirement Investment services
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)

WORK, LIFE & HEALTH

• 20 days vacation for first year of employment
• 9 Paid Holidays 2 Float Holidays 1 Birthday Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• MetLife Will Preparation