What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Professional position at Ohio Valley Electric Corporation / Indiana -...?
Description
Must have experience and/or skill set appropriate for the following expectations:
- Conduct safety related field analyses, assessments and audits, and provide coaching and feedback as needed.
- Research, understand, interpret and apply safety regulations (including OSHA standards) and industry best-practices.
- Make decisions and provide guidance related to safety policy/procedure adherence and/or new policy development.
- Build relationships and foster open/effective communication with the workforce.
- Conduct training and/or present safety-related topics in person to both large and small groups.
- Lead/facilitate root cause analysis.
- Create quality email communication, reports, briefs and presentations (must provide examples).
- Familiarity with office productivity computer software applications (such as Microsoft Office), email, calendar/scheduling software, and communication applications such as WebEx/Teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering or industrial health, or equivalent education and/or experience. A minimum of 3-5 years of industrial/construction (preferred) or manufacturing safety experience.
Additional duties and responsibilities are included below:
- Administer and manage safety and health programs at the plant site and work with corporate safety professionals in adopting and standardizing safety and health program best practices.
- Administer company safety rules, procedures, and advise plant personnel on OSHA safety and health regulations applicable to OVEC-IKEC facilities.
- Provide guidance on the appropriate safety programs and coordinate the preparation and distribution of materials which are to be used for monthly safety meetings.
- Coordinate the fire protection program including equipment oversight, maintenance coordination, upgrades, modification, and testing; assist departments with arranging for firefighting instruction; direct the inspection and maintenance of fire protection equipment.
- Plan, schedule, assign and supervise work performed.
- Oversee the development of department personnel through training, assessment, and observation.
- Assist in developing and coordinating the use of training programs to strengthen the plant’s safety program.
- Coordinate and assist with the development of accident investigation reports, surveys, inspections and root cause accident analysis for the purpose of improving plant site safety and compliance with federal and state occupational safety and health regulations.
- Coordinate activities related to plant visits and inspections by OSHA and other safety regulatory agencies, including the remediation, documentation and reporting of corrective actions resulting from such interactions.
- Review and assist in the preparation and/or presentation of responses to OSHA or other federal agencies by working with plant and corporate personnel.
- Assist plant personnel in making observations of work practices and procedures to see that necessary safe practices are being followed.
- Provide support and guidance to Safety Task Force and other Safety Committees as required.
- Continually review all site contractors’ corporate commitment to safety, their compliance with the OVEC-IKEC Safety Manual and safety performance. Implement corrective action where necessary.
- Coordinate and/or conduct safety orientation of new employees, contractors, and other visitors as appropriate.
- Obtain and issue posters, manuals and other safety data; ensure that by means of displays, campaigns and similar methods, employees are made continually aware of the subject of safety and accident prevention.
- Prepare and maintain safety records and statistics.
- Responsible for benchmarking safety performance and recommending plant goals.
- Prepare and supervise the preparation of departmental reports.
- Responsible for the departmental budget.
- Assist in the development, coordination and application of the corporate and plant Strategic Business Plan.
- Keep informed of the latest practices and procedures with regard to safety and accident prevention and consistently apply these to ensure efficiency and economy in the operation of the department and the plant.
- Investigate causes of safety complaints and assist in their resolution as necessary.
- Administer prescribed Company personnel policies and practices; make recommendations pertaining to the hiring, classification, change of classification, rate change and discipline of department employees.
- Recommend and carry out appropriate measures of discipline of employees under direct supervision.
- Perform duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations, and all applicable company safety rules and operating procedures; when supervising others, assure that safe work practices are followed and conduct safety meetings; make suggestions for the improvement of the safety program and encourage others to do so.
- Carry out within the assigned area of responsibility the Company’s program of Equal Employment Opportunity including its Affirmative Action obligations.
- Responsible for knowing and complying with the laws and Code of Business Conduct related to the performance of the aforementioned duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
As a full-time employee, the successful candidate will be eligible for full benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (with Employer contribution if enrolled in a qualifying medical plan)
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Pension & Savings Plan
- Paid Days Off
- Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Pay
- Monetary incentives/Employee Incentive Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
About Ohio Valley Electric Corporation / Indiana - Kentucky Electric Corporation
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corporation (IKEC), were organized on October 1, 1952. The Companies were formed by investor-owned utilities furnishing electric service in the Ohio River Valley area and their parent holding companies for the purpose of providing the large electric power requirements projected for the uranium enrichment facilities then under construction by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) near Portsmouth, Ohio. OVEC, AEC and OVEC’s owners or their utility company affiliates (called Sponsoring Companies) entered into power agreements to ensure the availability of the AEC’s substantial power requirements. On October 15, 1952, OVEC and AEC executed a 25-year agreement, which was later extended through December 31, 2005 under a Department of Energy (DOE) Power Agreement. On September 29, 2000, the DOE gave OVEC notice of cancellation of the DOE Power Agreement. On April 30, 2003, the DOE Power Agreement terminated in accordance with the notice of cancellation. OVEC and the Sponsoring Companies signed an Inter-Company Power Agreement (ICPA) on July 10, 1953, to support the DOE Power Agreement and provide for excess energy sales to the Sponsoring Companies of power not utilized by the DOE or its predecessors. Since the termination of the DOE Power Agreement on April 30, 2003, OVEC’s entire generating capacity has been available to the Sponsoring Companies under the terms of the ICPA. The Sponsoring Companies and OVEC entered into an Amended and Restated ICPA, effective as of August 11, 2011, which extends its term to June 30, 2040.
Why is OVEC/IKEC committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)?
Our Values of Respect and Innovation are key components directly related to our DEI commitment. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strengthens and enhances our culture. Treating others the way we want to be treated and valuing each person’s talents, perspectives, and experiences promotes and builds an innovative environment.
Why is OVEC/IKEC committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)?
Our Values of Respect and Innovation are key components directly related to our DEI commitment. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strengthens and enhances our culture. Treating others the way we want to be treated and valuing each person’s talents, perspectives, and experiences promotes and builds an innovative environment.
