Highlights of the job
We are hiring a Manager, Health & Safety to work at one of our multiple Phoenix metro area locations.
This individual will report to the Senior Manager, Health & Safety, and will manage a team of four health & safety professionals to proactively work with EPCOR operations to mitigate and remove unsafe conditions or practices. Additionally, this individual will ensure achievement of goals and objectives by developing and implementing health and safety programs that optimize safety for the company’s employees and minimize the company’s exposure to loss.
What you’d be responsible for:
- Manage daily aspects of health and safety for utility operations and high profile construction projects.
- Provide ongoing health, safety and risk assessment and oversight for all Regulated US Operations.
- Provide leadership to direct report employees. Mentor/coach employees by developing techniques to better communicate, collaborate, coordinate/organize workload activities, and instill cooperation among team workers. Implement standards of accountability, evaluate employees’ performance, recognize their achievements and counsel as necessary.
- Oversee the reporting, investigation, and record keeping for all Workers’ Compensation, Automobile Liability, General Liability, and Property Damage claims initiated against or on behalf of the company.
- Develop programs to improve the health, safety and risk function of the company, which includes security and emergency preparedness to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Conduct safety audits/inspections to identify hazards, to maintain compliance with regulatory statues/standards, and to implement industry best practices for continual improvement. Report all findings to responsible parties and EPCOR management and offer appropriate recommendations for remediation, corrective action and follow-up.
- Collect data and interprets information related to loss exposures, accident trends, and develop statistical data for evaluating effectiveness of existing programs.
- Evaluate new technologies and review the technical and scientific publications to determine potential for enhancing existing safety/loss control programs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
What’s required to be successful:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety or related field preferred and/or 8-10 years of relevant experience in health and safety and loss control in water utility industry or related industry.
- Highly effective collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner to achieve project goals. Experience in leading a Health & Safety staff and managing project deliverables.
- Experience conducting safety audits, Job Hazard Assessments, injury & incident investigations.
- Recognized occupational safety certification (CSP, CHMM, CIH, etc.) certification preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills. SharePoint experience a plus.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to assess health & safety hazards and make sound recommendations for appropriate hazard reduction & control.
- Understanding of instructional design concepts and adult learning.
- Knowledge of Loss Control Practices. Knowledge of Federal/State OSHA, DOT, & EPA Regulations and insurance procedures.
- Strong organizational, communication, problem & conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to present information or respond to inquiries from management, staff, vendors, and contractors.
- Thorough understanding of safety technologies.
Other important facts about this job:
As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.
Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.
Please note the following information:
- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
- A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
- To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.