Senior Safety Advisor

Support Eversource in the administration, development and improvement of the occupational safety and health programs within the Transmission Capital Projects Organization. Serve as both a technical and internal management partner in the prevention of injuries and illnesses, ensuring regulatory compliance and incorporating best practices into Eversource’s safety management system. 

Role and Scope of Position:   

Support Eversource in the administration, development and improvement of the occupational safety and health programs within the Transmission Capital Projects Organization. Serve as both a technical and internal management partner in the prevention of injuries and illnesses, ensuring regulatory compliance and incorporating best practices into Eversource’s safety management system.  The immediate assignment of this position will be supporting a large-scale construction project of an underground substation in the City of Cambridge. This position will also assist Safety management in the execution of Transmission Capital Projects safety programs in Eversource territories (CT/MA/NH). 

Essential Functions:   

Fulfills the role of Senior Advisor, Safety and: 

• Develops strategic and programmatic solutions to ensure compliance and incorporate best practices applicable to occupational safety and health programs, policies, rules, and regulations. 

• Provides program oversight and facilitation to the Safety and Transmission Capital Projects Organizations. 

• Develops, implements and monitors / assesses program(s) effectiveness. 

• Provides feedback to Safety Managers, ES Project Management on programmatic solutions to safety compliance and performance concerns.  

• Facilitates management of causal identification for program needs assessments and future program(s) developments. 

• Supports Safety Managers providing statistical analysis and data relevant to safety and health programs and acts on their behalf, as assigned.  

• Identifies and coordinates the execution of the necessary resources to successfully implement safety and health programs. 

• Provides support for storm restoration and emergency response up to and including supporting the safety branch director of the ICS system and emergency response plan. 

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications: 

Technical Knowledge/Skills:  

• Requires specific knowledge of local and federal regulations (OSHA and DOT) safety laws, and State Departments of Public Safety requirements as they pertain to electric utility industries. 

• Knowledge of construction site safety is required. 

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations as well as sound safety management principles and practices.   

• Knowledge of Transmission and Distribution operations and associated electrical and civil construction practices and renewable energy practices is highly desired.  

• Strong oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills;  

• Strong project leadership skills;  

• Willingness to work independently as