Safety Administrator (Mid or Sr. Level) - Yakima, Washington - #111669

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

 

Administers program(s) and/or function(s) involving development, implementation, coordination, maintenance, communication and reporting.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Mid-Level position include:

•    Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies to reduce risks.
•    Investigate accident/incident, near miss and follow up activities.
•    Provide advice and counsel from a safety, health, and regulation compliance standpoint. 
•    Assist with facility safety committees, plant safety administrators, and other personnel in conducting pilot projects and other safety related initiatives. 
•    Conduct and report statistical analysis and trends on the safety performance of the plant.
•    Establish and maintain an effective and pro-active monitoring and auditing system.
•    Provide support on occupational health and industrial hygiene issues.
•    Conduct safety training and education programs, and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
•    Conduct new-employee health and safety orientations.
•    Prepare monthly safety reporting activities.

 

In addition, the responsibilities of the Sr. Level position include:

•    Lead and facilitate the work of local safety committees and emergency response teams.
•    Consult and educate employees and management on application of laws, regulations and policies for safe work practices.
•    Develop safety and health risk assessments, job task analyses, ergonomics and body mechanic assessments.
•    Analyze hazards and potential risks to people, facilities or equipment in accordance with applicable local, state, federal regulations.
•    Implement processes, policies and procedures to minimize risk. 
•    Provide expert advice and counsel from a safety, health and regulation compliance standpoint.
•    Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
•    Investigate industrial accidents, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
•    Review all incidents and investigate a depth of detail commensurate with the actual or potential seriousness of the incident.
•    Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy.
•    Conducts routine site audits of all equipment, materials, work practices, and procedures.

Requirements

Requirements of the Mid-Level position include:

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience in industrial safety or electrical work.
•    A minimum of three years' experience in Industrial Health, Safety, Electrical Distribution or a related field. 
•    Proficient knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws regulations, and OSHA standards.  
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including ability to consult and resolve internal or external customer issues which may be sensitive in nature. 
•    Ability to work with all organizational levels including people with different styles and backgrounds and ability to work as a member of a team.
•    Ability to develop alternatives, standards, or practices within defined areas. 
•    Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications.
•    Analysis, assessment and investigation skills to determine recommendations or plans of action. 
•    Travel may be required.
•    Valid driver license and clean driving record.

 

In addition, the requirements of the Sr. Level position include:
•    A minimum of five years of experience in Industrial Health, Safety, Electrical Distribution, or a related field. 
•    Expert knowledge of program and contract administration rules, regulations, policies, procedures and practices; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations and OSHA standards. 
•    Ability to develop alternatives, standards or practices within defined areas but for which are ambiguous or unprecedented.
•    Program, practice or policy management and development skills. 
•    Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.

 

Preferences

• State, federal or regulatory certifications or licensing.

 

 

Additional Information

 

Req Id: 111669 
Company Code: PacifiCorp 
Primary Location: Yakima, Was