Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to ensure Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance, focusing on occupational safety programs. Responsible for managing and administering company policies and procedures to support Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, other local/state/federal EHS regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance across regionalized Southern Company Gas employee work groups and territories (including non-reg).
This position is part of a job family of individual contributor positions that spans from entry level safety compliance positions (i.e., recent college grad) through seasoned safety professionals with decades of knowledge and experience, and substantial budgetary responsibility. The three position titles 1) Specialist I, Safety Compliance; 2) Specialist II, Safety Compliance; and 3) Specialist Sr. Safety Compliance will be based on years of experience and/or education; demonstrated knowledge, skills & ability; complexity of programs administered, risk and responsibility, and budgetary value managed. Additionally, competency criticality is elevated with each position with higher risk elements.
Qualifications
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
•BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other related technical or science degree
Preferred:
Certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent
Related Work Experience:
Specialist I, Safety Compliance
Required:
· Minimum of 1-2 years experience in occupational safety, motor vehicle safety, process/contractor safety, and/or industrial hygiene
· Working knowledge of OSHA/DOT regulations and programs
· Implements safety programs and initiatives to field operations employees/contractors
· Utilizes compliance software systems and databases
· Develops and conducts safety related training and presentations
· Presents safety related data and proposed action plans to leadership to improve safety performance
OR:
· Equivalent academic education and experience
Specialist II, Safety Compliance
Required:
· Minimum of 2-4 years experience in occupational safety, motor vehicle safety, process/contractor safety, and/or industrial hygiene
· Working knowledge of OSHA/DOT regulations and programs
· Implements safety programs and initiatives to field operations employees/contractors
· Utilizes compliance software systems and databases
· Develops and conducts safety related training and presentations
· Presents safety related data and proposed action plans to leadership to improve safety performance
OR:
· Equivalent academic education and experience
Specialist Sr., Safety Compliance
Required:
· Minimum of 4-6 years experience in occupational safety, motor vehicle safety, process/contractor safety, and/or industrial hygiene
· Working knowledge of OSHA/DOT regulations and programs
· Implements safety programs and initiatives to field operations employees/contractors
· Utilizes compliance software systems and databases
· Develops and conducts safety related training and presentations
· Presents safety related data and proposed action plans to leadership to improve safety performance
OR:
· Equivalent academic education and experience
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Specialist I, Safety Compliance
Required:
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures
· MS Office Suite - intermediate proficiency, ability to learn other databases and technology tools quickly
· Project management skills
· Strong organizational and time management skills
· Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision
· Ability to understand and analyze legislation and regulation and translate into corporate summaries and policy
· Competency to work independently, to be a self-starter, and take initiative
· Strong presentation and team facilitation skills
Specialist II, Safety Compliance
Required:
· Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision
· Ability to understand and analyze legislation and regulation and translate into corporate summaries and policy
· Strong leadership skills
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures
· Strong presentation and team facilitation skills
· MS Office Suite – intermediate proficiency, ability to learn other databases and technology tools quickly
· Project management skills
· Strong organizational and time management skills
· Competency to work independently, to be a self-starter, and take initiative
· Ability to implement Safety Culture programs to improve safety performance
Specialist Sr., Safety Compliance
Required:
· Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision
· Ability to understand and analyze legislation and regulation and translate into corporate summaries and policy
· Strong leadership skills and skills
· Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization
· Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures
· Strong presentation and team facilitation skills
· MS Office Suite – advanced proficiency, ability to learn other databases and technology tools quickly
· Project management skills
· Strong organizational and time management skills
· Competency to work independently, to be a self-starter, and take initiative
· Strong competence in implementation of Safety Culture programs to improve safety performance
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
· Travel requirements: 20-50% local and overnight air travel.
· On-call duties: Ability to respond to urgent EHS issues when contacted.
· Physical demands: Prolonged Standing or Walking: This position requires frequently prolonged standing and/or walking.
· Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
· Work environment: office environment and may be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions when working with field operations, conducting facility inspections, facilitating assessments, etc.
· Shift work: Ability to work day and night shift may be required.
Jean Harrison
Director, Corporate Safety
O: 404.584.4106
C: 404.392.3561
jeaharri@southernco.com
