Sr Specialist Health & Safety at New Jersey American Water in Shrewsbury, New Jersey

Job Description:

Diversity of backgrounds, ideas, thoughts, and experiences is vital to our culture and the way we do business.  Creating an environment where differences are embraced and where every person feels engaged and included makes us safer, stronger, and more successful.

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company.  The company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states.  American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help make sure we keep their lives flowing.  For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

PLEASE NOTE:  In order for American Water to evaluate decisions about new regulations, reintegration, and safe operating practices, all employees are required to report their vaccination status.

Primary Role

Assist the Sr Health & Safety professionals in the areas of safety & health claims administration, reporting, insurance services and loss control.  Recommend, develop and implement appropriate programs and activities that enhance the safety and health of Company employees, as well as minimize the Company's exposure to loss.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist with the development and implementation (including delivery of) educational training programs and activities that help develop and improve the safety process within the company and to ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations. 


• Assist with the development and implementation of the use of regulatory compliance programs, including investigating new technologies, providing professional review and recommendations for the purchase of tools, materials and equipment that will enhance safety performance throughout the organization. 


• Conducts safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and deficiencies that expose the company to loss or failure to comply with regulatory requirements. 


• Compile, analyze, and interpret data related to safety training and performance to measure the effectiveness of existing programs. 


• Provide assistance in incident/claim investigation and claims management, when required, and make recommendations to prevent reoccurrences. 

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of Company Risk Management Policies and Procedures.


• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations applicable to safety and health field.


• Working knowledge of the various functional areas and their role in the organization, including operating procedures of the Company


• Working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, as well as a working knowledge of the various functional areas of a water utility, so as to develop and implement appropriate risk management activities associated with departmental goals.


• Demonstrated understanding of a water utility operation, knowledge, of and ability to, integrate regulatory requirements into the training and development of all operating unit employees

Experience/Education

• High School diploma/GED required


• Bachelor's level degree in a related field, i.e. safety/loss control preferred.


• Minimum  1-2 years experience in safety/loss control in a related industry or municipal operation

Travel Requirements

• Travel will be within New Jersey to different site locations.  Some overnight travel may be required.


• Must be flexible


• Valid drivers license

Work Environment

Varies by task; environment does include field work; driving and working outdoors

Other

Must be familiar with geographic location of operating centers and facilities, so as to conduct on site training programs, audits and inspections, as well as attend meetings with both.

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Drives Results

Nimble learning

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

 

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