Dir Safety & Health

Responsible for the strategic direction and coordination of safety and health programs and functions throughout AEP. This includes development and implementation of policies, programs, and procedures in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the AEP Safety and Health Recognition Program, the maintenance of injury frequency and severity rates, as well as vehicle accident summaries for all Business Units.
• Oversee industrial hygiene effectiveness reviews throughout the Company, review the results of such reviews, and implement recommended corrective measures.
• Review standards promulgated by OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA, and NIOSH to evaluate the effects of proposed federal and state standards on Company operations and coordinate with appropriate personnel and AEP affiliations such as Edison Electric Institute.
• Direct analysis, surveys, and inspections to improve hazard control and determine compliance with federal, state, and local occupational safety and health regulations.
• Direct the maintenance of the AEP Safety and Health Manual, including revisions for new processes, methods, and operations.
• Direct the preparation of reports reflecting Company accident and injury experiences and keep abreast of all reporting standards.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of safety and industrial hygiene training programs and development of priority plans for federal and state health regulatory compliance.
• Direct hazard analyses, occupational health studies, and specialized safety and toxic material surveys throughout the Company.
• Direct the work and level of interaction relating to health-related issues with the consulting physician and advise on corporate policies and procedures.
• Lead the conduct of periodic safety and health audits throughout the Company, prepare reports of such audits, and discuss the results with management.
• May act as a client manager to a group, as assigned.
• Develop methodology to reduce/eliminate events that cause injuries and illnesses to AEP employees, the public, or damage to equipment.
• Assume a leadership role for the Safety & Health effort throughout the Company and work with all Business Units to implement a continually expanding Safety and Health Program.
• Formulate and coordinate safety and health programs and proposals at all levels of management, employing skill in preparation, presentation, and persuasion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Business Administration, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field; or an Associate's degree in a related field and two years of additional related experience; or a high school diploma/GED and four years of additional related experience.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive safety leadership experience in industry, preferably within field operations or project-level environments, with significant experience leading safety training, developing, and implementing safety and health programs, and sustaining a process that improves safety culture and performance.
• Certification as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Industrial Hygiene (Certified Industrial Hygienist) desirable.
• Thorough working knowledge of federal safety and health laws (OSHA and MSHA) and related standards in construction, maritime, and general industry.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial hygiene, ANSI, ASTM, and NFPA standards and NEC code as applicable to the electric utility industry.
• Ability to develop and administer priority plans for safety and health regulation compliance.
• Overnight travel is required.

Benefits

• Base salary: $160,434 - $208,565
• Annual bonus
• Long-term incentive
• 401K match
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting and enhancing overall well-being

Schedule

On-Site at AEP Ohio in Gahanna, OH

Physical Demands

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.