Lead, Health & Safety Compliance

Requisition ID: 109291

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Position Information

Lead, Health and Safety Compliance

Camden, NJ

$83,550 - $137,380

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

Reporting to the Sr Director, Health & Safety, this role is responsible for supporting American Water’s Health & Safety compliance oversight and monitoring programs. Working closely with the state H&S teams to ensure compliance with American Water standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices related to industrial hygiene. Responsible for managing a 3rd party to maintain an enterprise-wide Industrial Hygiene (I.H.) strategy and program. Develop and streamline company standards and prioritize best practices and best available technology for IH containment.

Key Accountabilities

- Support strategic delivery of American Water’s safety performance by building a robust oversight and monitoring program and establishing appropriate mechanisms and metrics.

- Support and drive continuous improvement of American Water’s safety management systems and compliance with safety regulations.

- Support and guide State Operations leaders on appropriate corrective actions for recommendations or action plans from IH reports.

- Administer and function as SME for the IH qualitative and quantitative assessment database, and provide necessary review, analysis, approval, and reporting of IH evaluations.

- Proactively assess data from Occupational Toxicology research and independently published sources to communicate/implement actions to ensure the health and safety of operations staff.

- Participate in engineering reviews to address Industrial Hygiene and employee exposure control.

- Assist with complex IH control solutions and risk management for sites and projects.

- Audit and assess industrial hygiene programs for compliance and improvement.

- Monitor emerging health and safety legislation and IH technologies and adjust IH programs, standards, and controls to ensure compliance.

Knowledge/Skills

- Knowledge of OSHA, Federal, State and Local regulations as applicable utilities, construction, and related industries.

- Knowledge of and familiarity with health and safety program management and OSHA regulatory requirements for construction and general industry with increased opportunities to apply expertise across disciplines or organizational areas.

- Knowledge of water and or wastewater utility industry strongly preferred.

- Knowledge of environmental regulations.

- Knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations.

- Strong process, project, and program management skills.

- Proven ability to lead through influence and deliver results through others.

- Ability to be both visionary and strategic in thinking, as well as tactical in executing training strategies while anticipating and considering how the business may be impacted by training initiatives.

- Strong quantitative skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem solving).

- Effective people management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, recruiting, controlling, and leading individual staff and teams).

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations).

- Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting).

- Leadership presence (e.g., ability to deal effectively and maintain collaborative relationships with Company senior management and other key stakeholders).

Experience/Education

- 8+ years of related experience.

- Bachelor's degree in safety management, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational environment health and safety, or a related field.

- Master’s Degree preferred.

- Equivalent role-related work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

Travel Requirements

30% as required

Certifications & Licenses

- Valid Driver’s License

- At least one relevant/related nationally recognized professional certification like Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) strongly preferred.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, occasionally works in construction environments, near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and could include a work environment where possible exposure to physical hazards, weather extremes, wet and/or humid conditions and chemicals exist. The ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment is required. Occasionally works at elevated levels, in confined spaces and in a construction environment. Use of respiratory protection may be required in certain instances. There may also be instances of potential noise exposure.

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning

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