Manager-DEV Safety (Richmond, VA)

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with a rank of E-5 or higher plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for providing strategic oversight, direction and managing the safety staff and work methods programs of the Power Generation, Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, Substation Organization, and Project Construction Teams. Develops, implements, and oversees business unit safety, fire protection and work methods to ensure compliance with federal, state, occupational safety and OSHA regulatory agencies and company requirements. Analyzes complex work methods for all aspects of Generation, Distribution, Transmission, Substation, and Project Construction. Makes recommendations on work method improvements to Executive Leadership. Writes Accident Prevention Manual and Operation Guideline modifications to create a safer work environment. Supports Contractor safety practices and incidents. Directs studies and investigations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety and health laws, standards and regulations, industrial hygiene and public safety. Investigates accident/incident investigations and promotes safety conscious work performance.

Interprets and communicates safety, fire protection and work methods compliance requirements as mandated by federal, state and OSHA regulatory agencies. Plans, evaluates, and recommends business strategy and processes for technical training, including company assets and budgets and management of assigned human resources. Interfaces with all levels of management to identify and respond to training needs. Works with Dominion training departments to maximize resources. Ensures contractors follow policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, OSHA, regulatory agencies, and company requirements. Works with contractor's safety leadership to ensure an interface and communication process is maintained. Ensures Dominion Contractors Safety requirements are current and coordinated with the supporting BU (Power Generation, Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, Substation Organization, and Project Construction).

Works with communication teams to develop and distribute weekly/monthly reports to inform management of incidents, milestones, safety performance, & regulatory safety activities. Maintains an understanding of current and potential construction safety related standards and keep DEV Leadership & DEV Safety Staff updated on construction safety & health events and trends. Directs and performs studies and investigations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and health laws, standards and regulations, industrial hygiene, and public safety. Identifies and evaluates potential workplace hazards and takes appropriate action to reduce or eliminate unsafe conditions. Investigates accident/incident investigations and promotes safety conscious work performance. Interprets and communicates safety, fire protection, and work methods and compliance requirements as mandated by federal, state, and OSHA regulatory agencies. Performs safety benchmarking with industrial and industry leaders to obtain creative and innovative ideas to enhance the safety culture.

Depending on the business unit being supporting, this role may: Maintain a safety storm role that involves training off system contractor crews on safe work methods associated with the Dominion Energy electrical system. Assist with Workers Compensation case management to provide guidelines to return colleague back the workforce after experiencing a significant lost time injury/illness. Develop guidelines to ensure the competency and continual safety knowledge development for the BU safety professional. Represents Dominion with the South East Electric Exchange / Edison Electric Institute and other safety industry organizations with other utility companies, evaluating Dominion Energy’s safety performance and providing industry leadership in support of industry performance improvement.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

8-10+ years of relevant experience. Demonstrates full knowledge of federal and state safety regulations and company policies and requirements. General understanding of generation safety programs, fire protection, work methods and training to ensure and promote safety during testing and start up or transition periods with generation facility and project/construction staff. Extensive knowledge of project safety standards. Skilled in the interpretation and application of federal and state safety regulations. Skilled communicator, ability to effectively communicate with state and federal officials, business unit management and staff. Proven ability to effectively evaluate, identify workplace hazards or safety violations. Ability to determine the course of action required to eliminate workplace safety hazards and ensure federal and state compliance. Ability to effectively direct and oversee safety studies and investigations. Previous supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership skills required. Previous work experience, demonstrating full knowledge and application of federal and state safety regulations and OSHA requirements in a construction environment.

In-depth knowledge of federal and state safety regulations and company policies and requirements; Ability to review, analyze and compile complex work methods and regulations and develop recommendations for improvement. Ability to work at all levels with external peer organizations on industry committees. Ability to speak in public and lead presentations on safety and work methods. Storm role requires response during off hours both nights and weekends. Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines: Business, Engineering, Engineering Technology,

Construction/Industrial Safety, Technical Safety

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 51-75%

Confined Spaces 26-50%

Cold 26-50%

Dust / Grease / Oil 26-50%

Heat 26-50%

Loud Noise 26-50%

Pressurized Lines & Valves 26-50%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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