Georgia Power Company

Specialist, Safety & Health

LocationAtlanta, GA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Safety and Health Specialist


Renewable and Resilient Generation


Job Summary

This position will lead Safety and Health across multiple sites throughout Georgia, ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and the well-being of all personnel at those sites. For this role, it is important to foster a culture of safety excellence and encourage active participation in safe work practices. The role involves providing direction, training, documentation, and reports, as well as performing analytics on all personnel. This position is responsible for effectively communicating safety and health-related information to the departments employees as well as onsite contracting groups. This position ensures that the site's safety business strategy, Safety and Health Management Systems, and Southern Company safety program requirements are being met. The successful candidate will interface with OSHA, external regulatory agencies, and internal support organizations. This individual will serve as a liaison between management, external support, external agencies, and those in the field.


JOB REQUIREMENTS : (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

Field experience as it relates to power generation and or OSHA General Industry safety standards is required.
Certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or other nationally recognized safety certification is preferred (ex. CSP, CUSP, CHST, GSP, ASP, etc).
4-year degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management is preferred.
Successful completion of OSHA specific training preferred.
Training Certifications from an authorized OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Center are preferred.
In-depth knowledge of current safety and health laws and regulations as they apply to fossil generation and general industry is preferred.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations and procedures.
Prior experience partnering with outside regulatory and support agencies is preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate to multiple work groups pertaining to safety requirements is required.
Knowledge of Self-Assessment (Auditing) procedures and processes is a plus.
Strong leadership, teamwork and people skills required, coupled with high integrity & ethics.
Consistently models all aspects of Our Values by Southern Company.
Consistently demonstrates initiative, self-motivation, and excellent organizational skills.
Prior experience in developing compliance strategies, policies and procedures preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft computer skills such as SharePoint, Planner, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are required.
Ability to travel across the state to meet the needs of the Renewable and Resilient Generation Assets (Over 20 sites and growing)
Must possess an unrestricted driver's license.


Job Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of new and current safety and health laws and regulations as they apply to Generation and the Renewable industry while utilizing that knowledge to ensure full compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures.
Work closely with Operations Safety and Health to ensure consistency of practices across not only our assets, but also consistency throughout the company.
Perform or assist with audits/assessments with strong attention to detail.
Must be available for callouts, some nights and weekend work as required and overnight travel.
Interfaces with regulatory agencies, assists in program writing, and ensures notification of the appropriate agency in cases of non-compliance related to Safety and Health.
Effectively manages & works to eliminate risks associated with Safety and Health programs.
This role requires the employee to educate workgroups on Critical Risk Management and conduct verifications to ensure proper understanding and adherence to critical controls.
Communicate critical safety-related items to leadership, ensuring they are aware of current safety performance, potential risks, and necessary actions for continuous improvement.
Proactively leads and implements Safety & Health Initiatives.
Assists in the development and implementation of safety compliance strategies, policies, procedures, action plans, and guidelines in the areas of safety and health.
Educate/train employees on Safety and Health policies and procedures.
Educate personnel on job risks, risk mitigation methods, and compliance-related issues (safety and health) using various skills and techniques.
Lead and educate on Human Performance principles to ensure a Behavior Based Safety Program is being followed for employees to work safely every day.
Perform Post job Reviews and Event Learnings on safety related incidents.
Provide leadership and guidance to the Safety & Wellness Committee.
Provide leadership in safety meetings and team safety meetings.
Investigates non-compliance incidents associated with Safety and ensures appropriate reporting and notification.
Maintains the confidentiality of reports & incidents, as well as disability management cases.
Ensures compliance with certain safety permits by monitoring equipment and interfacing and communicating with department personnel and contractors.
Performs safety walk downs across Renewable and Resilient Generation assets (audits to eliminate risks associated with Safety and Health).
Works with contractors to ensure safety and health compliance for all employees.

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.


Job Identification: 11775


Job Category: Renewable Energy


Job Schedule: Full time


Company: Georgia Power

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