Sr Safety Specialist (Chicago South or Lombard, IL)

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Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Primary Purpose

This position serves as the primary Health and Safety resource for technical expertise and management of local safety issues 24/7/365 with primary responsibility for health and safety compliance, procedure development, local health and safety awareness and information sharing. Establishes appropriate metrics, monitors performance, facilitates culture change initiatives, and performs incident analysis/root cause investigations of personal injury and motor vehicle accidents. Achieves results through communication and strong relationships with Operations regions/divisions. Key activities required of the position include maintenance of established safety programs, implementation of the utility safety operating plan and technical support to clients on Health and Safety issues. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

- Provide coaching, consultation, and technical support to EED Operation regions/divisions. Support local safety councils in the development and maintenance of safety plans.

- Manage the local resolution process of safety and health issues as they arise, via analysis, benchmarking, risk management and regulatory interface.

- Provide coaching and mentoring to leadership in the area of Safety Culture Change (Director thru Represented employees)

- Maintain injury record keeping in accordance with federal regulation and manages overall accident reporting process including understanding of the facts of each event, determining recordability while maintaining the confidentiality of employee personal information and medical conditions.

- Interpret, advise recommend, and ensure compliance with local and federal regulations. (OSHA and DOT). Interface with regulators and external customers as needed.

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE Minimum Qualifications Minimum: B.S./B.A. in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or related technical field and 4-7 years' experience in utility operations or in EH&S field or in lieu of degree, 6-9 years of field experience in utility operations. Attention to detail, sense of urgency. Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and self-initiating. Demonstrated ability to trigger action and achieve results.

Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred: Broad knowledge of applicable state and federal safety laws and regulations. Broad knowledge of industrial hygiene principles. Broad knowledge of electric and gas distribution field operations. Broad knowledge of EH&S regulations and scientific principles.

Benefits

- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $91,200.00/Yr. – $125,400.00/Yr.

- Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%

- 401(k) match and annual company contribution

- Medical, dental and vision insurance

- Life and disability insurance

- Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave

- Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support

- Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement

- Referral bonus program

- And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.