• Inspects field work locations and Company facilities to ensure a safe work environment – essential to reduce/eliminate causal factors of accidents and incidents.
• Serves as secondary point of contact for communications on various safety and health issues with Federal, state, and local regulators and/or consultants/contractors.
• Guides and assists management in developing effective corrective actions or solutions to identified safety issues, hazardous conditions or near-miss incidents.
• Audits internal programs and verifies that procedures, work practices, recordkeeping and reporting are followed and meet regulatory requirements.
• Advises on the investigation into injuries and accidents (employee and contractor), as needed, to assist in root cause analysis and coordinates appropriate corrective actions, as recommended.
• Participates as a team member on investigations of Operations incidents, as needed, coordinating the collection of evidence and conducting of interviews with Operations and other department personnel.
• Coordinates with other departments on conducting and evaluating annual evacuation drills at Company facilities.

• Assesses internal strengths, weaknesses and gaps; prioritizes needs to address critical requirements. Identifies functions and business practices requiring new compliance activities and efforts.
• Evaluates and recommends annual and periodic training and other programs designed to instill and reinforce critical competencies and ensure compliance with applicable Federal and state regulations.  Develop training programs, lead and/or conduct training, guide program development by others or procure training services from outside vendors, as appropriate.
• Develops and recommends changes to the Safety Manual and Safety Bulletins, if needed.     Distributes the Safety Manual updates in a timely manner and in the applicable format (e.g., electronic vs. hardcopy).
• Oversees the production and distribution of the weekly Tuesday Safety Minute and frequent Team Unitil safety video, focusing on an “all-employee” training perspective by referencing general yet timely safety and health themes.

• Evaluates instances of non-compliance and reviews respective corrective actions in response to written notices of violation; participate in enforcement hearings, as necessary.
• Interviews individuals to determine the nature of known or suspected non-compliance and obtains and preserves evidence related to rule/procedure violations.
• Monitors corrective actions in cases where non-compliance was revealed and reviews compliance monitoring reports, if existent.
• Provides guidance with the investigation of all employee-related occupational injuries, illnesses and accidents.
• Serves as Regional EOC Safety Coordinator, as needed, during Emergency Response Plan responses (e.g., storm restoration efforts) or system emergencies, including the review of related imagery (stills and video) for publication by Communications.
• Oversees the annual production and distribution of safety-themed holiday bags and the annual safety calendar, focusing on a general safety and health themes.

• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in curriculum compatible with the requirements of the position and 10 years progressively responsible experience in health and safety within primarily the electric utility industry, although gas utility industry experience will be a plus; or any combination of education and experience to demonstrate mastery of safety protocols.

Experience:

• Strong technical and analytical ability, including in-depth knowledge of, US DOL OSHA, US DOL BLS, US DOT FMCSA, and familiarity with environmental regulations.
• Proficient written and oral communication and presentation skills

Certifications:

• Seasoned, professional presentation and leadership skills, with the ability to influence the behavior of others.
• CSP, CIH, CPEA, or CSHO will be a plus.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license and the ability to travel extensively for work, when needed.