Safety Administrator (Mid or Sr. Level) - Yakima, Washington - #111669

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Administers program(s) and/or function(s) involving development, implementation, coordination, maintenance, communication and reporting.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Mid-Level position include:

•    Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies to reduce risks.
•    Investigate accident/incident, near miss and follow up activities.
•    Provide advice and counsel from a safety, health, and regulation compliance standpoint. 
•    Assist with facility safety committees, plant safety administrators, and other personnel in conducting pilot projects and other safety related initiatives. 
•    Conduct and report statistical analysis and trends on the safety performance of the plant.
•    Establish and maintain an effective and pro-active monitoring and auditing system.
•    Provide support on occupational health and industrial hygiene issues.
•    Conduct safety training and education programs, and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
•    Conduct new-employee health and safety orientations.
•    Prepare monthly safety reporting activities.

In addition, the responsibilities of the Sr. Level position include:

•    Lead and facilitate the work of local safety committees and emergency response teams.
•    Consult and educate employees and management on application of laws, regulations and policies for safe work practices.
•    Develop safety and health risk assessments, job task analyses, ergonomics and body mechanic assessments.
•    Analyze hazards and potential risks to people, facilities or equipment in accordance with applicable local, state, federal regulations.
•    Implement processes, policies and procedures to minimize risk. 
•    Provide expert advice and counsel from a safety, health and regulation compliance standpoint.
•    Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
•    Investigate industrial accidents, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
•    Review all incidents and investigate a depth of detail commensurate with the actual or potential seriousness of the incident.
•    Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy.
•    Conducts routine site audits of all equipment, materials, work practices, and procedures.

Requirements

Requirements of the Mid-Level position include:

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience in industrial safety or electrical work.
•    A minimum of three years' experience in Industrial Health, Safety, Electrical Distribution or a related field. 
•    Proficient knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws regulations, and OSHA standards.  
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including ability to consult and resolve internal or external customer issues which may be sensitive in nature. 
•    Ability to work with all organizational levels including people with different styles and backgrounds and ability to work as a member of a team.
•    Ability to develop alternatives, standards, or practices within defined areas. 
•    Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications.
•    Analysis, assessment and investigation skills to determine recommendations or plans of action. 
•    Travel may be required.
•    Valid driver license and clean driving record.

In addition, the requirements of the Sr. Level position include:
•    A minimum of five years of experience in Industrial Health, Safety, Electrical Distribution, or a related field. 
•    Expert knowledge of program and contract administration rules, regulations, policies, procedures and practices; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations and OSHA standards. 
•    Ability to develop alternatives, standards or practices within defined areas but for which are ambiguous or unprecedented.
•    Program, practice or policy management and development skills. 
•    Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.

Preferences

• State, federal or regulatory certifications or licensing.

Additional Information

Req Id: 111669 
Company Code: PacifiCorp 
Primary Location: Yakima, Washington    
Department: Rocky Mountain Power 
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $76,200 - $103,100  
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12% of salary.  

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.