Senior Risk and Safety Specialist

Loudoun Water, a public water and wastewater utility located in Ashburn, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Safety Professional with a mastery level understanding of Risk Management, Safety and Security Principles and communication skills looking for a new challenge in a rewarding environment. The position of Senior Risk and Safety Specialist is an essential job within the Risk, Safety and Security Department, responsible for developing, implementing and supporting safety, security and risk control programs across the organization.

• Development, review and coordination of occupational safety, security and risk control programs interfacing with all departments to achieve effective implementation
• Conduct risk control assessments and facility audits to identify exposures to accidental loss and evaluate the adequacy of current risk control measures and develop the method to control or eliminate exposures and make recommendations for corrective action
• Inspect facilities for compliance with Federal, State and local regulations and other pertinent worker safety regulations and security procedures
• Oversee claims administration including accident investigation, insurance claim reporting, and subrogation recoveries
• Emergency Response Plan (ERP) contributor and Emergency Response Core Team Member
• Chair the Loudoun Water Safety and Security Committee as well as participate in other internal and external peer groups and committees
• Inform contractors of safety issues on site and of Loudoun Water Safety Policies and Procedures
• Liaison with the Virginia Risk Sharing Association to maintain industry low modification factor and incident rates.
• Maintains a secure workplace using programs/procedures, technology and training.
• Recommend, develop, and conduct safety & security training programs to increase staff safety & security awareness to improve culture and reduce claims frequency and severity
• Liaison with Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, Regional/Federal Law Enforcement and Loudoun Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services
• Serve as a Mentor for Associate Risk, Safety and Security Department Staff
• Assume other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Degree in Risk Management, Industrial Safety, or related field preferred; 10+ years direct experience in risk and safety with public utility or VOSH/OSHA.

Possession of a valid driver's license;
Certified Utility Safety Administrator from the National Safety Council or OSHA Safety and Health Specialist Certificate preferred. May require work outside of normal business hours and/or on weekends as necessary to carry out job responsibilities and duties.

Salary Range: $90,000-$105,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Position will remain open until filled. EOE