Safety Advisor

Role and Scope of Position

Under the general direction, establishes, defines and administers regulatory compliance and incident prevention activities regarding the safety of employees, contractors and the public, as they interact with Company operations. Promotes safe work practices and a safe work environment for all segments of Operations (Electric, Gas, Fleet, Warehouse, etc.) within a specified region of Eversource. Ongoing safety observations, regulatory compliance audits, incident investigation and maintaining a close liaison with operating managers and supervisors is expected.

Ensures the success in preventing occupational injuries/illnesses and compliance with regulatory requirements and Corporate policies and procedures.

• Maintains a close working relationship with operating personnel and advises managers and supervisors in all aspects of occupational safety.
• Trains, coaches and performs safety observations on a dynamic, multi-discipline workforce to assure high safety standards. Observes behaviors and conditions within the work environment on a frequent basis and coaches employees regarding the value of working safely. Provides feedback on these activities to management and employees.
• Employs the incident analysis process when investigating all incidents and ensures adherence to all federal and state regulations. Follows up on proposed improvement plans after each incident.
• Assists management in developing improvement plans to prevent recurrence.
• Develops and delivers safety training, as wells as partners with the Training Department to ensure required and recommended safety training is completed and effective.
• Advise management in problem solving and decision making to eliminate hazards in the workplace and participates in recurring safety meetings.
• Develops incident prevention and regulatory compliance programs in order to reduce injuries and incidents and protect Company assets.
• Inspects field work locations and Company properties to ensure a safe work environment to eliminate causal factors of injuries and illnesses.
• Develops relationships with customers from every level within the organization.
• Develops, revises and implements work practices and programs that enhance employee performance. Provides input and conducts projects to develop and update procedures and safety rules as required.
• Provides support during emergencies, such as mutual aid contractor on-boarding and field safety support.

• Requires a thorough understanding of the Company’s safety rules
• Requires knowledge of Electric Overhead, Underground, Substation practices and procedures, Distribution, Supply, System Operation’s practices and procedures
• Knowledge of construction site safety is required
• Requires specific knowledge of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and federal regulations (OSHA and DOT) safety laws, and State Departments of Public Safety requirements as they pertain to the electric and gas industries

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Safety or related discipline or equivalent experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in operational activities

• Additional safety related training programs and certifications such as the National Safety Council’s Advanced Safety Certificate, Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel primarily…