Occupational Safety and Health Manager

Occupational Health & Safety Manager

Under direct supervision, this full-time Occupational Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for creating, implementing, maintaining and reviewing safety programs and procedures within the Department of Columbus Water & Power (CWP) based on local, state, and federal regulatory compliance obligations. Areas of focus may include confined space entry, fall protection, lockout/tagout, job hazard analysis, electrical safety, incident investigations and root cause analysis, machine guarding, slings and rigging, mobile equipment, and chemical hazard communication.

Performs related duties as required. The selected candidate will conduct site visits, monthly inspections, safety observations, and compliance audits, documenting findings with written reports. This position will assist department managers and supervisors with implementation of CWP safety programs and procedures to ensure the safety of assigned work groups and facilities. Additional responsibilities include ensuring appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and available at assigned facilities, developing and conducting safety trainings, and updating safety documents as required at assigned CWP locations.

To be considered for this position, as stated in the minimum qualifications section below, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in the field of occupational safety which may include safety program development or management, safety education or training, safety inspection for evaluation of work practices, or safety engineering. Substitution(s): A master's degree in occupational safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

OR Possession of certification as a Safety Professional (CSP) awarded by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), possession of certification as an Industrial Hygienist (CIH) awarded by the American Board of Industrial Hygienists (ABIH), or other comparable certification in the field of occupational health or safety AND two (2) years of professional experience developing and/or managing occupational safety programming.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Preferred skills:
Prior experience supporting safety programs for utilities or an industrial facility. Pre-employment drug screening and BCI& I background check are required if selected.