Director - PGO Safety, Human and Corrective Action Program

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**** This position can be located at any regional HQ location (Cincinnati, Raleigh, St. Pete, Plainfield) or large Ops Center****

This position provides the leadership and direction for PGO's health and safety program, corrective action program (CAP) and human performance (HP) program. Responsibilities include senior leadership, governance and support of the PGO health and safety, CAP and HP programs including direct supervision of associated management roles. This position must demonstrate high level critical/strategic thinking to resolve high impact, complex and/or cross functional challenges with responsibility of overseeing the implementation of effective safety, HP and CAP programs.

Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Must possess the proven ability to communicate effectively and influence internally within PGO, corporate EHS and externally with industry peers, regulatory agencies and government officials.

This position will maintain relationships and partner with business unit leaders to reduce risk and promote a positive event free culture. The Director oversees and provides strategic direction with various elements of the EHS, CAP and HP supporting Operational Excellence, event free operations, and other BU initiatives. Owner of the PGO EHS Risk Registers, Safety Improvement Plans, and other key roles as assigned.

• Direct identification and analysis of health and safety, Human Performance (HP) and Corrective Action Program (CAP) issues and risks which may significantly impact PGO; direct development and execution of action plans with business units teams and other internal and external supporters to effectively manage challenges and issues; represent and actively lead and shape technical and industry advocacy groups (e.g., EEI, SEE) and stakeholder coalitions to effectively promote interests of the corporation;
  Provide effective support to and work in close collaboration with supported customers to ensure operational impacts are addressed as EHS//CAP/HP analyses and strategies are developed and implemented; lead and manage the work activities and performance of associated H&S, CAP,and HP Programs (human performance, surveillance programs); develop and support mechanisms to improve service efficiency and reduce costs and impacts to business units;
  
  ensure subordinates maintain up-to-date knowledge of EHS/CAP/HP requirements and emerging EHS issues and effectively communicate with affected businesses; ensure organization effectively collaborates with other Duke Energy groups providing EHS/CAP/HP support or oversight, such as the PGO Corrective Action Review Board, EHS Governance, Human Performance working teams, Legal, Audit Services, External Relations, Regulatory Accounting and Corporate Communications.

• Provide leadership to subordinates and effectively manage employee performance through clear communication of expectations, goals, status; recognition of accomplishments timely, specific feedback on performance issues; active involvement in and support of employee work efforts; and effective use of the performance management tool; develop bench strength in the EHS/CAP/HP job family by effectively mentoring employees including managers, supervisors, program managers (CAP/HP) as well as key individual contributors and EHS leaders across the department/corporation for succession planning;
  Lead and manage business functions for the department including work plans, performance reviews, staff development, KPI monitoring and reporting, budgeting and self-assessment.

• Provide staff/leadership support to mid-level and senior management to drive EHS, Human Performance and CAP performance, continuous improvement, and effective implementation of plans and strategies; build effective trust and relationships with internal customers to further drive alignment and performance across supported business units; collaborate with SME groups and environmental, health, and safety leadership to ensure seamless and consistent delivery of EHS support to internal customers.
  
  Effectively manage and implement changes in processes, roles or responsibilities;
  Interact with regulatory agencies (e.g.,…