Senior Safety & Health Specialist

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Requisition

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes.

SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well‑being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day:
  Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

The Senior Safety & Health Specialist supports corporate safety objectives by promoting a safe working environment; improving the safety culture; and implementing programs designed to reduce industrial illnesses, injuries, fatalities, and loss or damage of property. Reports to the Supervisor Safety or Manager Safety Services.

• Enforces all safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assists with the creation and implementation of safety plans and programs.
• Submits safety observations and status reports on a regular basis.
• Conducts safety walks and inspections to analyze safety risks and identify concerns.
• Interprets regulatory agency standards for stakeholders.
• Educates and trains employees on safety policies, procedures, standards, and expectations.
• Provides recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
• Investigates accidents, analyzes possible causes, and assists with the development of mitigation and remediation measures.
• Maintains, reviews, and revises safety policies and procedures.
• Acts as a liaison between management and external safety agencies.
• Participates in regulatory agency and internal safety audits.
• Communicates safety messages to assigned groups.
• Promotes safety program participation to employees.
• Reviews requests for new tools and personal protective equipment.
• Facilitates site visits for senior leadership.
• Supports public safety or community outreach programs.
• Performs related work as required.

Completion of an Associate's degree, Apprenticeship, or 60 college credit hours related to the position from an accredited is preferred.

This position may be filled at one of three levels outlined below, based on the candidate’s relevant experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.

• Level I – Associate:
  Requires up to two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Level II – Journey:
  Requires a minimum of two (2) years and less than five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Level III – Senior:
  Requires five (5) or more years of relevant experience.

Eligibility for advancement (progression) to the next level in the same role is based on overall job performance, mastery of all functional responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor.

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