Safety Administrator (Assoc/Mid/Sr. Levels) – Portland, OR #109432 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97218)

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Administers program(s) and/or function(s) involving development, implementation, coordination, maintenance, communication, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Associate level position include the following:

•    Test, inspect, and update equipment.
•    Assist with the development, implementation, audit, communication, and training of safety programs and practices to ensure safe operation in compliance with OSHA and other regulations.
•    Investigate accidents and prepare accident reports.
•    Provide ongoing communication and training to employees and management. 
•    Assist in policy and procedure development and documentation.
•    Compile and submit required reports. 

In addition, responsibilities of the Mid-Level position include:
•    Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies to reduce risks.
•    Investigate accident/incident, near miss and follow up activities.
•    Provide advice and counsel from a safety, health, and regulation compliance standpoint.
•    Assist with facility safety committees, plant safety administrators, and other personnel in conducting pilot projects and other safety related initiatives.
•    Conduct and report statistical analysis and trends on the safety performance of the plant.
•    Establish and maintain an effective and pro-active monitoring and auditing system.
•    Provide support on occupational health and industrial hygiene issues.
•    Conduct safety training and education programs, and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
•    Conduct new-employee health and safety orientations.
•    Prepare monthly safety reporting activities.

In addition, responsibilities of the Sr. Level position include:
•    Lead and facilitate the work of local safety committees and emergency response teams. –
•    Consult and educate employees and management on application of laws, regulations and policies for safe work practices. –
•    Develop safety and health risk assessments, job task analyses, ergonomics and body mechanic assessments.
•    Analyze hazards and potential risks to people, facilities or equipment in accordance with applicable local, state, federal regulations.
•    Implement processes, policies and procedures to minimize risk.
•    Provide expert advice and counsel from a safety, health and regulation compliance standpoint.
•    Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
•    Investigate industrial accidents, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
•    Review all incidents and investigate a depth of detail commensurate with the actual or potential seriousness of the incident.
•    Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy.

Requirements

Requirements for the Associate level position include the following:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Analysis, assessment, and investigation skills to determine recommendations or plans of action. 
•    Basic knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices; applicable federal, state, and local government laws, regulations, and OSHA standards. 
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including ability to consult and resolve internal or external customer issues which may be sensitive in nature. 
•    Ability to work with all organizational levels including people with different styles and background and ability to work as a member of a team.
•    Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications.
•    Travel may be required.

In addition, requirements for the Mid-Level position include:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    A minimum of three year’s experience in Industrial Health, Safety, or a related field.
•    Proficient knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws regulations, and OSHA standards.  
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including ability to consult and resolve internal or external customer issues which may be sensitive in nature.
•    Ability to work with all organizational levels including people with different styles and backgrounds and ability to work as a member of a team.
•    Ability to develop alternatives, standards, or practices within defined areas.
•    Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications.
•    Analysis, assessment and investigation skills to determine recommendations or plans of action.
•    Travel may be required.

In addition, the requirements of the Sr. level include:
•    A minimum of five year’s experience in Industrial Health, Safety, or a related field.
•    Thorough knowledge of State and National Electrical Codes, Electrical Theory and Circuits.
•    Expert knowledge of program and contract administration rules, regulations, policies, procedures and practices; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations and OSHA standards.
•    Ability to develop alternatives, standards or practices within defined areas but for which are ambiguous or un-precedented.
•    Program, practice or policy management and development skills.

Preferences

•    State, federal, or regulatory certifications or licensing.
•    Experience working in a power plant, process plant, or manufacturing facility.
•    In depth knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Additional Information

Req Id: 109432 
Company Code: PacifiCorp  
Primary Location: PORTLAND     
Department: Operational/Compliance Safety 
Personnel Subarea: EXEMPT
Hiring Range: $ 64,900 – $ 98,100.00  
 

 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

 

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

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