Manager, Field Safety (Gas)

Responsible for the implementation of company-wide safety management systems, safety programs and policies directed at monitoring and improving safety performance and compliance consistent with Company objectives and government regulations.

This is a predominantly field based role. Candidates must be comfortable in a field environment.

Role and Scope of Position:

• Responsible for the implementation of company-wide safety management system, monitoring and improving safety performance, and maintaining compliance with applicable government regulations.
• Be a field-based partner to Gas Operations (Construction, Maintenance, Meters, Major Projects, Dispatch, Planning & Scheduling, etc.), identify and mitigate occupational safety and health hazards, continuously improve safety systems, and foster a Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) management philosophy.
• Build collaborative and trusting relationships with management and unions that to facilitate the continuous improve occupational safety.
• Manage a team of Safety Advisors and take an active role in supporting their development.
• Benchmark and support industry occupational safety projects.
• Be an active participant in Emergency Response efforts.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure procedures, instructions, trainings, systems, field work, etc. comply with occupational safety and health regulatory requirements.
• Conduct field-based audits, inspections, observations, auditing to confirm alignment with applicable company and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate opportunities for occupational safety and health continuous improvement.
• Lead by example, educate, and partners with others on Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) management philosophies and tools.
• Learn from incidents, identify contributing causes, implement improvement plans, and validate to achieve sustainable prevention controls.
• Assist in the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback and information to assigned organizations regarding safety performance and partner with them on continuous improvement efforts.
• Create partnerships and work closely with management and unions to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for all.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• Thorough knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of safety management systems, culture change practices, and human & organizational performance.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, presentation, computer, and project management skills.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Applied Sciences or related discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Ten years of related experience, preferably in the energy sector or comparable industry.

Licenses & Certifications:

• CSP, ASP, CIH / CAIH or equivalent preferred

This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $138,230.00 to $153,590.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.