Safety & Health Specialist
This position is responsible for providing safety technical assistance and consultative services to assigned business units and making presentations of injury/illness prevention and safety educational material in safety meetings and training sessions. The incumbent will conduct incident investigations and produce reports of findings and recommendations and will create and work with corporate communication to send out company-wide safety communication (injuries/illnesses, accidents, investigations, safety alerts, near misses, etc). The position will also manage corporate safety and training programs and initiatives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Computer Sciences or related is preferred
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required
- Must have Southern Company experience and/or 3 years' experience working with data analytics
- Ability to manage the Mississippi Power Safety and Health intranet page
- Knowledge and experience in the design and implementation of programs and procedures preferred
- Experience with data manipulation (creating reports, trending data, pivot tables, etc)
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive business relationships
- Demonstrate outstanding oral and written communication and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop presentations and speak publicly to a variety of audiences
- Demonstrated safety leadership and ability to conceptualize and develop safety programs to meet the needs of customers
- Strong planning, organizing, coordinating, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrate and ensure behaviors consistent with Our Values and Principle-Centered Leadership
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare presentations, reports and gather data to support company programs.
- Develop safety initiatives that leverage technological advancements.
- Oversee and manage projects relating to safety initiatives.
- Record, file, and investigate company accident and incident reports.
- Analyze data to identify recurring safety trends and key areas of concern.
- Compile and share historical information for intra-company communications.
- Administer company safety programs, including employee recognition efforts.
- Serve as an advisor to business units and leadership regarding ongoing and past programs.
- Deliver presentations on accident prevention and safety education materials.
- Collaborate with corporate communications to distribute company-wide safety updates regarding injuries, accidents, investigations, alerts, and near misses.
- Represent the company in Southern Company committees.
- Design, develop, assess, and deliver high-quality compliance training courses, including injury and illness prevention and safety education, presented in classroom or meeting settings.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert for the Emergency Action Plan, providing guidance, reporting, analysis, audit responses, and more.
- Facilitate risk assessments, monitor occupational and environmental hazards, and ensure appropriate responses to those risks.
Mississippi Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 19128
Job Category: Safety & Health
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Mississippi Power
