Environmental Safety & Health Coordinator / Coordi

Company: American Electric Power
Location: Weatherford
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

This position is posted as a range. Qualifications, education and experience will be considered in determining appropriate classification. Position responsibilities and accountabilities will vary accordingly based upon the assigned classificationWork Location is listed as Weatherford OK and the Traverse Wind Farm, but current responsibilities include all of NCEF (Traverse in Thomas OK, Maverick in Lahoma\Ames OK, and Sundance in Aline OK). Office location as well as relocation options are available for any of the three sites.Lead and assist in the development, administration, and reinforcement of AEPs safety and environmental compliance efforts for AEP employees at NCEF as well as AEPs on-site contractors and partners, in addition to driving the AEP culture. Under some supervision, position performs work activities and projects in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.Essential Functions:Drive AEP culture within the work group, including with AEP's contractors and partners. Coordinate work activities of others within work group, team or those external to the company including contractors, vendors as required to resolve routine technical tasks and field work activities in a safe and environmentally conscience manner.Coordinates and tracks environmental improvements and compliance.Demonstrates working knowledge of appropriate policies, procedures and guidelines.Monitors Work and Asset Management to ensure that work is performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and guidelines.Monitors and leads all aspects of safety.Demonstrates ability to work beyond routine assignments by solving moderately complex problems.Clearly and concisely develops and presents or reviews reports with customers as needed.Initiates, leads and facilitates meetings effectively.Provides input to routine project planning and schedule with focus on safety and environmental aspects.Participates in AEP and associated contractor's meetings covering outage/project schedule, safety issues, and operations and maintenance of equipment.ES&H oversite of all employees and contractors.Perform varied assignments demonstrating technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solution of problems or analysis.Make decisions and contribute to team decision making and consensus building.Develop and maintain rapport to assure cooperation and productive working relationships with contractors and partners.Work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees as appropriate.Pursue effective ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost.Refine and develop safety and environmental documents and plans specific to wind facilities.Perform reviews of safety and environmental policies and projects.Safety and Environmental inspections and reviews of tasks and jobs occurring at the facility.#INDAEP#LI-ONSITE#AEPPSOJob TypeFull-TimeRelocationYesAnnual Salary From (Min)68206.00Annual Salary To (Mid)100219.00Minimum RequirementsCoordinator - grade 06Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college ORAssociate's technical degree and 3 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.Experience:Typically requires a minimum of three years of experience in work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge.Coordinator Sr. - grade 07Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college ORAssociate's technical degree and 6 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.Experience:Typically requires a minimum of six years of experience in work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge.Other Requirements (both levels):Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required.Travel requirements are expected and could be > 50 % of the time.Physical demand level is Active. Climbing of wind turbine towers is required.Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Listen and identify customer needs/wants. Effectively communicate with team, management, customers, contractors, vendors and regulatory agencies.Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques.Demonstrate an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon our work.Position requires working outside in all types of weather.Position may require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks and meet project/outage requirements and schedules.Extensive travel required and possible relocation. Applicant should have a good understanding of all relevant safety and environmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Additional Information:Advanced safety skills and experience is preferred, with additional preference in safety programs related to the wind industry.Site is listed as Traverse Wind Farm in Thomas Oklahoma, but responsibilities include all of NCEF.Valid driver's license if highly preferred.#INDAEP#AEPPSO#AEPCAREERSWork DesignationOnsite

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