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WV American Water Health and Safety Program Manager in Charleston, West Virginia
Requisition ID: 106809
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About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
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West Virginia American Water is seeking a health and safety leader to join our team in Charleston, WV. The Health and Safety Program Manager will be responsible for heading our health and safety programs and policies. Areas of focus and responsibiltiy will be OSHA regulations, EPA programs, emergency response, accident investigations and more.
Primary Role
Responsible for developing and/or managing the health and safety program and supporting systems and databases to reduce injury and illness frequency in accordance with established company strategy, goals and targets. Program activities also assure compliance with Federal Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) regulations, State OSHA regulations, Federal and State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) programs, Department of Transportation regulations as applicable and local regulations when they apply. Accountable for the performance and results of employees within a departmental area. Make decisions that are guided by and interpreted through policies, procedures and business plan.
Directly performs health, safety, emergency response, business continuity and some environmental duties that includes technical direction for state based safety staff. Implementation and execution of companywide safety programs, providing technical content for health and s