Participates in the more complex and challenging work of staff responsible for the design, analysis, review, administration and implementation of company occupational health and safety programs; provides detailed solutions to complex safety problems; coordinates activities with other departments and divisions; ensures adherence to safety practices and policies; performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Assures application of NFPA and NESC codes, OSHA regulations and other consensus standards within and outside of the Corporate Safety Department

Fulfill analytical objectives as they relate to the Corporate Safety Department. The Health and Safety Analyst will also handle general office tasks and administrative duties, such as directing communications between colleagues and customers, organizing schedules and events, entering data, bookkeeping, and maintaining office equipment.

Support and analyze the strategy, policies, and standards established for the safety of all visitors, employees, or customers to the organization. Compiles data and analyzes results of audits, inspections, daily logs, and incident reports to assess safety vulnerabilities, measure program effectiveness, and identify the need for additional resources.
Data assessment and input for various safety platforms. Identify missing data, interpret available data and process confidential information. Collecting and analyzing raw data to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and other helpful information. Transform information into actionable insights.
Prepare and present complex visualizations, dashboards, and reporting, as well as update data visualizations and dashboards. Advanced skills in a best-in-class data visualization tool to include data preparation, rationalization of visualization type, standard charting (time series, Pareto, bar, area, multi-axis, geospatial, scatter plots, etc.), filtering, drill-downs, drill-throughs, navigation, dashboard creation, understanding of user interface and effective presentation skills.
Enhances and improves existing safety reports/processes and analytical applications.
Analyzes large datasets to identify safety hazard, root cause(s) and observations for potential recommendation of effective corrective actions.
Liaises with safety, security, data engineering, and IT teams for solutions development, system maintenance, and bug fixes/troubleshooting.
Interview employees to obtain information about equipment use, work practices and other risk exposures.
Meets with safety data stakeholders to intake project and data requests. Attends meetings with safety, risk management and other analytics stakeholders to maintain team presence and offer support.
Assists in preparation, handling, and monitoring of budget items and work orders within the Corporate Safety Department.
Provides clear, concise and custom reports using various database and report-writing tools.
Generates reports from multiple systems, identifies changes and updates of safety management systems, and trains users for new reports and dashboards.
Serves as a technical lead for PowerBI, SharePoint, and other enterprise resource planning platforms used by the Safety Department. Participates in workgroups to standardize PowerBI configurations and other tracking and trending platforms.
Assists safety personnel with regulatory compliance research, trend analysis and other related issues.
Project management skills - Facilitate, create, implement, and manage safety project or projects using MS Project or a similar project tracking tool; ability to define, document, and communicate a project status, resource assignments, risks, issues, over the course of a project
Coordinates activities with local police and emergency agencies as applicable to the department.
Works with the Safety Department Managers to analyze training deficiencies, and then develop and coordinate certification/qualification level safety training.
Review, evaluate and vet contractors for appropriate safety programs, policies and procedures. Track and trend contractor safety.
Evaluates, Compiles and reports data for loss control. Consolidate and format data and materials for incident investigations. Assists Safety team with identifying and eliminating factors contributing to workplace injuries.
Familiarity with generally accepted data and information privacy standards (ADA, HIPAA,etc.)
Keeps abreast of technical, operational, and regulatory developments related to generation, transmission, and industrial safety. Assists with the creation, implementation, and execution of surveillance strategies, inspections, and evaluations of facilities and equipment.
Participates as a standing member of Safety Committees.
General administrative duties: supply orders, department onboarding, meeting reservations, team building initiatives, travel itinerary, meeting notes.
Prepares and modifies documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos, and emails.
Schedules and coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for managers or supervisors.
Coordinate and ensure department, work order, invoice completion and expense reporting.
Coordinates organizational work procedures among various departments.
Performs other clerical duties as assigned.
The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position. 2
Conducts new hire orientation, First Aid CPR training and various other safety related training(s).
Provides general assistance to personnel of all departments within the Division
Periodically assist other safety team members with hazard identification and risk assessments.
Administer new hire orientation training, first aid CPR training and periodically assist other safety team members with various training topics.
Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree Business Administration or similar related field, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two plus years’ experience working as a Data base/Power BI Analyst or equivalent.
Use advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.) with advanced skills in data analysis and creating professional presentations.
Advanced skills in Excel, including the ability to create and manipulate complex financial models and perform data analysis.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license

Certified Administrative Professional or equivalent experience/certification

Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate, Microsoft 365 Administrator or equivalent.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis)

OSHA 30 hour (General or Construction)

Board of Certified Safety Professional (BCSP) accreditation: ASP, SMS, OHST, TSP.

Utility industry experience (preferred

Certified Administrative Professional or equivalent experience/certification

Benefits

100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
401(k) with 3% Dollar-for-Dollar Company Match
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
9 Paid Holidays
2 Floating Holidays
Educational Assistance
Paid Time Off
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. The employee is subject to being called out to the scene of an accident or injury on an around-the-clock basis. When called out to the site of an employee or vehicle accident when conducting safety and security inspections, the employee will be required to work near moving equipment and traffic, walk on uneven or slippery surfaces and be exposed to outdoor weather conditions involving extreme heat or cold.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk to hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; talk to hear, in person and by telephone; uses hands to finger; handle, feel or operate standard office equipment or tools; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are occasionally required to kneel, stoop, or crouch and lift 50 pounds when conducting field investigations and safety audits. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk; and occasionally lift 50 pounds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Safety is a core value for the Cooperatives and protection of employees, members and the general public is an essential function of the Cooperative’s mission. This position supports that mission because safe work performance is a condition of employment, and this role helps provide a safe and healthful workplace based on legal and regulatory compliance.

In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety- sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.

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