Fleet Safety & Health Manager

Fleet Safety & Health Manager (Corporate)

Job Summary

This position exists to provide leadership for the Southern Nuclear Safety and Health functional area, ensuring comprehensive, cost-effective processes are in place to protect SNC employees from workplace-related accidents.

The Fleet Safety & Health Manager is responsible for managing the Safety and Industrial Hygiene functional area for the SNC Fleet and developing strong safety and industrial hygiene processes focused on preventing workplace accidents.

The Fleet Safety & Health Manager serves as the Corporate Functional Area Manager (CFAM) and, in that capacity, sets policy and provides program direction through Governance, Oversight, and direct Support of program elements.

The Fleet Safety & Health Manager is responsible for the SNC Safety Program, including the Comprehensive Accident Prevention Program, ensuring the workforce is protected from workplace-related injuries and accidents. This role serves as the primary interface with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and external organizations such as INPO, NEI, EPRI, NISHA, and other industry groups.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related field

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or other safety-related credential preferred

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

Minimum seven (7) years of experience as a Safety professional

Minimum five (5) years in a leadership role

Previous Site Functional Area Manager experience preferred

Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA Safety and Health regulations applicable to the electric utility industry and nuclear power plants

Knowledge of Workers' Compensation, Contractor/Premise Liability issues, and National Safety and Health Standards

Working knowledge of: Process Safety Management

Fire Protection

Emergency Response

Respiratory Protection

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving and innovative thinking capabilities

Ability to influence all levels of the organization

Strong leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills

High integrity aligned with Southern Company's values

Strong computer skills, including data management and trending analysis

Strong budget and financial management knowledge

Experience implementing and overseeing industrial safety governance in a matrix organization highly preferred

Major Job Responsibilities

Develop Safety and Health governance for the SNC Fleet and provide oversight to ensure implementation excellence

Develop strong working relationships with Fleet SFAMs and lead peer teams and oversight groups

Provide technical leadership and drive compliance excellence in all Safety and Health programs

Manage departmental budgets and approve related expenses and invoices

Provide comprehensive program management with a focus on standardization and fleet behaviors

Establish and maintain an organizational structure capable of sustaining excellence in safety performance

Partner with Southern Company Safety and Health leaders to leverage best practices and consistency across the enterprise

Develop proactive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) focused on accident prevention

Analyze KPI trends and implement corrective actions before adverse events occur

Lead performance management activities and develop staff to their full potential

Represent SNC in internal and external safety organizations

Actively participate in industry leadership roles to advance SNC positions and initiatives

Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com

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.