Description
POSITION PURPOSE
Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE) is seeking a Director of Corporate Safety to lead its Safety Department and safety culture program. This role focuses on fostering a culture where safety is a core value, influencing behavior at all levels, and ensuring that safety is prioritized in every aspect of the business. The Director ensures focus on technical safety performance, the development of staff, and engagement of employees within the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leadership and Strategy
- Leads the implementation of MGE's comprehensive safety culture strategy aligned with organizational goals.
- Provides strategic guidance to senior leadership on safety culture initiatives and their impact on overall business performance.
- Safety Vision and Mission
- Carries out MGE's safety vision and mission that resonates with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Communicates the importance of safety as a fundamental value and integral part of the organizational culture.
- Training and Education
- Builds upon current safety training programs to educate employees at all levels on the importance of safety and their role in maintaining a safe workplace.
- Collaborates with safety and training staff to bring out the best combination of online and in-person safety training.
- Continuous Improvement
- Establishes mechanisms for continuous improvement in safety culture, regularly reviewing and adapting strategies to address evolving needs.
- Liaises with the Safety Steering Team to strengthen best practices of safety culture initiatives.
- Regulatory Compliance
- Excellent understanding of safety regulations and standards in the electric and gas utility industry, ensuring that the organization complies with current and emerging legal requirements.
- Engages with trade associations to understand leading trends and best practices in our industry.
- Metrics and Reporting
- Maintains and enhances leading indicator reporting efforts to measure the effectiveness of safety culture initiatives.
- Prepares regular reports on safety performance and culture metrics and presents findings to senior leadership.
- Collaboration
- Develops positive relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization.
- Provides clear direction and guidance ensuring department alignment with organizational goals and safety objectives.
- Collaborates with other departments, including HR and field operations, to integrate safety culture initiatives into broader organizational strategies.
- Team Development and Performance Management
- Leads and inspires a team of safety professionals, fostering a collaborative safety team.
- Implements mentorship and coaching programs to facilitate the professional growth of safety professionals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- A bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
- At least 20+ years of progressive safety experience developing, implementing, and managing safety programs in the utility industry is strongly preferred.
- Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated people management experience required.
- Experience with safety data management systems is strongly preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of safety performance within the electric and gas utility preferred.
- Engagement with trade associations to understand industry trends and best practices.
- Strong understanding of local, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Able to assess and mitigate risk associated with the Company's operations.
- Strong leadership skills with proven ability to guide and direct safety teams.
- Able to implement and manage safety programs across the organization.
- Analytical thinking to identify trends, analyze data related to safety incidents, and make informed decisions.
- Able to work collaboratively with other departments to integrate safety into all aspects of the business.
- Proven ability to identify safety issues, investigate incidents, and develop effective solutions.
Contact
Madison Gas and Electric
Wisconsin United States
www.mge.com
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