Safety Consultant I-sr at Texas New Mexico Power in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job Description:

Job Title: Safety Consultant I-sr

Job ID: 6088781

Department: Safety


Posted Date: 11/25/2024

Close Date: 11/24/2025

Location: PNM, Albuquerque, NM

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

DEPARTMENT

Department: Safety

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sr Safety Consultant

Salary Grade: G06
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$74,796 - $100,975 - $127,152

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, directs the safety and industrial hygiene program and functions for the assigned portion of the company and ensures effective service delivery. Develops, reviews and/or presents safety training. Performs other safety activities, including field evaluations/investigations and working on safety projects, often in concert with corporate safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluates existing OSHA, DOT, and other regulations and monitors them for changes, developments and analyzes their impact to company operations

Interfaces with and represents company interests to local, state, and federal agencies

Monitors and reports on company compliance to safety and health regulatory agencies when required.

Participates in loss control inspections, root cause accident investigations, and interprets regulations, the Company Employee Safety Manual, and related policies

Implements and updates local and corporate loss control programs, procedures, and products

Establishes procedures to ensure accurate hazard identification, evaluation, and control

Develops and conducts training for field Environment Health and Safety (EHS) staff in risk assessment and risk minimization

COMPETENCIES:

Extensive knowledge of EHS principles and leadership techniques for problem identification and solution

Maintains working knowledge of corporate, competitive, territorial, and regulatory issues

Ability to formulate programs and practices that will detect, identify, and prevent incidents that have the potential for occupational diseases, injury, property and equipment damage, and other losses

Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, and other regulations and standards

Ability to represent company interests to local, state, and federal agencies

Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures related to Safety that reflects corporate philosophy

Ability to monitor and report on company compliance to safety and health regulatory agencies

Ability to assist other departments in creating and presenting various EHS programs

Ability to monitor management participation in the prevention of accidents, illnesses, property, and equipment damage

Ability to establish policies and procedures relating to EHS

Ability to prepare and present safety training to employees one-on-one, in meetings, or in classroom environments

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in a related field with five to seven years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

OSHA 500 or 501 (30-hour) Safety Outreach Program certificates (or equivalent training) preferred.

The above plus two of the following:

Industrial Hygiene Certification.
An ASSE Occupational Safety and Health Self-Study Correspondence Course Certificate.
A home study course certificate from the National Safety Council.
Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Certificate.
A current Associate Safety Professional Certificate.
An Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) Certificate.
A Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST) Certificate.
Certified Safety Professional Certification (CSP).
Certified Industrial Hygienist Certification (CIH)or Masters of Industrial Hygiene.
Certified Fire Protection Specialist Certification .
Certified Protection Professional Certification.

Must possess a current, legally valid driver¿s license and meet the company¿s driving record requirements.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Working knowledge of personal computers

Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to sit up to 2/3 of the time and to stand, walk, and stoop up to 1/3 of the time. Good vision and ability to adjust focus is required. Manual dexterity is required. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office/field environment. Sometimes required to work in inclement weather.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Safety Consultant

Salary Grade: G08
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$58,128 - $77,021 - $95,912

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, conducts Safety functions and ensures effective service delivery by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilizes preventive safety techniques to detect potential hazardous exposures

Provides consultative recommendations related to corporate safety requirements to minimize personal injury/illness, physical hazards and protect equipment and property damage/loss

Conducts surveys and inspections, evaluating specific operations and conditions

Compiles and evaluates safety data providing technical and statistical information to management and federal and state regulatory agencies

Evaluates company compliance to federal and state regulations

Calibrates, oversees inventory, and maintains monitoring equipment for use throughout the facility

Oversees inventory and maintenance of respiratory equipment used at the facility

Conducts respirator fit tests (quantitative and/or qualitative as applicable) and provides direction to users regarding proper respirator use, care, and maintenance

Assists with development and conducts training for company safety and regulatory requirements

Performs contract administration and department logistics activities as needed

COMPETENCIES:

Maintains working knowledge of corporate and regulatory issues

Basic knowledge of regulatory/advisory standards, PNM's Employee Safety Manual, Safety Program, and related policies and procedures

Basic knowledge of industrial hygiene methodologies

Ability to assist with accident and incident investigations

Ability to develop, implement, and present safety training and education programs

Ability to utilize good communication, interpersonal and customer service related skills, and use sound logic and leadership

Knowledge of company (business unit) operational structure and ability to identify specific departmental infrastructure

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in a related field with one to three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess at least one of the following:

An Associate Safety Professional Certificate.
An Occupational Health and Safety Technologist Certificate.
A Construction Health and Safety Technologist Certificate.
Certified Safety Professional Certificate.
Certified Industrial Hygienist Certification or Master's of Industrial Hygiene.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Working knowledge of personal computers

Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to assist in analyzing legal and regulatory aspects of safety related issues, formulate responses, and effect appropriate actions. Ability to provide statistical analysis of company safety related experiences and exposures. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to sit up to 2/3 of the time and to stand, walk, and stoop up to 1/3 of the time. Good vision and ability to adjust focus is required. Manual dexterity is required. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This position requires the incumbent to drive and as such must have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office and field/industrial environment.

DEGREES:
Bachelors Degree

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Associate Safety Professional
Construction Health and Safety
Certified Industrial Hygienist
Certified Safety Professional
Occupational Health and Safety

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, “everyone goes home safe”, reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
TXNM Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the ADA. If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.

DEI Statement:
At TXNM Energy, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our family of companies. We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders. We remain committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the Company's purpose.

TXNM Energy and affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. Women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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