Safety Program Manager

Entergy - Montz, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Montz, LA

Utilities

About the position

The Safety Program Manager at Entergy Corporation is responsible for leading, developing, managing, and improving safety and occupational health programs. This role emphasizes the importance of safety ownership among all employees and aims to prevent incidents while striving for continuous improvement. The program manager will engage with junior safety professionals, present program health to leadership, and implement sustainable solutions for identified deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation, maintenance, and validation of assigned safety and occupational health management system components.
• Manage revision process, stakeholder groups, external vendors, and platforms for assigned management system components.
• Liaise with and support business unit safety and operational leadership to lead and influence continuous improvement across Entergy.
• Manage assigned programs through data review, feedback and observations and perform revisions as needed (PDCA).
• Manage applicable processes, resources and contracts associated with safety programs.
• Lead and/or participate in internal and external special project teams with the purpose of continuous improvement.
• Support and encourage the growth and development of safety professionals across the organization through coaching and mentorship.
• Lead field visits seeking to understand and assess the health of assigned programs.
• Engage, develop and maintain relationships with external partners, organizations and memberships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 6 years relevant work experience.
• 7+ years relevant experience with minimum of 4 years in safety and demonstrated experience leading programs or initiatives.
• Thorough understanding of applicable OSHA regulations and industry guidelines.
• Experience working within safety and occupational health management systems.
• Experience with change management and project management.
• Ability to observe and engage with employees and contract partners in a professional manner.
• Investigation/RCA with tools such as TapRoot, Cause Mapping, Fishbone, Five Whys, etc.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends utilizing tools such as MS Excel, PowerBi, SAS, etc.
• Ability to interact with customers and members of the public in a professional manner.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.

Nice-to-haves

• ASP/CSP/SMS/CUSP/CIH or equivalent certification.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Overtime opportunities