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**This position can be located at any regional HQ location (Cincinnati, Raleigh, St. Pete, Plainfield) or large Ops Center**
This position provides the leadership and direction for PGO’s health and safety program, corrective action program (CAP) and human performance (HP) program. Responsibilities include senior leadership, governance and support of the PGO health and safety, CAP and HP programs including direct supervision of associated management roles. This position must demonstrate high level critical/strategic thinking to resolve high impact, complex and/or cross functional challenges with responsibility of overseeing the implementation of effective safety, HP and CAP programs. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Must possess the proven ability to communicate effectively and influence internally within PGO, corporate EHS and externally with industry peers, regulatory agencies and government officials.
This position will maintain relationships and partner with business unit leaders to reduce risk and promote a positive event free culture. The Director oversees and provides strategic direction with various elements of the EHS, CAP and HP supporting Operational Excellence, event free operations, and other BU initiatives. Owner of the PGO EHS Risk Registers, Safety Improvement Plans, and other key roles as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct identification and analysis of health and safety, Human Performance (HP) and Corrective Action Program (CAP) issues and risks which may significantly impact PGO; direct development and execution of action plans with business units teams and other internal and external supporters to effectively manage challenges and issues; represent and actively lead and shape technical and industry advocacy groups (e.g., EEI, SEE) and stakeholder coalitions to effectively promote interests of the corporation; Provide effective support to and work in close collaboration with supported customers to ensure operational impacts are addressed as EHS//CAP/HP analyses and strategies are developed and implemented; lead and manage the work activities and performance of associated H&S, CAP, and HP Programs (human performance, surveillance programs); develop and support mechanisms to improve service efficiency and reduce costs and impacts to business units; ensure subordinates maintain up-to-date knowledge of EHS/CAP/HP requirements and emerging EHS issues and effectively communicate with affected businesses; ensure organization effectively collaborates with other Duke Energy groups providing EHS/CAP/HP support or oversight, such as the PGO Corrective Action Review Board, EHS Governance, Human Performance working teams, Legal, Audit Services, External Relations, Regulatory Accounting and Corporate Communications.
- Provide leadership to subordinates and effectively manage employee performance through clear communication of expectations, goals, status; recognition of accomplishments timely, specific feedback on performance issues; active involvement in and support of employee work efforts; and effective use of the performance management tool; develop bench strength in the EHS/CAP/HP job family by effectively mentoring employees including managers, supervisors, program managers (CAP/HP) as well as key individual contributors and EHS leaders across the department/corporation for succession planning; Lead and manage business functions for the department including work plans, performance reviews, staff development, KPI monitoring and reporting, budgeting and self-assessment.
- Provide staff/leadership support to mid-level and senior management to drive EHS, Human Performance and CAP performance, continuous improvement, and effective implementation of plans and strategies; build effective trust and relationships with internal customers to further drive alignment and performance across supported business units; collaborate with SME groups and environmental, health, and safety leadership to ensure seamless and consistent delivery of EHS support to internal customers. Effectively manage and implement changes in processes, roles or responsibilities; Interact with regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA) and Legal Council on EHS related matters to support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
- Support PGO Senior Management in business planning, decision-making, and communication regarding issues impacting current and future operations, requirements and expenditures.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Business, Other Related Degree
- 5+ Years of related experience
- In lieu of degree, High School/GED and 15+ years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years' experience
- Certified Safety Professional
- Professional Engineer; PE
- Leadership, management skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills (e.g., influencing and listening skills to deal effectively with all levels of employees and management).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Broad knowledge of appropriate H&S and department programs and procedures.
- Ability to analyze data and develop appropriate strategic responses.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to oversee and provide direction for multiple initiatives or work groups in multiple locations
- More than ten years' experience in utilities industry
- Experience in interfacing with and influencing regulatory agencies at the local, state and federal level
- Understands inter-departmental relationships and processes
- Demonstrates personal accountability for own actions while modeling company values
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others from diverse backgrounds to achieve common goals
- Consistently delivers superior results while improving products, services and processes
- Performs at the highest level to deliver value to customers and other stakeholders
Working Conditions
- Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.
- Able to travel to all regions for field visits and face to face meetings
- Able to climb stairs and ladders
Specific Requirements
- Participate/Engage in the BU Event Free Steering Team
- Experience with regulatory interactions (i.e., inspections, and reporting)
- Advanced experience related to OSHA recordkeeping including case management
- Maintain professional and engaged relationships with Corp EHS leadership and EHS Performance Board Members
- Participate/Engage in represented groups (union) BU Management meetings, as required
- Support leadership in EHS Performance Board meetings and associated actions.
- PGO EHS Leader representative for Corrective Action Review Board meetings
- Enterprise OE/LL point of contact and oversight of the EHS and CAP related shares and actions
- Engage and participate in utility safety committees (EEI/SEE)
- Senior Leader oversight of the Human Performance Program and associated working groups.
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of working experience
**Travel Requirements**
15-25%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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