Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Safety Manager, the Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator serves to develop, create, supervise, and audit the NBU Emergency Management & Safety program. Responsible for planning, organizing, updating, and coordinating responses to various types of emergencies and disasters that can affect NBU and its community.

Provide direction in monitoring, enforcing, directing, and developing Safety & Emergency Management policies, practices, and programs related to NBU employees, customers, and reflective of initiatives set forth in NBU’s Strategic Plan.

Display exceptional knowledge of company safety and emergency policies and relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. This position is essential to identifying opportunities to minimize workplace health hazards quickly and efficiently and lead others to the same goal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

SAFETY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

-Develop and maintain a comprehensive emergency response plans that cover various scenarios, including natural disasters, technological accidents, public health crises, and more

• Identify immediate and future Safety & Emergency needs of NBU
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports, board reports, and presentations
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral modes
• Engage with key city and county stakeholder to coordinate and host collaborative table top exercises
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
• Stay updated on the latest Safety & Emergency Management practices, protocols, and procedures through regular training and education programs to ensure necessary knowledge and skill to effectively coordinate emergency response efforts while minimizing personal risks.
• Stay updated on the latest weather forecasts, emergency alerts, and information from relevant authorities. Being well-informed about the emergency situation will enable the ability to make informed decisions and ensure the safety of everyone involved
• Implement Emergency Management policies, protocols, and procedures based on best practice guidelines in order to establish and maintain a high level of safety and emergency readiness
• Responsible for knowing and practicing safety, fire, and emergency procedures
• Familiarity with writing Emergency Management policies and procedures
• Establish effective communication channels with emergency response teams, government agencies, and other stakeholders involved in the response efforts. Regularly communicate updates, instructions, and safety guidelines to ensure everyone is on the same page and working towards a common goal
• Ensure Emergency Management Plan is continually up to date
• Understand FEMA rules and Incident Command System (ICS): Implement the Incident Command System as it fits within NBU, which provides a standardized structure for managing emergencies. The ICS helps coordinate response efforts, ensures clear command and control, and promotes the safety of all personnel involved.

TRAINING

• Collaborate with Learning & Develop to establish training schedule with assorted Safety & Emergency Management topics for the company and identify appropriate trainers and or training requirements
• Research and present relevant information to different divisions at regular meetings
• Ensure that Safety & Emergency Management training records are maintained through Learning & Development.
• Responsible for implementation, training, and continuous review of relevancy of NBU's Emergency Management Plan & NBU safety practices.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with the ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines
• Adhere to NBU Safety & security guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site, and vehicle as applicable
• Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers, and the public
• Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee, and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
• Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
• Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Safety, Team, Integrity, Culture, Stewardship
• Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures

Formal Education and Work Experience Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED

Work Experience Time Frame: One Year or More Field of Study: Safety or Emergency Management

Other: Ability to handle a variety of tasks that are routine in nature, while keeping work flowing in an orderly manner. Preferred: work history in Emergency Management, Safety, Security, Law Enforcement, Military, or other similar related fields.

Certification and Licensures Requirements

Must have or willing to pass the following FEMA Training courses within 90 days of employment.

IS100

IS200

IS700

IS800

Other Minimum Qualifications

- Excellent presentation skills both verbal and written

- Familiarity with FEMA, ERCOT, TCEQ, OSHA, EPA, DOT, safety and environmental laws

- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

- Valid Texas Driver's License

- A certificate in occupational health and safety management.

- At least 3 years’ experience in Emergency Management or health and Safety