Here we grow again in the Safety and Physical Security Department!! We’re looking for a Safety and Physical Security Specialist that can thrive in a fast-paced environment and is willing to work in a wide variety of situations across multiple divisions.  We are looking for someone who has a team-minded attitude to perform all levels of work related to safety and physical security. 

CORE COMPETENCIES & ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Job Technical Skills – Responsible for coordination and implementation of corporate safety, physical security, and business continuity of operations (COOP) programs. Specific responsibilities include ensuring organizational compliance with applicable regulations; planning and execution of training associated with safety, physical security, and COOP programs; assists with the development and implementation of departmental programs and procedures; and general coordination and oversight of budgets within the department, including analysis of operating and capital budgets and cost center reporting. Consistent and reliable attendance is required. Please note, LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, LES is not able to sponsor employment based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.

• Coordinates physical security programs with organizational stakeholders and leadership.
• Develops and implements business continuity of operations (COOP) plans and crisis management policies, procedures, and programs in coordination with emergency response.
• Serves as primary liaison between internal departments, external emergency response agencies, vendors, peer utilities, etc. to ensure appropriate strategies and solutions are developed and implemented to mitigate risk.
• Coordinates with Regulatory Compliance to ensure NERC/CIP regulations are met, assisting with regulatory compliance audits including audit response preparation.
• Develop and propose physical security system upgrades and adjustments as needed.

Communication – The ideal candidate expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner whether verbally, written, or other means; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling.

Continuous Performance Improvement – This position requires ongoing identification of opportunities and strategies to improve work processes, products, or services.

Initiative – Seeking an individual that takes action on their own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Judgement – This position requires a candidate who base decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationale for decisions.

Job Technical Skills – A successful individual in this position keeps their technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with their job; shares technical expertise with others.