Supervisor Health & Safety - Safety & Human Performance - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
About this role
FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This position can be located at the Akron FE Headquarters or Greensburg, PA Headquarter location Summary The Supervisor, Health & Safety is responsible for the leadership, development, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise health and safety programs designed to protect employees, contractors, and the public while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. This role provides leadership and oversight for an assigned portfolio of enterprise Health & Safety programs, which may include contractor safety, program governance, industrial hygiene, regulatory compliance, public safety initiatives, safety technology systems, and performance measurement. The position supervises assigned personnel, leads complex cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives, develops enterprise standards and governance processes, and prepares executive-level reports, recommendations, and presentations. Working collaboratively with business unit leadership, labor organizations, contractors, legal counsel, regulatory agencies, and industry organizations, this role drives continuous improvement, strengthens safety culture, reduces organizational risk, and supports operational excellence through data-driven decision-making, proactive hazard management, and effective Health & Safety governance.
Principal Responsibilities
Health & Safety Program Leadership Lead and oversee assigned enterprise Health & Safety programs, including contractor safety, public safety, industrial hygiene, compliance, and risk-reduction initiatives. Develop and implement strategies, standards, governance processes, and performance measures that support regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement. Lead and oversee the enterprise Contractor Safety Program, including processes, governance, standards, contractor performance expectations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify systemic risks, program gaps, and implementation barriers and establish sustainable corrective or improvement actions. Conduct field engagement and program assessments to evaluate effectiveness, reinforce expectations, and identify opportunities for improvement. Partner with business units and key stakeholders to promote consistent program execution and strengthen Health & Safety performance. Support industrial hygiene and occupational health programs, including PPE standards and safety-related products, to identify exposures, reduce risk, and ensure effective program governance and compliance. Evaluate program effectiveness and maturity through performance data, stakeholder feedback, field assessments, benchmarking, and periodic program reviews. Supervision & Personnel Leadership Establish team priorities, allocate work, and ensure assigned personnel effectively support enterprise Health & Safety program objectives and business needs. Provide direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for a team of safety professionals and other assigned personnel. Establish clear expectations, accountability measures, and development plans to support employee growth and organizational effectiveness. Foster collaboration, engagement, professional development, and succession readiness within the Health & Safety team. Systems, Data & Performance