PPL Corporation

Dir Enterprise Safety

PPL Corporation • $120K — $150K *
Providence, RI 02902In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in safety, training, human resources, engineering, or a related field, OR journeyman-level experience in a related trade, OR equivalent military training/rank.
  • 10+ years of industry experience knowledge of electric distribution/transmission or gas systems and operations.
  • Strong safety industry knowledge and regulatory experience.
  • Master's Degree preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills ranging across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and improvement of the enterprise safety management system (SMS) to control serious injury and fatality (SIF) exposures.
  • Establish and maintain the safety baseline, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the Safety Programs group to ensure compliance and consistency in enterprise safety programs and policies.
  • Direct the critical risk management program to identify and mitigate significant SIF hazards in operations.
  • Govern enterprise work methods to reflect accurate critical hazard controls and ensure accessibility.
  • Collaborate with operating company safety directors to align enterprise safety strategies with field execution.
  • Conduct regular reviews and audits of safety programs for effectiveness, translating findings into improvement plans.
  • Engage with industry organizations to benchmark and integrate best practices in safety management.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work cross-functionally at an enterprise level influencing safety culture.
  • Position available at multiple operating company locations: KY, PA, or RI.
  • Involvement with industry organizations promotes continuous professional development.
  • Establish foundational safety standards impacting operational protocol across all companies.
Full Job Description
Overview Responsible for developing, maintaining, and governing the enterprise safety management system across all PPL operating companies. The Director - Enterprise Safety serves as the primary steward of company-wide safety rules, policies, procedures, work methods, and programs, establishing and holding the enterprise safety baseline with the overarching objective of eliminating serious injuries and fatalities (SIF). This role is distinctly oriented toward enterprise-level program ownership, safety management system (SMS) effectiveness, and standard setting, differentiated from operating company safety directors who are responsible for field safety delivery, compliance oversight, and localized safety support within their respective operating companies. The director leads the Safety Programs group, Work Methods group, as well as overseeing enterprise safety initiatives. This position works cross-functionally with operating company leadership and shared services functions to build and sustain a safety management system that is rigorous, consistent, and demonstrably effective at protecting the PPL workforce. This position can be located at one of our opearating comanies located in KY, PA, or RI. Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the enterprise safety management system (SMS), ensuring it is structured to effectively identify, assess, and control serious injury and fatality (SIF) exposures across all operating companies. Evaluate SMS effectiveness on an ongoing basis and drive systemic improvements where gaps are identified.
  • Establish and maintain the enterprise safety baseline - the foundational set of safety rules, standards, and minimum requirements that apply uniformly across all PPL operating companies. Ensure the baseline is grounded in recognized industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and SIF-prevention principles.
  • Lead the Safety Programs group in developing, maintaining, and communicating enterprise safety programs and policies (including LOTO, contractor safety management, FR/rubber goods management, and other enterprise programs), ensuring programs are current, compliant, and consistently applied.
  • Direct the enterprise critical risk management program, identifying the specific hazards and activities withthe greatest SIF potential within PPL's electric and gas operations. Ensure that life-critical controls are clearly defined, documented in enterprise safety programs and work procedures, and verifiably in place across operating companies.
  • Lead enterprise work methods governance in coordination with the Work Methods group, ensuring that enterprise work procedures accurately reflect critical hazard controls, are current, and are accessible across all operating companies. Prioritize work method development and review based on SIF exposure and risk.
  • Partner with operating company safety directors to ensure alignment between enterprise safety programs and field-level safety execution. Provide program materials, technical guidance, and support while respecting each operating company safety director's accountability for field compliance, independent safety reviews, and local program delivery.
  • Conduct regular enterprise safety program reviews and management system audits to assess the effectiveness of critical controls and SMS elements. Translate findings into actionable improvement plans and track implementation across operating companies.
  • Actively engage with industry organizations and peer utilities to benchmark PPL's safety management system, incorporate emerging best practices in SIF prevention, and maintain current knowledge of evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Champion a safety culture across the PPL enterprise in which every employee and contractor understands their role in preventing serious harm, with visible leadership commitment to SIF elimination as the enterprise's primary safety objective.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in safety, training, human resources, engineering, or other related or technical field, OR journeyman level experience in a related trade OR equivalent military training/rank.
  • 10+ years industry experence resullting in knowledge of electric distribution/transmission or gas systems and operations.
  • safety industry knowledge and strong regulatory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree preferred.
  • Strong leadership and decision making skills.
  • Superior interpersonal relations skills on all levels in the company adn with outside agencies.
  • Srong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and project management skills.
  • Key position competencies include extensive management communication experience, ability to work with all levels of the organization (hourly, management, officers, and external constituuents), strategic orientation with excellent planning and project managemet skills and customer focus.
  • Actively participataes in appropriate industry or professional organizations.

About PPL Corporation

As one of the largest investor-owned companies in the U.S. utility sector, PPL Corporation delivers on its promises to customers, investors, employees and the communities they serve. Their utilities – Western Power Distribution, Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities, and PPL Electric Utilities – provide an outstanding service experience for their customers, consistently ranking among the best in the U.S. and the U.K. Their stable earnings, secure dividend, solid management and high-quality assets represent an excellent low-risk opportunity for those looking to invest in the utility sector. For employees, the PPL family of companies offers the potential to grow in a wide range of exciting career opportunities. They are committed to providing essential energy services in extraordinary ways and they deliver. And they are a positive force in the cities and towns where they do business, providing support for programs that create jobs, donating millions to charitable organizations that improve the quality of life, and encouraging the generosity of employees who volunteer freely to help others.

PPL Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at PPL Corporation, a leader in the energy sector, where innovation, leadership, and professional growth are at the forefront of our operations. As one of the most respected companies in the industry, PPL Corporation offers a range of job opportunities designed to empower your career journey and foster a culture of excellence and diversity.

Work You’ll Do

At PPL Corporation, you’ll engage in meaningful work that directly impacts our customers and communities. Our team is committed to sustainable energy solutions and operational excellence, providing a platform for professionals to lead and innovate within the energy sector. Whether you’re interested in engineering, customer service, or corporate roles, PPL Corporation provides a landscape for professional and personal growth.

Explore Career Paths

We offer a variety of career paths, including full-time positions and internships for emerging talent. Our internship programs are a great way to gain hands-on experience and develop essential skills in a supportive environment. Interns at PPL Corporation work on real projects, receive mentorship from experienced leaders, and learn about the energy industry from the inside out.

Professional Development

PPL Corporation is dedicated to the continuous professional development of our team. With access to comprehensive training programs and leadership workshops, employees can expand their skills, engage in diversity training, and advance their careers. Our leadership is committed to nurturing high-potential professionals to innovate and lead in their respective fields.

Benefits and Culture

Choosing a career at PPL Corporation means more than just a job. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including health, retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, designed to support a healthy work-life balance. The culture at PPL Corporation is built on collaboration, respect, and inclusivity, ensuring a welcoming environment for all employees.

Join Our Team

If you’re looking to make a difference with your career, consider joining PPL Corporation. Explore our job opportunities and find a position that matches your skills and ambitions. We are continuously hiring talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact and ready to contribute to our success.

Stay Connected

Stay ahead in your career by leveraging our networking opportunities and staying connected with the latest company news. PPL Corporation values continuous learning and offers various resources to keep you informed and engaged in your professional development.

Apply Now

Ready to advance your career at PPL Corporation? Check out our current job openings, prepare your resume, and apply through our careers portal. We look forward to reviewing your application and possibly welcoming you to our team where your career growth can flourish.

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Learn more about PPL Corporation
Size
5,607 employees
Market Cap
$21.5 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1920
5 Year Trend
-5.1%
Revenue
$7.6 billion
NASDAQ
PPL
* Ladders Estimates

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