Occupational Health Program Mgr

_Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. _

Location : This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza (OEP) located in Jackson, MI.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify). 

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Occupational Health Program Manager oversees compliance with Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations and Fitness for Duty programs. Serving as the certified Designated Employer Representative, this role ensures adherence to company and contractor policies while managing vendor relationships with occupational health providers and regulatory partners. Acting as a strategic advisor, the manager influences safety culture and wellness initiatives across all organizational levels. This position is critical for maintaining regulatory compliance and promoting a culture of health and safety within the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day insight and recommendations to business partners, uphold organization and implement record retention schedules, keep financial control to ensure we are within budget allotment, analyze/calculate risk in regards to Federal mandate, assess gaps and maintain lean practices.

• Ensure proper documentation and compliance for fitness-for-duty cases to minimize liability.

• Collaborate with Designated Employer Representatives (DERs), supervisors, drug testing facilities, and Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) to manage cases efficiently. Oversee and schedule SAP-mandated follow-up testing, ensuring tests are unannounced and conducted without any predictable pattern.

• Responsible program manager for Occupational Health contract with vendor. Accountable contact to ensure drug testing, Fitness For Duty and other programs are designed to meet all the compliance and regulatory requirements. Partner to create an effective occupational health program to meet the needs of our coworkers and Company.

• Interpret regulatory requirements and develop comprehensive written policies and procedures. Exercise independent judgment to make decisions and implement effective solutions. Stay current with regulatory updates to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Serve as the accountable subject matter expert for Fitness for Duty regulations, analyze critical data (e.g., drug and alcohol results, incidents, regulatory updates), provide independent guidance to stakeholders, and remain available 24/7 for emergent situations.

• Develop strategic communications and change management plans to drive workforce performance and culture, resolving complex, cross-functional issues and leading initiatives tied to regulatory changes, safety culture, and well-being programs. Partner with all levels of the organization including Officers on communications, direction and compliance with regulatory law.

• Engage and guide occupational health vendors to ensure federal compliance, prevent Public Interest Exclusion, and deliver high-performance results, including oversight of random testing, MIS data review, and implementation of critical incident counseling and regulatory updates.

• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication skills

• Proficiency in data analysis, risk assessment, and decision-making under pressure

• Ability to build partnerships and influence at all organizational levels

• Ability to manage vendors, budgets, and ensure operational compliance

• Regulatory knowledge of DOT regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

• Strong ability to interpret regulations and develop compliant policies and procedures

• Knowledge and application of Lean methods and processes

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree with at least 7 years in experience in occupational health and/or DOT regulatory program management

OR

• Associates degree with at least 9 years in experience in occupational health and/or DOT regulatory program management

OR

• High school diploma/GED with at least 11 years in experience in occupational health and/or DOT regulatory program management

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401k with company match

• Paid parental leave

• Up to 13 paid Holidays

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.