Field Safety Specialist II - Electric Grid Operations
Applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under direction, develop, implement, and administer safety and occupational health programs and work procedures
- Possess and apply a broad knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, practices and procedures
- Interpret and assure compliance with safety regulations and policies
- Prepare and distribute educational materials and information
- Compile and submit required OSHA accident reports
- Plan and conduct site audits and recommend actions for the correction of hazardous situations for compliance with OSHA regulations
- Conduct job safety analyses to develop safe work procedures
- Participate in periodic safety meetings
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent
OR
- Bachelor’s in an engineering discipline PLUS qualifying safety designation may be used as an equivalency
- Example for equivalency Certified Safety Professional through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Professional safety certification or advanced education is preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Four years or more directly related experience required
- An advanced/graduate degree in industrial safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent may be used as an equivalency for up to two years of required experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
- This position will report regularly in person to Duluth, MN
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain productive internal and external working relationships
- Must be able to work in the field to provide onsite safety support for a variety electric utility crews
- Electric Utility experience preferred
- This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude
Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.
External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.
This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.
ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.
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