Safety Specialist I/II
ALLETE, Inc., a reliable provider of energy in the upper Midwest, has an opening for a Safety Specialist I/II in electric transmission and distribution operations based in the Duluth, MN area.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under general direction, develop, implement, and administer occupational safety and health programs.
- Acquire, possess, and apply a broad knowledge of occupational safety and health principles, practices, and procedures.
- Interpret and assure compliance with safety and health regulations and policies.
- Assist in preparation and delivery of training materials and information.
- Perform facility and field hazard identification and risk assessments.
- Conduct job safety analyses to develop safe work procedures.
- Compile and submit required OSHA and company reports.
- Conduct incident investigations and work with area leadership on actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Participate in safety meetings and serve as the safety and health subject matter expert.
- Interact and process information within ALLETEs Safety Management Information System.
- Assist Project Managers with job specific safety and health planning.
- Participate in employee-led Safety Improvement Team (SIT) meetings.
- Learn and understand transmission and distribution operations.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain productive internal and external working relationships.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent
- Bachelors in engineering discipline with qualifying safety designation may be used as an equivalency for example: Certified Safety Professional through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Professional safety certification or advanced education is preferred.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Safety Specialist I
- No experience required
Safety Specialist II
- Four years or more related work experience required
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid driver's license required
- Up to 50% travel required within Minnesota Power’s electric service territory.
- Occasional response on mutual aid is expected.
- 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.
ALLETE is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class.
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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