Field Safety Specialist I at ALLETE in Duluth, Minnesota

Job Description:

ALLETE is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, on beautiful Lake Superior, and has operations throughout the United States. We invest in energy-centric businesses and transmission infrastructure. Our companies include clean-energy producers and developers, and regulated utilities that already deliver more than 50% renewable energy. Each of our businesses—Minnesota Power; Superior Water, Light & Power; ALLETE Clean Energy; New Energy Equity; ALLETE Renewable Resources; and BNI Energy—plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE's sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general supervision, develop, implement, and administer safety and occupational health programs and work procedures.


• Acquire and apply knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, practices, and procedures.


• Interpret and assure compliance with safety regulations and policies.


• Assist in preparation and distribution of educational materials and information, audit company facilities, and recommend actions for the correction of hazardous situations for compliance with OSHA regulations.


• Compile and submit required OSHA accident reports.


• Schedule and participate in periodic safety meetings.


• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain productive internal and external working relationships.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent*
  OR


• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with qualified safety designation (i.e., Certified Safety Professional through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals)*
  
  
  • *Candidates completing their degree by June 30, 2025 will be considered.
  
  
  • Professional safety certification preferred, but not required.
  
  
  
  

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• No experience required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to Duluth, MN


• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license


• May require:
  
  
  • A working knowledge of the ANSI Z10 Safety Management System.
  
  
  • Up-to-date knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and State Department of Transportation laws with strong Commercial Driver's License (CDL) driver qualification file understanding
  
  
  • Construction safety understanding, including OSHA 30-hour Certificate in Construction
  
  
  • Specific working knowledge of other utility-based safety operations (gas, water, electric)
  
  
  
  


• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

BENEFITS:

• The expected annual compensation range for this position is $57,000 - $70,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including an Incentive Program, Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and more.

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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