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Join Golden Valley Electric Association as a Safety Specialist in Healy, Alaska, and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and safety. Here, you'll have the opportunity to shape a culture that ensures compliance with OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and NIOSH standards. As a self-starter, you'll enjoy the autonomy of working with minimal supervision while engaging with a dynamic team. Your excellent communication skills will foster collaboration, making a direct impact on our mission-focused initiatives. This role offers an exciting annual salary of $77,594, Grade 10 DOE.

You will receive great benefits such as Defined Pension, 401(k) match, Health insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Annual Leave, Wellness Program (including fitness reimbursements), and Tuition Reimbursements. Embark on a rewarding journey where your expertise will help enhance safety standards and contribute to a brighter, energy-efficient future.

Golden Valley Electric Association: Our Story

GVEA is an electric cooperative which maintains 3,292 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 40 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all of the electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, extending from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.

Make a difference as a Safety Specialist

As a Safety Specialist at Golden Valley Electric Association, you will play a crucial role in delivering on-site safety support and conducting inspections and training for the Safety Manager, Healy Plant Managers, employees, and contractors. Your active involvement in safety and risk mitigation activities for the Healy Power Plant will be vital in fostering a safe and productive work environment. You will manage and coordinate all health and safety matters, proactively identifying and anticipating potential concerns and hazards. By developing and administering comprehensive systems, policies, and procedures, you will ensure compliance with GVEA requirements and occupational safety and health regulations, making a significant impact on the overall safety culture of the organization.

What we're looking for in a Safety Specialist

To excel as a Safety Specialist at Golden Valley Electric Association, a robust set of skills and experience is essential. An Associate Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field is preferred, but candidates with two years of industrial safety work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. A minimum of eight years of relevant experience in an industrial work environment is imperative, as is a valid driver's license. Candidates must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ADEC, and DOT regulations to effectively manage safety protocols.

Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are necessary for training and collaborating with diverse teams. This role demands a proactive mindset, diligent attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate and address safety concerns efficiently, ensuring a safe operational environment for all.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Associate Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field preferred. Two years of industrial safety work experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum of eight years relevant experience in an industrial work environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ADEC and DOT regulations.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Please fill out our online, mobile-friendly application. We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals.

GVEA conducts pre-employment, post-offer drug/alcohol screening and background checks. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as deemed necessary. All offers of employment at Golden Valley Electric Association are contingent upon clear results of a drug/alcohol screening.