Safety Professional

Description

• Ensure, through continuous worksite reviews and inspections, that workplace conditions comply with all applicable NorthWestern Energy safety requirements and government regulations
• Demonstrate and maintain an excellent safety record
• Develop effective safety training and safety meeting materials; facilitate delivery of this information to assigned areas to provide knowledge and skills necessary to recognize hazards and perform their jobs safely and effectively
• Assist in the investigation/analysis of incidents and prepare reports and presentations
• Identify conditions and actions (through hazard evaluations and job safety analyses) that may cause injury, illness, or property damage; recommend corrective actions; track issues until resolved
• Perform individual lifts and carries office supplies up to 35 pounds
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
• Identify safety and environmental challenges and interact closely with employees at all levels to solve these issues
• Track and maintain records related to safely and environmental issues, including field safety observations, safety accountability interviews, and hazard tracking and correction systems
• Identify ergonomic issues; recommend and implement ergonomic solutions; follow up to ensure effectiveness
• Be actively involved in and provide expert opinions on the safety aspects of plans, procedures, practices, standards, specifications, and systems to achieve optimal control or reduction of hazards and exposures, which may harm people, property, and/or the environment
• Maintain knowledge of current NorthWestern Energy safety requirements and applicable government regulations (OSHA, DOT, etc.)
• Support management in deployment of existing safety products, and programs; develop approaches to address safety and environmental issues
• Represent the Company with presentations to the general public, contractors, and emergency responders regarding the potential hazards of electricity and natural gas

Requirements

• Possess a valid Drivers License
• Work up to 40% of the time in an outdoor environment, travel up to 40% of the time (driving), and stay overnight up to 30%
• Bachelor's Degree in the safety and health or a related field
• Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
• Electric and natural gas utility experience preferred, but not required
• Certification in safety (CSP) or industrial hygiene (CIH) preferred; must be willing to obtain in the future if not currently possessed. (Attainment date will be dependent on safety career path and will be specified by hiring supervisor)
• First Aid/CPR Certification (or ability to acquire)
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance