Safety Professional

Description

• Maintain knowledge of current NorthWestern Energy safety requirements and applicable government regulations (OSHA, DOT, etc.)
• 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
• Demonstrate and maintain an excellent safety record
• 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
• Support management in deployment of existing safety products, and programs; develop approaches to address safety and environmental issues
• Perform individual lifts and carries office supplies up to 35 pounds
• Assist in the investigation/analysis of incidents and prepare reports and presentations
• Ensure, through continuous worksite reviews and inspections, that workplace conditions comply with all applicable NorthWestern Energy safety requirements and government regulations
• 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
• Identify ergonomic issues; recommend and implement ergonomic solutions; follow up to ensure effectiveness
• Represent the Company with presentations to the general public, contractors, and emergency responders regarding the potential hazards of electricity and natural gas
• 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
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in the safety and health or a related field
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• 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)
• 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%

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Continued education reimbursement
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays
• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance