Safety Coordinator

Yampa Valley Electric Association (YVEA) is seeking a dedicated and proactive Safety Coordinator to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in fostering a culture of safety and ensuring compliance with industry standards throughout our organization.

The Role

The safety coordinator oversees the safety and loss control programs to ensure all employees have proper training, knowledge, and tools to enable them to perform their jobs safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive safety programs and policies
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards
• Lead safety training sessions and workshops for employees at all levels
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, providing detailed reports and recommendations
• Collaborate with departments to integrate safety practices into daily operations

Experience required:

• 2-3 years' experience in a similar role
• Bachelor's Degree in related field, and/or master's degree or appropriate combination of education and experience
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
• Safety Certifications a strong plus such as NRECA's Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP); USOLN's Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP); or other certification based on formal training and experience or ability to obtain such certification with 1 year of hire would be acceptable
• Valid driver's license with exemplary driving record

Please review the job description for detailed information regarding the role, responsibilities, and qualifications.

What we offer:

• Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental, and short-term disability and life insurance for you, your spouse, and your child.
• Time Off: We encourage you to enjoy your time outside work with a generous PTO plan and ten paid holidays.
• 401 (K) Retirement Plans: We will match your 401(k) contribution up to 4%
• Retirement Security Plan: 1.7% of your average salary x years of service x 1.19 = annuity
• Employee Assistance Plan: For you and your family at no cost
• Events: We love to have fun at work! We offer many opportunities and events. Anything from happy hour to a company-wide snow tubing.
• Training and Development: We provide both off-site and on-the-job training opportunities so you can keep up and advance in our ever-changing utility environment.
• Education Assistance: Enjoy learning? Our Education Assistance Policy will assist with your tuition.
• Health and Well-being: A healthy you is a healthy us. We will deposit extra cash into your checking or health savings account for each preventative exam you and your dependents complete.
• Safety: Never driven in the snow before? A course at Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat Springs is on us.
• Discounts Program: Local and national discounts on everything from travel to a new set of tires.

Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Salary : $110,797 - $130,187