Seeking Candidate passionate about safety possessing strong communications skills.

The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA), representing electric cooperatives in Minnesota (www.mrea.org ), is seeking qualified applications for the position of Director of Safety Services. This position reports to MREA’s President/CEO and is based in MREA’s Maple Grove location. The position is responsible for continually enhancing, and managing, an effective safety  program  meeting the needs of our members. 

MREA fosters unity among and provide service and leadership to all of Minnesota’s 50 electric cooperatives. 

Please send a detailed resume, cover letter, and at least two professional references to melissa@mrea.org by Friday August 5.

Contact Information:

Contact Person:                Melissa Stachovich

Email address:                   melissa@mrea.org

Company url:                    www.mrea.org

Phone:                                 763-424-1020

Fax:                                      763-424-5820

The Director of Safety Services will:

• Continually enhance a safety program   that promotes, supports, and assists member systems with developing and implementing a robust safety program. 

• Lead a team of safety specialists delivering safety training and other actions for members and other groups through a variety of safety service levels.
• Guide member systems in understanding and interpretation of regulatory requirements of OSHA, FEMA, FMCSR, DOT, NESC, MPCA/EPA, etc.
• Lead or participate in accident investigations as requested by member systems
• Oversee the state’s administration of the Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP), acting as Area Administrator or appointing and supervising a subordinate to serve in the role.
• Manage the Safety Services program budget, including dues based and fee for service functions.

The successful candidate must possess a strong safety background complimented by communications skills to work with and present to a variety of audiences and management skills to lead a team of safety instructors. Knowledge is typically acquired through 7+ years of related experience. Experience in electric utility operations is a plus.  Relevant education could include Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Safety and Loss Control (CLCP) programs or post-secondary education in related fields.

Knowledge of regulations policies, procedures, practices, work methods, and reporting requirements that apply to safety in the electric utility environment.  Knowledge of electric theory and power transmission and distribution systems and their operating principles and practices preferred.