Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

The Safety Coordinator position will provide administrative support to the Safety team in the day-to-day activities.  Support the enterprise in connecting with vital safety related resources and information.  Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements regarding recordkeeping and posting of critical information. Provide timely responses to data/metric requests from leadership.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Aid all employees to resolve or communicate safety questions, concerns, issues, or activities.  Must be familiar with policies, procedures, rules as well as state and federal regulations as it relates to Safety.

• Provide administrative support for the department including filing, distribution of material and creation of meeting invitations, reports, minutes, and presentations.

• Maintain and distribute numerous manuals (i.e.. DPC Safety Rules; WECA Safety Manual, DPC written programs (formerly Safety Practices), etc.), and safety poster program. 

• Provide administrative support to JT&S programs such as ROPE, RESAP, and workshops

• Administer Safety Incident Management System and Safety & JT&S SharePoint Sites.

• Independently and proactively prepare for safety committee meetings and those required by leadership and/or resulting from an incident including: 

• Planning 

• Scheduling 

• Agendas 

• Presentations 

• Minutes 

• Conduct safety orientation for new employees

• Provide administrative support to the Safety Culture Systemwide Committee

• Coordinate and develop the annual budget and monthly reforecast for the Safety & JT&S cost centers. Includes performing data analysis and assisting Cost Center Managers in accurately creating budgets, reporting expenses and creating forecasts in addition to the auditing of invoice coding 

• Manage various safety related programs including Hearing conservation, HazCom, Prescription Glasses, AED’s etc.

• Maintain OSHA-required records (training and incidents) and ensure compliance with OSHA timelines, posting requirements, etc.

• Manage travel-related activities for Safety leadership and JT&S Program Managers including: 

• Registering for events 

• Coordinating travel arrangements with Travel Services 

• Completing expense reports 

• Provide safety related data and metrics for various reports and as needed Monitor and coordinate conformance activities such as program/procedure reviews and updates

• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience: Associate degree plus five (5) years progressively responsible experience or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Previous experience in a safety or compliance role preferred.

Skills: Computer literacy and proficient skills in Microsoft Office suite of products and ability to learn and understand company specific computer applications. Excellent organizational and time management skills; verbal, listening and written communication skills; consistent positive interpersonal and customer service skills. Budget preparation experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid Driver’s License. Must obtain certification in OSHA first aid, AED and CPR and maintain same.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally visits remote sites, like the power plants or reporting locations

Other Job Characteristics: Ability to work with a diverse workforce that is spread across a large service territory. Ability to calmly handle health and safety related issues and inquiries. Work independently with minimal oversight. May involve occasional overtime and travel.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

-  Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
-  Life insurance
-  Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
-  Paid Time Off
-  Robust Wellness Program
-  New Flexible Work Program
-  Tuition Reimbursement
-  So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

About Dairyland Power Cooperative

Dairyland is proud of its history as a pioneer in rural electrification. The generation and transmission cooperative formed in 1941, bringing light and power to the homes and farms in “America’s Dairyland.” Specifically serving rural communities and countryside, Dairyland continues to ease work conditions and improve quality of life for residents by delivering a safe, reliable supply of energy in its four-state service territory.

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