Full-time; non-exempt; benefit eligible

• Join an electric distribution cooperative that is member driven and community focused
• Working primarily at our Operations Center and Headquarters facility in Melrose, MN. Occasional work in our Branch Office facility in St. Joseph and in our service territory.
• This position supports and advances the Cooperative’s safety, loss prevention, compliance, emergency preparedness, and business continuity efforts.
• Starting wage can range from $38.75 - $51.70 per hour with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans upon eligibility.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate safety training, meetings, and new employee safety orientation
• Maintain safety, compliance, training records and documentation
• Support inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up
• Help administer workers’ compensation, insurance, and loss prevention processes
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and business continuity activities
• Partner with leaders and employees across departments to promote safe work practices
• Assist with community safety education and internal safety communication efforts

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you are interested in helping build and maintain a strong safety culture while supporting both Human Resources and Operations, we encourage you to apply.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate degree in safety, business, human resources, occupational health, or a related field preferred. Relevant safety, operations, utility, or administrative experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Experience in workplace safety coordination, compliance, claims support, training, human resources, operations support, utility operations, or a related field.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and recordkeeping requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business systems.

About Stearns Electric Association

Stearns Electric Association is a Central Minnesota electrical distribution cooperative serving about 29,000 member consumers across six counties.

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