The Safety Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the Manager of Safety by carrying out a wide range of administrative and field tasks, as well as providing technical project assistance when needed. This position requires adaptability and responsiveness to guidance from team leaders across the organization. The Safety Coordinator is expected to foster positive working relationships within and between departments while always upholding strict confidentiality. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Provides efficient, accurate, high-level technical administrative support to the WRVEC Safety program. Proactively seeks guidance when necessary.  
• Responsible for document retention, maintaining extensive recordkeeping including electronic files and documentation.
• Gathers and analyzes reports and data provided by others to produce summarized, presentable reports for management review for the development of improvement of policies, processes, and programs relating to safety.  
• Upholds the highest standards of confidentiality with respect to customer expansions or acquisitions, personnel matters, and any issues designated as confidential within the scope of corporate operations and planning.
• Conducts inspections of job sites, facilities, and vehicles. Prepares detailed evaluations based on observations from job sites, facility, and vehicle inspections.
• Assists the Manager of Safety with maintaining accurate safety logs, training records and certification renewals ensuring up-to-date compliance.
• Coordinates meetings and communications, schedules and supports meetings, and transcribes correspondence and reports for management.
• Reviews safety-related procedures and operations and offers recommendations to enhance safety efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensuring records are kept current including SDS, compliance certificates, Emergency Response Plans, disaster and contingency plans, workplace posters, etc.
• Assist with maintaining driver qualification records for each employee. Orders and monitors motor vehicle records for all employees on annual basis.
• Schedules and coordinates all safety onboarding and training for new employees in coordination with the HR department.  
• Gathers and delivers information and details for monthly Board reports. Also drafts reports (as requested) with self-directed research including the formulation and identification of trends.
• Works with leadership on budget, creates order requisitions and purchase orders.
• Serves as the point of contact when the Manager of Safety is out of the office. Provides back-up functions as needed or assigned.
• Creates and maintains required files in accordance with established administrative procedures, always ensuring proper organization.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and fosters a spirit of cooperation in the workplace.
• Assist with White River security and fire systems at all locations.  
• Help maintain CDL driver records required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.  
• Conducts themselves in a manner that reflects well on WRVEC and contributes to harmonious relations with members and the general public.
• Respectfully takes direction from management. Refers any situations outside their scope of service to the Manager of Safety for direction.?
• Other duties as required or assigned.

External Relationships: 

• Contractors/Vendors: The Safety Coordinator establishes and maintains professional relationships with contractors and vendors to ensure that project requirements, schedules, and safety protocols are consistently upheld. In this role, the coordinator serves as the primary contact for organizing logistics, overseeing compliance, and managing documentation associated with services provided by external partners.
• Local Authorities: Coordinates with the Manager of Safety and local officials to ensure compliance, obtain permits, and support Cooperative needs.
• Members and Property Owners: Works jointly with the Manager of Safety to act as a contact point, addressing any questions or concerns, collecting relevant information, and making sure that all communications to cooperative members and property owners are clear and easily understood.
• Statewide Organizations: Collaborates with relevant statewide associations or agencies to stay informed on industry best practices, legislative changes, and safety standards. Represents the Cooperative’s interests and participates in partnerships or initiatives as needed.
• Outside External Relationships: Engages with additional external stakeholders—such as vendors, regulatory agencies, or neighboring utilities—to support organizational goals, share critical information, and foster positive working relationships that benefit the Cooperative and its members. 

Position Requirements:  

Education:  

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Ideally, candidates will have a four-year college degree, but an associate’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma with five or more years of work experience, is also acceptable. Additional technical or vocational training in electrical systems, line work, or related fields is preferred.

Qualifications and Certification: 

• Previous experience performing duties similar to those outlined above is strongly preferred.
• Journeyman Line Worker certification or equivalent knowledge is highly desirable.
• Willingness to obtain Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) accreditation.
• Must be willing and able to become a certified instructor in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
• Ability to perform all essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of self or others.

Required Licenses:

• Must possess a current state driver’s license and have and maintain an insurable driving record.  

Working Environment:  

• Work is varied and a person in this position has sufficient time to complete most tasks without a feeling of pressure.  There are frequent opportunities to relax from any physical exertion or to change position in work activities.
• Physical Effort and Dexterity: Frequent physical activity, to include walking, stooping, bending and frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.  Occasional climbing, kneeling, reaching, stooping, crawling, pushing, and working in awkward positions and enclosed spaces. Must be able to traverse uneven terrain on foot and navigate fences, hills, and steep terrain.  
• Machines, Tools, Equipment required to be operated: Various tools including but not limited to Measuring wheel, Extendo stick, Vehicle, Camera, Computer, and accessories.  
• Visual Acuity, Hearing, and Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately for work and safety compliance in the work environment. Visual color discrimination is required to differentiate wire and part colors.
• Environment/Working Conditions: Work can take place inside or in the outdoor environment. This position will require travel throughout the service area. Work regularly scheduled Monday-Friday, although weekends and after hours may be required to meet deadlines or address safety problems. 

Note: This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and/or responsibilities at any time. 

About White River Valley Electric Cooperative

The White River Valley Electric Cooperative's headquarters are in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, just outside the city limits of Branson, Missouri. Our origins trace back to 1935 when the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) was created to bring comforts to rural Americans – like electric lights to extend the day. While the White River Valley Electric Cooperative of today continues to invest in its electrical infrastructure to ensure the same comforts to our rural communities, we are also investing in the future of our communities in which we serve by bringing broadband to all our members. White River Connect, LLC was formed to build a world-class fiber network that will transform our rural communities just as our Cooperative's founders did with electricity 85 years ago.

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