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Great River Energy Safety Administrator in Elk River, Minnesota
Safety Administrator Application due date: May 1, 2026 Work Location: Elk River, Minnesota OR another Great River Energy (GRE) facility could be considered as a home work location. Please note: Extensive field time is expected to require at least 50% travel. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available. We are the people we power. As Minnesota s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams. Summary: The Safety Administrator is responsible for developing and administering safety, occupational health, and industrial hygiene programs and policies in conjunction with the transmission division and corporate safety programs to support a safe work environment and strong culture of safety and learning. Total Rewards: A typical starting range for this position is $105,000 - $144,000 + annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness. Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop and implement safety programs that support a safe work environment and a strong safety culture based on the primary hazards related to employee work tasks, the principles of whole-person safety, and a continuous learning culture. Participation on the company human performance team to promote a learning culture. Conduct human performance event learning reviews related to both employee injuries and operational events based on the principles of human performance improvement to uncover causes and implement actions to prevent future occurrence. Participate regularly in transmission jobsite visits to promote learning for employees and from employees. Promote submissions for good catches using the human performance program and current safety structure. Share information with employees about safety programs, best practices, and expectations if unsafe or suboptimal conditions or practices are observed. Act and resolve safety concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.