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Senior Safety Specialist

Senior Safety Specialist

CompanyAlliant Energy
LocationMadison, WI, USA, Rockford, IL, USA, Mason City, IA, USA, Fond du Lac, WI, USA, Ames, IA, USA, Ottumwa, IA, USA, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Salary$83000 – $114000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree Emphasis in safety, industrial hygiene, physical or natural sciences, or related area Preferred
  • 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts corporate and energy operations business units’ activities related to hazard identification, including the identification of conditions, methods, or processes having the potential to cause damage or injury to people or property.
  • Performs typical tasks such as visual inspections, review of documentation, interviews or inquiries, literature searches, application of hazard analysis methods, and/or system safety analysis.
  • Organizes and conducts hazard evaluations and compares the existing hazard levels to standards; hazard evaluations may include the safety testing of equipment or processes and making computations to establish the level of hazard or risk.
  • Conducts investigations regarding complaints, claimed or real exposures, review of accidents, incidents, injuries and illnesses, and the review of related standards. Reviews safety practices and work processes to identify the best and safest ways to do this work utilizing direct controls to prevent significant injuries and fatalities.
  • Actively interacts and provides guidance to local safety leadership teams implementing measures to reduce injuries.
  • Develops safety communications using audio, audiovisual, printed material, and other communication media. Assists in the selection and preparation of safety-related information to assist various audiences in accepting, understanding, and applying knowledge to their respective activities, duties, and responsibilities.
  • Tracks actual safety performance of activities and provides periodic updates. Prepares safety performance metrics and budget forecasts, including OSHA recordkeeping activities.
  • Performs Industrial Hygiene monitoring and evaluates environmental exposure to workplace hazards, including indoor air quality, chemical management and inventory, heat illness prevention, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, bloodborne pathogens, asbestos and lead.
  • Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in safety, industrial hygiene, emergency management, safety management, or compliance planning.
  • Experience with incident investigations utilizing a learning team model.