Manager, Safety and Human Performance

Great River Energy; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary

Exceptional benefits and retirement

Continuous engagement and professional development

Job summary

A non-profit electric cooperative in Minnesota is seeking a Manager of Safety & Human Performance to develop safety strategies and programs for the transmission division. This role requires strong leadership and over 10 years of safety industry experience. The position involves compliance oversight with relevant safety regulations, ensuring safety culture and continuous improvement across the organization. Candidates must have a relevant degree and management experience, with a focus on workplace safety and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in safety and/or electric utility industry.
• At least 5 years of management experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee safety programs for the transmission division.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Research best practices for safety implementations.

Skills

Occupational safety knowledge

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, engineering, or business

Graduate degree in occupational safety or related field

Job description

Overview

Manager, Safety & Human Performance (Transmission)

Work environment: Office along with construction jobsite conditions. 30% travel requirement.

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)

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 Manager, Safety & Human Performance is responsible for:

• Developing, directing and leading the transmission-division safety strategy to ensure a strong safety culture for all transmission division employees and contractors.
• Developing, directing and co-leading the company-wide human and operational success program based on the principles of human performance, with focus on maintaining a company learning culture, prevention of undesirable safety- and business-related events, and the implementation of best practices.
• Developing, directing and co-leading the company-wide safety program and strategy to ensure a strong culture in support of GRE’s value of safety.

Total Rewards

A typical starting range for this position is $152,000 - $217,000 + 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

• Developing, directing and overseeing implementation of the transmission division safety strategy and programs aligned with company values to ensure a strong culture of safety.
• Ensuring compliance with safety policies, procedures, laws, OSHA regulations and other applicable regulations.
• Researching and evaluating best practices in industry safety and health issues, rules/regulations and technologies for implementation in the division safety programs.
• Developing, directing and co-leading the company-wide human and operational success program, myExperience, based on the principles of human performance, with the focuses of maintaining a company learning culture and the prevention of undesirable safety- and business-related events.
• Co-leading the enterprise safety council, consisting of the company vice-presidents who have safety-sensitive employees within their organizations and additional cross-divisional team members, which is responsible for company-wide safety vision and strategy.
• Supervises, coaches and provides work direction and recognition to Transmission safety employees to maximize engagement, productivity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Knowledge typically acquired through a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, engineering, business or a closely related field.
• 10+ years’ experience with progressive responsibilities in a safety and/or electric utility industry position.
• At least 5 years of direct supervision/management experience is required.
• A relevant combination of field work experience and education will be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational safety and health, change management, and human performance required.
• A graduate degree in occupational safety, engineering or related field is desirable.
• Certification as both a safety and human performance professional is preferred.
• Certification in behavior-based safety is desirable.
• Knowledge of all appropriate electric utility safety and health regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards, Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, MN AWAIR Act, National Electric Safety Code, National Fire Code, and American National Safety Institute (ANSI) standards.
• Knowledge of safety codes and other standards that apply to the construction and maintenance of transmission lines, substations, HVDC converter stations, and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of Minnesota and North Dakota workers’ compensation programs.
• Skilled in leadership and the ability to effectively promote safety and health programs.
• Knowledge of electric transmission systems, including planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the system, as well as critical sub-components.
• Knowledge of hazard control, and injury prevention strategies related to transmission systems, construction, operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of human performance program development, implementation, and continuous improvement. Knowledge of causal analysis investigation and identification techniques.
• Skilled at effective communications to technical and executive audiences. Skills must include good interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
• Ability to develop and instruct safety/health, and human performance training programs, maintaining records and maintaining compliance within an organization.
• Ability to conduct research, interpret safety policies, procedures and regulations.
• Skill in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution.
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships with both internal and external personnel and establish credibility with business partners.
• Ability to utilize effective listening skills with the ability to interpret and clearly articulate user requirements and team member contributions.
• Ability to utilize good interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface and negotiate with various audiences and across multiple organization lines.

Apply

Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by January 21, 2026. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.