Safety Specialist II

gvea; Alaska; On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension

401(k) match

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Annual Leave

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Golden Valley Electric Association seeks a Safety Specialist II to support on-site safety at the Healy Power Plant and Eva Creek Wind Farm. You will lead inspections, deliver training, and assist with regulatory compliance in a dynamic industrial setting to protect workers and assets.

The role emphasizes hazard identification, incident investigations, emergency readiness, and program development, with opportunities to mentor staff and influence safety culture across operations in interior Alaska.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ADEC, DOT, NFPA, ANSI, and NIOSH regulations and standards.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and safety training.
• Ability to support confined space, respiratory protection, fall protection, and other hazard mitigation programs.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid Alaska driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site safety support at the Healy facility and Eva Creek Wind Farm.
• Conduct inspections and incident investigations.
• Deliver safety training and coach employees, contractors, and leadership.
• Support OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, NIOSH, EPA, ADEC, and DOT regulatory compliance.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and risk mitigation.
• Oversee contractor safety and PPE management.
• Contribute to safety program development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Equivalent industrial safety experience may be considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Join Golden Valley Electric Association as a Safety Specialist II in Healy, Alaska, and play a critical role in supporting safe and reliable operations at the Healy Power Plant and Eva Creek Wind Farm. In this role, you will help foster a strong culture of safety by supporting employees, contractors, and leadership through training, inspections, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance initiatives in a dynamic industrial environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced safety professional to make a direct impact on workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and risk mitigation while supporting critical energy infrastructure across Interior Alaska. With a competitive salary of $99,102 annually, DOE, Grade 12, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on operational excellence and employee wellbeing.

You will have access to excellent benefits, including a defined pension, 401(k) match, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Annual Leave, Wellness Program (including fitness reimbursements), and Tuition Reimbursements. Join a forward-thinking organization where your work directly impacts the communities we serve.

A little about us

GVEA is an electric cooperative which owns and maintains 3,491 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 35 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, Clear Space Force Station, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all of the electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, extending from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.

YOUR ROLE AS A SAFETY SPECIALIST II

As a Safety Specialist II at Golden Valley Electric Association, you will play a critical role in supporting safe operations at the Healy Power Plant and Eva Creek Wind Farm. In this role, you will provide on-site safety support, conduct inspections, deliver training, and assist employees, contractors, and leadership with maintaining compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

You will help identify and mitigate workplace hazards, support emergency response planning, conduct incident investigations, and assist with the development and implementation of safety programs, procedures, and training initiatives. Responsibilities also include supporting respiratory protection programs, confined space and LOTO compliance, PPE management, contractor safety oversight, and regulatory reporting.

Additionally, you will collaborate with plant leadership to promote a strong culture of safety, provide guidance on regulatory requirements, and support continuous improvement efforts related to workplace health, safety, and risk mitigation. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic industrial environment while making a direct impact on employee safety and operational excellence.

What you need to be successful

To succeed as a Safety Specialist II at Golden Valley Electric Association, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field. Significant safety-specific experience in an industrial environment may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, NIOSH, EPA, ADEC, and DOT regulations, along with experience supporting safety programs in industrial or power plant environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and respond effectively in high-pressure situations.

Candidates should also have experience conducting safety training, incident investigations, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities. A strong commitment to workplace safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement is essential for success in this role.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field; equivalent industrial safety experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum eight years of relevant experience in an industrial work environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ADEC, DOT, NFPA, ANSI, and NIOSH regulations and standards
• Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and safety training
• Ability to support confined space, respiratory protection, fall protection, and other hazard mitigation programs
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems
• Valid Alaska driver's license required