Senior Manager Safety

Alliant Energy Corp Serv Inc; United States; On-site; USD 132,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliant Energy is seeking a Senior Manager Safety to lead programs, systems, and culture that protect employees, contractors, and communities. You will champion the Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention strategy and advance Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to improve safety and operational performance.

You will partner with leaders across the organization to identify and mitigate risk, develop strategies, and drive continuous improvement in safety outcomes, while aligning with

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of safety discipline.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and practices.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and initiative in identifying needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for safety programs, systems, and culture.
• Leads design and execution of safety programs to meet objectives.
• Partners with leaders to mitigate risk and improve safety and operational performance.
• Drives continuous improvement and accountability in safety outcomes.

Skills

Auditing

Behavioral Based Safety

Change Management

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE

Incident Management

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related area

Job description

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary

Lead the Culture That Protects Our People and Powers Our Future At Alliant Energy, nothing is more important than the safety of our employees, contractors, and communities. As we continue to invest in grid modernization, infrastructure expansion, and the future of energy, we remain committed to creating a workplace where serious injuries and fatalities are preventable, learning is continuous, and safety is embedded in every decision and every task. As Senior Manager Safety, you will provide strategic leadership for the programs, systems, and culture that support that commitment. You will champion Alliant Energy's Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention strategy and help advance our Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) philosophy, fostering an environment where learning, accountability, and continuous improvement drive safer outcomes and stronger organizational performance. This role extends far beyond regulatory compliance. You will partner with leaders across the organization to identify and mitigate risk, strengthen organizational learning, influence safety culture, and develop strategies that improve both safety and operational performance. Your leadership will help build resilient systems, empower employees to proactively address risk, and reinforce a culture where every employee plays a role in protecting themselves, their coworkers, and the communities we serve. If you are passionate about shaping safety culture, influencing leadership, and driving meaningful change, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on our employees, contractors, customers, and communities while helping advance Alliant Energy's vision for a safer future.

What you will do

Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times. Directs and guides the strategic and tactical activities of the safety function in accordance with objectives of the organization to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements associated with the company, and to ensure operational performance expectations are met. Leads efforts for the design of cost-effective safety programs to advance the company’s strategic objectives. Engages in the development of safety strategies for the company. Designs and implements new approaches, policies, and procedures to influence continuous improvement in business objectives, productivity, and development within the company and safety department. Maintains an outward look to benchmark the organization against peers' and best-in-class practices related to safety solutions. Leads the execution of short- and long-term priorities, goals, and performance standards for safety-related matters, regularly evaluating results against these performance standards to assure achievement of business unit and company objectives. Keeps management informed of performance and recommends actions to improve. Serves as a strategic partner to other business units. Optimizes relationships and uses critical thinking to develop and execute safety strategies that align with business unit and company goals and strategies. Provides staff support to Executive Safety Leadership Team (ESLT) management of corporate safety culture. 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.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related area.

Required Experience

10 years of related experience.

6 years progressively more responsible supervisory experience Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Experience

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and/or Certified Utility Safety Administrator (CUSA)

Other Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Broad knowledge of safety discipline Strong knowledge of safety regulations and practices. Demonstrated critical thinking skills, and the ability to independently take initiative in identifying and anticipating business unit needs and making recommendations for implementation. Demonstrated ability to develop short- and long-term strategic plans and translate those plans into action. Ability to effectively provide consultation to employees and leadership on safety issues. Solid influencing and problem solving skills. Ability to develop trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results. Ability to understand the wider organization and its strategic objectives, as well as the environment and market in which the business operates. Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate multiple projects and work initiatives at one time. Ability to focus on accountability and working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Demonstrated effective leadership skills. Demonstrated financial skills. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skill.

Key Skills

• Auditing
• Behavioral Based Safety
• Change Management
• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Risk Management
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Management
• Incident Management
• Internal Controls
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range: $132,000-$182,000 This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

It’s not just what we do; it's how we do it. Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Visa sponsorship not supported.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email [e-mail].

It’s an exciting time to join Alliant Energy! We focus on creating a culture of belonging. We want everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences and be themselves. This helps us all contribute to solving the energy challenges facing our region. Itstarts at an individual level, with every employee asking, “What makes me unique?” Leaders engage with their teams to ensure they have the tools to be successful in their careers. What you need to reach your goals may be different from what a co-worker needs. Everyone has a fair shot at success. A culture of belonging ensures that everyone contributes their unique perspective.This environment contributes to fresh thinking, innovative solutions andPowering What’s Nextfor our customers. We strive for employee engagement and connection. We want our employees to have the opportunity to bring their whole selves to work.