Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Application due date: November 11, 2026

Location: Elk River, 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:

This position is responsible for coordination of all safety training and record retention in accordance with regulatory requirements, managing safety related equipment distribution and tracking, providing safety team administrative and functional support, and serving as backup support to administrative staff for the portfolio delivery department.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $31.00 - $42.00 + hourly. 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:

• Safety training coordination and documentation management to include administering GRE's learning management system for the transmission safety training registration and documentation system.
• Specialty safety program support to include coordinating the federal department of transportation alcohol and drug testing program for employees with commercial drivers' licenses.
• General administrative support to include providing documentation controls and centralized support to ensure efficient workflow, as well as effective and thorough execution of projects. Performing general administrative duties supporting safety and human performance.

Qualifications:

• Minimum education requirements include a two-year associate degree in safety, occupational health, business management, or equivalent. 4-year bachelor's degree in any of the previously mentioned educational areas is preferred. Relevant, full-time work experience may qualify an applicant for consideration by using the following formula: Four years of relevant, full-time work experience may count for two years of full-time, higher-level education completed.

AND

• A minimum of 1-3 years' experience in safety and training or a related field is required. Past safety experience within a utility environment supporting the transmission area is highly preferred.

Must have developed knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

§ Knowledge of pertinent safety regulations.

§ Ability to research and interpret governing regulatory documents.

§ Knowledge of construction standards, work practices, safety rules, equipment, and OSHA standards that specifically apply to transmission construction, operations and maintenance.

• Exceptional ability to utilize proper business English, grammar and punctuation.
• Proficiency using the Microsoft suite, including Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint. Other computer applications as required.
• Skill in utilizing good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships and establish credibility with business partners.
• Ability to mentor transmission staff, on safety and human performance topics, when appropriate.
• Ability to appropriately maintain confidential information.
• Ability to represent the division/department exercising discretion and sound judgment.

Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by November 11, 2026. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.