Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

Spurlock Power Generation Plant | Maysville, KY

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving meaningful change? We're looking for a Safety Specialist to play a critical role in advancing safety and occupational health programs at Spurlock Station, our largest power generation facility. This is a highly visible opportunity to partner directly with plant leadership and corporate safety teams to protect employees, ensure compliance, and strengthen a proactive safety culture across the site.

As one of two on-site Safety Specialists, you'll be a trusted resource and hands-on leader-owning safety initiatives from the ground up and making a real impact every day.

What You'll Do

• Champion a strong, proactive safety culture by identifying emerging safety and occupational health risks and implementing preventative solutions.
• Partner closely with plant leadership, Corporate Safety, and Safety Process Improvement teams to execute site-wide safety initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with local regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with OSHA and industry standards.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and hazard analyses; document findings and recommend corrective actions and best practices.
• Lead and support incident investigations, injury reporting, and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze safety records, reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Review, update, and help author safety policies, procedures, and programs-ensuring clear communication and adoption across the plant.
• Oversee safety-related programs including medical surveillance, hearing conservation, asbestos abatement, and air monitoring.
• Conduct plant and field visits to assess machinery, housekeeping, work practices, and environmental conditions (air quality, noise, heat).
• Recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, and appropriate PPE to mitigate hazards.
• Develop and deliver engaging safety training for employees and leadership at all levels.
• Respond to on-site emergencies and coordinate rescue or abatement activities as necessary.
• Support external organizations through safety presentations, workshops, and training initiatives when needed.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a Safety Specialist or Safety Manager.
• Associate degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety-related documentation and reporting.
• Ability to read, write, and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Medically certified to wear respiratory protection, including dust masks, half masks, PAPR, and SCBA.
• Experience developing and administering training programs, safety policies, and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting to large groups, leadership teams, and external stakeholders.
• Independent problem-solver with the ability to take action and drive improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications such as CSP, CPR & First Aid, EMT, CLCP, or HAZWOPER.
• Experience in electrical utility or power generation plant safety.
• Familiarity with OSHA 1910.269 and electric utility industry safety standards.

Work Environment & Why This Role Stands Out

• Located at the Spurlock Power Generation Plant in Maysville, KY-the organization's largest power generation site.
• One of two on-site Safety Specialists, offering autonomy, visibility, and influence.
• Strong collaboration with plant management, Corporate Safety, and the Site Safety Council.
• Exposure to in-house engineering projects, providing a unique utilities-focused safety perspective.
• On-call responsibilities with the flexibility to support operations during weekends, holidays, or after-hours as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Maysville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85300.00 - $128669.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maysville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

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