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Safety Specialist II
$77,000 - $96,000 | Reporting In Person to Duluth, MN

Lead the charge in occupational health and safety by implementing programs, interpreting regulations, and guiding corrective action. With strong analytical skills and a commitment to compliance, this role conducts audits, prepares OSHA reports, and develops safe work procedures that protect employees and operations. A key voice in ongoing safety meetings and training efforts.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelors degree in industrial safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent required
• Four years or more directly related work experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to project sites as travel may be required up to 20%
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain productive internal and external working relationships.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match, and/or aptitude.

What you'll do:

• Under direction, develop, implement, and administer safety and occupational health programs and work procedures.
• Foster positive relationships and culture for preventing injuries.
• Possess and apply a broad knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, practices and procedures.
• Interpret and assure compliance with safety regulations and policies.
• Prepare and distribute educational materials and information.
• Compile and submit required OSHA accident reports.
• Plan and conduct facility audits and recommend actions for the correction of hazardous situations for compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Conduct job safety analyses to develop safe work procedures schedules.
• Participate in periodic safety meetings.

ALLETE is a values driven energy company advancing a sustainable future through its nationwide family of clean energy businesses and regulated utilities, all grounded in a culture of integrity, safety, people, and the planet. Across the organization, teams contribute to meaningful work that supports reliable energy, innovative infrastructure, and a long term commitment to sustainability in action.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $77,000 - $96,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including an Incentive Program, Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and more.
This applicant pool may be used to fill additional openings within 90/120 days of the posting close date.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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