Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Platte River Power Authority is a not-for-profit, community-owned public power utility that generates and delivers safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, Colorado, for delivery to their utility customers. At Platte River, we share a sense of purpose and pride in the value we add to our communities, our region and the energy industry.

We rely on our staff to sustain our leadership role in the region and to help us work toward our goal to achieve a 100% noncarbon energy mix. To accomplish this, we offer competitive pay and benefits, state-of-the-art workplaces at both headquarters and the Rawhide Energy Station, and the following unique benefits: Onsite, fully equipped gym facilities Fleet cars for use by staff for local business travel Employee rewards, health and financial wellness programs Volunteer days and opportunities to participate in community events Culture of respect, commitment and camaraderie If you’re searching for a collaborative working environment within a mid-sized organization that values innovative ideas, diverse perspectives and provides opportunities to make a difference, consider joining the Platte River team.

Job summary

The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist conducts surveys and inspections of all occupational environments to recognize, control and eliminate occupational safety and health hazards. This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid scheduling. The position is aligned with and primarily supports operations at Rawhide Energy Station in Wellington, Colorado.

Work may be performed at either Rawhide or Platte River's Fort Collins headquarters based on organizational needs and the nature of assigned responsibilities.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Models the mission, vision, values, and culture of the organization Assists in administration, maintenance, and review of safety policies created following OSHA, NIOSH, and ANSI standards Identifies, analyzes, and aids in mitigation of job specific hazards and conditions that may cause life loss, illness, injury or property damage Supports strategies that build awareness and enthusiasm around the importance of a safe work culture Maintains designation as a “competent person” for fall protection, and 70E non-qualified electrical worker May coordinate employee respirator fit testing and audiograms at Rawhide Conducts, coordinates, or facilitates division and site wide department safety meetings Follows up injuries with an accident investigation to identify root cause and develop processes to mitigate risk for future injuries Identifies, evaluates, and purchases safety equipment Calibrates and provides for the use of special field equipment, evaluates or coordinates noise monitoring, noise abatement and assists in the elimination or control of hazardous conditions Leads or assists with workers’ compensation process in the event of an injury Coordinates, schedules, or performs required inspections, maintenance, and testing of various safety equipment and systems.

Submits work orders for timely correction of safety or operational issues Facilitates safety discussions with employees Evaluates and coordinates ergonomic issues with employees Participate as a member on employee or organizational committees and project teams as needed May serve within the Emergency Response Team May assist with support for various outage needs May assist with coordination and scheduling of inspections, maintenance, and testing of safety equipment and systems Performs other duties as assigned Other functions Thorough knowledge and application of OSHA general industry, NIOSH, and ANSI standards Ability to enter confined and/or restricted spaces, wear personal protective equipment, and climb ladder and stairs to upper elevations Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong time management skills Ability to work with little or no supervision Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization Well versed in the delivery of internal customer service and relationship management Knowledge, skills, and abilities Requirements : Thorough knowledge and application of OSHA general industry, NIOSH, and ANSI standards Ability to enter confined and/or restricted spaces, wear personal protective equipment, and climb ladder and stairs to upper elevations Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong time management skills Ability to work with little or no supervision Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization Well versed in the delivery of internal customer service and relationship management Qualifications Required education and licenses Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience Current valid driver’s license and ability to remain insurable under the vehicle liability policy and be subject to random drug screening under DOT requirements as a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver Fall protection competent person certification and NFPA 70E non-qualified electrical worker certification within two years of hire date Current certification, or ability to obtain certification as an Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) as necessary Current certification, or ability to obtain spirometry technician certification through a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved course as necessary DOT Requirements: Required non-DOT pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screening as a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver Required work experience Three years occupational safety experience Preferred work experience and/or education Certification and maintenance of skills in Safety & Health (OHST, ASP, CSP or CUSP) Ability to maintain or obtain a certified safety professional certification within one year of meeting eligibility requirements Ability to maintain or obtain state certification as Emergency Medical Technician Obtain certification in basic life support (CPR, first aid) Knowledge of Microsoft suite Well versed in office and work site ergonomics (CEAS, CIE, CAE, CAsE) Physical Demands Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions.

Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools. Hazards Occasional hazards that are predictable or well protected against Work Environment Regular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements Pay Salaries are paid bi-weekly and are annualized below for reference.

Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include special skills, years of experience, education, and certifications. Full range: $90,719 to $127,050 Hiring range: $90,719 to $108,884 Platte River Power Authority offers employees an outstanding benefits package.

Benefits

offered for this position may include the following: Health insurance options including a PPO and high deductible health savings account with prescription drug coverage Telemedicine Benefit advocacy Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible spending plan Basic life insurance Basic accidental death and disability Dependent life and supplemental life insurance options (voluntary) Accidental death and disability insurance (voluntary) Long-term disability insurance Retirement plans 401a defined contribution plan 457b deferred compensation plan Paid holidays (12 annually) Paid time off: personal and sick leave Wellness program In-house training opportunities Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program For additional information, please see our website careers page at: https://www.

prpa.org/careers/benefits/ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Platte River endeavors to make our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call us at 970-229-5323 or email recruiting@prpa.

org. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Platte River cannot provide employment to applicants who will require sponsorship now or in the future (i.e. H1B visa, OPT status). Recruitment notice: Platte River Power Authority does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based placement services.

No agency emails, calls, or solicitations to staff are accepted without a valid agreement. Any unsolicited resume submitted to staff will be considered property of Platte River Power Authority and with no obligation to pay any referral fees.