Safety Manager

Join Golden Valley Electric Association as the Safety Manager in Fairbanks, Alaska, and lead the development of a strong safety culture that supports employees, members, contractors, and the public across all GVEA facilities.

About Us

GVEA is an electric cooperative that owns and maintains 3,491 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 35 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, Clear Space Force Station, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, which extends from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.

Responsibilities

As the Safety Manager at Golden Valley Electric Association, you will:

• Lead the organization's safety and risk management programs across all GVEA facilities, including Fairbanks, North Pole, Healy, Division offices, and Eva Creek Wind Farm.
• Champion safety as a core value by developing strategic initiatives, policies, procedures, training, and systems that strengthen employee ownership, accountability, and engagement.
• Oversee safety inspections, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, contractor safety, PPE requirements, and key programs such as Workers' Compensation, Respiratory Protection, Silica Management, DOT drug and alcohol testing, Hearing Conservation, SDS Management, and LOTO.
• Maintain required regulatory records, coordinate with agencies such as OSHA and ADEC, and exercise stop-work authority when necessary to protect employees, contractors, members, and the public.
• Supervise and develop Safety Department staff, coach leaders on effective safety practices, manage the department budget, and provide safety reports and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board.
• Shape GVEA's safety culture and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Science, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered).
• Ten years of relevant industrial safety experience.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Experience with safety training, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Valid Alaska driver's license.
• ASP, CSP, CUSP, or OHST certification, or ability to obtain within one year.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan.
• 401(k) match.
• Health Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual Leave.
• Wellness Program (including fitness reimbursements).
• Tuition Reimbursements.

Pay

Competitive starting salary of $142,772 annually, DOE, Grade 15.