Safety Specialist II

About the role

Join our team as a trusted safety resource and help create an environment where employees can do their best work safely. In this role, you’ll partner with employees and leaders across the organization to identify and manage workplace risks, strengthen safe work practices, and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements. You’ll apply your safety expertise in both the field and the office, developing programs, evaluating work practices, conducting audits, and helping teams turn regulatory requirements into practical solutions. Just as importantly, you’ll build relationships and influence positive safety practices that contribute to a strong, proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and administer occupational safety and health programs, procedures, and safe work practices, serving as a knowledgeable resource to employees and leaders across the organization.
• Interpret and apply safety regulations, standards, and company policies, supporting compliance, OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping, and required regulatory reporting.
• Partner with employees and leaders to identify hazards and assess risk, conduct facility and worksite audits and job safety analyses, and develop practical corrective actions, safe work procedures, and hazard controls.
• Promote a strong, collaborative safety culture by developing and delivering safety communications, educational materials, and resources that help employees understand, apply and actively participate in workplace safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial safety, industrial hygiene, or related discipline OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering PLUS a qualified professional safety designation, such as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Four years or more directly related occupational safety and health experience.
• An advanced graduate degree in industrial safety, industrial hygiene, or a related discipline may substitute for up to one year of required experience.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain it.

Qualifications

• Hold a professional safety certification, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Professional (GSP), or another relevant credential.
• Strong knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations, standards, hazard recognition, and risk-control principles.
• Experience translating regulatory and technical requirements into practical, effective safety solutions for employees and operations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees and leaders across the organization.

What success looks like

You’ll make an impact by building trusted relationships and helping employees and leaders turn safety expectations into everyday practices. Your ability to understand the work, identify risks, and develop practical solutions will help strengthen compliance, prevent incidents, and foster shared ownership of safety across the organization.

About us

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.

Pay

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, and experience.

Benefits

• Incentive Program
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Community Engagement

Schedule

In Person reporting to Duluth, MN with flexible schedule opportunity.