Safety Specialist
Safety Specialist
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$ 84939 - 135903
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Job Description
Closes: August 18 2025
Starting Range: $84939 to $126439
Full Range: $84939 to $maximum $156359(Full position breakdown below)
Youll have the opportunity to positively influence safety in the following ways:
Field Engagement & Culture Building
Build trust and identify safety improvements through regular field presence.
Encourage a questioning attitude and open sharing of near misses to foster psychological safety.
Attend safety meetings participate in safety committees and special project teams.
Safety Inspections & Hazard Mitigation
Conduct regular site visits safety observations and facility inspections.
Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions aligned with operational realities.
Incident Response & Customer Experience
Respond to all incidents support assessments and develop corrective actions.
Develop trusted relationship with operations leadership and employees
Support Operations Leadership during OSHA inspections and regulatory engagements.
Training & Coaching
Partner with the Training Department to review and enhance safety-related training.
Coach employees and leaders on safe work practices ergonomics and regulatory compliance.
Program Development & Compliance
Develop and refine safety policies and procedures.
Monitor compliance with OSHA DOSH DOT and other standards.
Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) Integration
Apply HOP principles to incident response and safety program design.
Promote holistic safety across worker public and process domains Ergonomics & Injury Prevention
- Bachelors Degree with 3 years relevant experience with broad exposure to safety regulations ergonomics body mechanics and industrial hygiene. Experience in an electric and gas utility environment preferred.
- CSP GSP CHSP or CUSP certification a plus.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering and supporting safety programs.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to serve and collaborate with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to train and coach on safety and health issues and serve as a trustworthy and dependable team member and safety advisor.
- Experience with Human and Organizational Performance philosophy specifically when it comes to supporting incident assessments.
- An analytical and curious approach to complex issues and problem solving; flexibility and ability to manage multiple deadlines and fast-changing priorities
- Proficient computer skills in Word Excel and Power Point; additional computer skills such as working with EHS software analytics etc. a plus.
Starting Range: $84939 - $110421; Full Range: $84939 - $135903
- Five years relevant experience with broad exposure to safety regulations ergonomics body mechanics and industrial hygiene; experience in an electric and gas utility environment preferred.
- Ability to write policy documents in a concise format for varying audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team (both in office and virtually) with attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Starting Range: $96517 - $126439; Full Range: $96517 - $156359
This position requires an in-person presence to support team and on-site responsibilities
To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employees various levels of knowledge skills and experience.
Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click Submit.
Benefits
At Avista we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical mental and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse engaged and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical dental vision life and disability coverage retirement benefits incentive plans wellness resources time-off programs and much addition to our total rewards program the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation four distinct seasons and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more please visit our benefits website at screening requirements
This position is considered safety sensitive by Avista Corporation for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test (including cannabis) background check and motor vehicle records review.
Avistas Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status age sensory mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification) Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at if you would like assistance.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
