Safety and Regulatory Compliance Coordinator

Northeastern Rural Electric Membership Corporation

  • Columbia City, IN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
SAFETY & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE COORDINATORPOSITION SUMMARYThe Safety and Regulatory Compliance Coordinator is responsible for implementing, coordinating, and improving the regulatory compliance program for Northeastern REMC. This position ensures adherence to federal, state, and local safety regulations—particularly OSHA standards—and oversees all related documentation, training, and reporting.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCERequired:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Program Management, or a related field. Equivalent education/experience may be considered.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • 3-5 years of safety and regulatory compliance experience, preferably in the utility or electric cooperative industry.
  • Certified Safety Professional within 3 years.
KNOWLEDGE
  • Expert in National Electric Safety Code. Adheres to the safety rules stated in the Northeastern REMC Safety Manual.
  • Familiarity with OSHA, SPCC, HazCom, DOT, MUTCD, EPA, and other applicable industry safety compliance standards.
  • Demonstrate general knowledge of electric distribution operations, policies, products, and services.
  • Strong knowledge of workplace safety practices and utility hazards.
SKILLS
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to effectively train and influence employees at all levels.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail in record keeping and reporting.
  • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines independently.
  • Interact professionally with all organizations associated with the NREMC.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Other reasonably related job duties may be assigned
  • Improve and maintain a safety program for employees.
  • Maintain safety compliance program records.
  • Maintains knowledge of OSHA regulations and implements compliance program.
  • Fulfill requirements of NRECA Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program.
  • Prepare and submit required reports to internal leadership and external agencies.
  • Conduct regular site inspections, jobsite audits, and facility walk-throughs.
  • Develop, coordinate, and conduct regular training and safety committee meetings.
  • Lead, review, and document investigations of accidents, near misses, and property damage incidents. Prepare root cause analyses and corrective action plans.
  • Perform regular safety audits, inspections, and job-site observations to identify risks and hazards. Recommend corrective actions and verify resolution.
  • Oversee insulated tools, grounds, and PPE testing program. Continually keep all equipment and PPE compliant for current and future regulations and/or laws.
  • Develop and present electricity safety programs that spread awareness of potential dangers, use, and theory of electricity.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsMust be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity and precise overall motor skills are needed. Exposure to outdoor environments, including inclement weather conditions such as heat, humidity, rain, and cold.WORK ENVIRONMENTFull-time hours that occur regularly in business operating hours of Monday- Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, and occasionally after normal business hours. Primarily work inside the office; however, there is some outside work. Can travel to meetings, including overnight, outside of NREMC service area.This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned to fulfill the objectives of the cooperative.NREMC reserves the right to revise or change the description and specifications as the need arises.This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Northeastern Rural Electric Membership Corporation