What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety & Compliance Specialist position at Great Lakes Energy?
Safety & Compliance Specialist
Great Lakes Energy is looking for a Safety & Compliance Specialist to join our team in Newaygo or Boyne City. You'll help to ensure workplace safety by maintaining records, coordinating training, inspecting facilities, and upholding compliance. If you're organized and safety-focused, we want you!
Who We Are
For over 85 years, Great Lakes Energy has powered rural communities across 26 counties in western and northern Michigan. As the third-largest Michigan-based electric utility and the state's largest member-owned power company, we serve over 128,000 meters with pride. Beyond delivering reliable electricity, we are leaders in advanced fiber technology through Truestream, our communication solutions subsidiary.
At Great Lakes Energy, we prioritize enriching the lives of our community members and employees. With over 300 team members, we're more than just colleagues-we're a close-knit family, united by a shared vision of growth, innovation, and community service.
A Day in the Life of a Safety & Compliance Specialist at GLE
Your days are all about keeping safety and compliance on track. You're the go-to person for maintaining records, filing reports, and staying on top of industry regulations like OSHA/MIOSHA, DOT/M-DOT, EPA, and EGLE. Whether it's organizing certifications, managing training schedules, or preparing professional reports, you keep everything running smoothly.
You'll spend time planning and coordinating a variety of safety trainings, such as CPR, Hurtman Rescue, boom truck and forklift operations, ensuring everyone stays certified and prepared. You utilize various tools to create presentations and streamline processes, keeping the team informed and aligned. Your role also involves inspecting facilities for safety hazards, managing PPE and uniforms, and supporting safety manual updates. You'll help with emergency planning and ensure compliance across the board. Every day, your work directly impacts the safety and success of the team.
Who You Are
You're organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about workplace safety. A natural multitasker, you excel at coordinating training, managing records, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Confident with technology, you're skilled at using databases, spreadsheets, and creating professional presentations. You understand industry regulations and have experience with OSHA and DOT record-keeping.
With an Associate's Degree and at least two years in a utility or safety role-or equivalent experience-you bring hands-on knowledge of safety programs, PPE management, and operator evaluations. Ready to step in and make a difference, you're committed to keeping the workplace safe and compliant every day.
What's in It for You?
You are valuable to us, and our benefits are here to show it. That's why we put employees first-your health, your family, and your development. We have a number of benefits, both traditional and progressive, to support you and your family through life's various stages. Here's just a taste of what we have to offer:
- The Essentials - We cover the cost of comprehensive health insurance. You'll be hard-pressed to find better for you and your family...seriously!
- Time to Spend- Generous paid time off (PTO) puts you in the driver's seat, letting you decide how to make the most of your time away from work.
- Better Health Through Better Living- Healthy employees are happy employees. Our diverse wellness program supports your physical, financial, and mental well-being.
- When Life Hands You Lemons - We know life doesn't always go as planned. That's why we offer life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance-fully paid by GLE to provide peace of mind when the unexpected happens.
- More Time with Your Baby-New parents get time off to bond with their new bundle of joy. Parental leave benefits provide two weeks of family-friendly paid leave for moms and dads to bond and care for their growing families. Growing your family through adoption? You're awesome! We may be able to help you with related expenses up to $2,000.
- Never Stop Learning - We hire talented people for a reason, and we want you to stick around. That's why we invest in your training and development. Whether it's advancing your education, learning new skills, or job shadowing another role, we're here to support your career growth.
- Riding Off Into the Sunset- Your future is important to us, and we've got the numbers to back it up. We offer two retirement savings plans for eligible employees-a traditional pension and a 401(k) option. Our participation rates are through the roof!
How To Apply
We know your time is valuable and that's why our application is short. Grab your resume and answer a few short questions at the link below.
Great Lakes Energy is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Salary : $68,396 - $85,495
