LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!
Chelan County PUD is located in the geographical center of Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers. A public power leader, the complex and progressive nature of PUD operations offer a unique mix of challenges and opportunities.
We rely on the mighty Columbia River for much of our hydropower generation and we're proud to take a leadership role in environmental stewardship as related to this great river system. Each year we dedicate millions of dollars and thousands of work hours to protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plant ecosystems. As part of hydropower operations, we've also built 14 parks that serve more than 3 million visitors each year.
Rated by National Geographic as one of the top 10 mountain towns in the U.S., and by Sunset Magazine as one of the top 20 Western DREAM TOWNS, Wenatchee is a recreational paradise with an abundance of adventure. The natural beauty of the Wenatchee Valley provides a vivid backdrop to its thriving economy, where the quality of life is high and the climate is moderate with four distinct seasons, including more than 200 days of sunshine!
We are a small town to some and big city to others. We invest in our children and believe that education is the key to our future success.
We live a life of abundant choices and enjoy water sports on the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers, hiking, biking, rock climbing and unlimited golfing. Downhill and cross-country skiing are just minutes away. The area is also known for producing quality wines.
Consider Chelan PUD as a career choice today! The community is waiting for you.
PLEASE NOTE
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume detailing interest in the community, position and related experience, including compliance knowledge and experience with OSHA, DOSH and WAC codes. To expedite the process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF or WORD document and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
Incomplete materials will not be considered.
SALARY RANGE
In addition to a competitive salary range of $75,280 - $94,100 (based on qualifications, skills and abilities), Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), short and long-term disability, Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System, Deferred Compensation (with company matching funds up to 5%), 11 holidays and initial personal leave accrual at 21 days per year. Exceptional candidates may be considered for placement above the competitive salary range, depending on qualifications and experience.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
JOB POSTING
Are you passionate about leading a proactive safety culture of continuous learning and world-class compliance? Are you an advocate that can work at all levels of the organization in leading others to own and improve their own safety practices? Do you love working out in the field with crews, partnering with employees to coach and model best practices that support their work? And do you want to be part of building one of the best utility safety programs on the West Coast? If yes, consider joining our team!
Our safety team’s mission is to continually build the capability and capacity of our employees to safely deliver the quality services our customer-owners enjoy every day. We’re looking for a critical thinker, a collaborative team player and a natural teacher. As a Safety and Health Coordinator, you’ll be an important part of building the next generation of transformational safety leadership and compliance.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Essential functions are those activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position.
# % of Time Job Functions
1. EF 50% Audits and Improvements: Provide field leadership presence with employees and supervisors to support and advance Human Performance Improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives and to audit regulatory/safety compliance, conduct on-the-job health and safety inspections and site audits to evaluate safe work practices and techniques. Collect, analyze, and communicate safety and incident trends, performance, and ideas for improvement. Conduct timely incident analysis investigations in response to safety concerns, close calls, property damage and industrial injuries and illnesses. Research, develop and recommend solutions and track resolution. Assist in the facilitation of the Fitness for Duty program. Review and evaluate confined space locations, conduct sound level surveys yearly, evaluate work locations for proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage.
2. EF 30% Provide continuous learning opportunities: Champion proactive advancement of Human Performance Improvement, Operational Excellence, Safety Training, Incident Analysis and Supervisor Safety Audit programs to ensure their success and relevance. Engage with employees to deliver programs and training that create awareness, motivation and accountability for safe work behaviors and provides strategies and tools to employees to develop and maintain a learning culture that produces a safe working environment. Coach business unit leaders and employees on proactive formal communication around safety and performance. Coordinate, schedule, and/or instruct safety-training including course curriculum and materials. Oversee the tracking and reporting of employee safety training records.
3. EF 20% Promote and ensure compliance. Develop and implement the District's safety policies, standards, guidelines and procedures, supporting compliance with all rules and regulations of the various governmental agencies. Research and provide support in the interpretation of federal, state, and local safety regulations including OSHA/DOSH requirements. Regularly lead Safety Committee and Unit Safety meetings and attend Centralized Safety, Staff, and Department meetings. Assist in the development of abatement strategies for hazardous material abatement projects and coordinate with District's Environmental Coordinator to ensure hazardous disposal requirements are met. Review and develop safety and health documents such as Job Safety Analysis, Hot Work Permits, Confined Space Permits, etc.
4. EF Ongoing Be an effective contributor in a predominately team environment supporting department goals and objectives.
5. EF Ongoing Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
6. EF Ongoing Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Post-Secondary Education:
Bachelor's degree (B. S., B. A.) in Safety or a related field from a four year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
Typically requires a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in commercial, industrial or field safety. Experience in the utility industry (electric, water, and/or telecom) is preferred. Individuals with safety certifications are also preferred.
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene, safety and health
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations including OSHA, DOSH and WAC codes
• Advanced knowledge of standard safety reporting per OSHA, DOSH and WAC codes
• Knowledge of Human Performance Improvement and Operational Excellence
• Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
Skills:
• Requires strong presentation skills, training aptitude and the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong teamwork and team building skills
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
• Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Abilities:
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate rules and regulations
• Requires ability to work well under tight schedules and in emergency situations
• Requires the ability to work well in a team environment
• Requires the ability to anticipate needs of work groups, employees and management
• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Language Skills:
Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Computers & Equipment: A fully skilled incumbent will have the ability to utilize the following software, hardware, or equipment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of PeopleSoft Time Entry/HRIS; Microsoft Excel; Maximo Order Processing; General Office Equipment and FileNet. The incumbent will be required to demonstrate understanding in the safe operation of a wide variety of equipment in an industrial environment. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or twist torso; pull, push, or exert force; engage in repetitive motion using the hands or arms and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds above shoulder height unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; confined spaces; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level is usually loud.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or other protected classifications as defined by law.
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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)