Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Platte River Power Authority•Wellington, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist conducts surveys and inspections of occupational environments to recognize, control, and eliminate safety and health hazards. The role primarily supports operations at Rawhide Energy Station in Wellington, Colorado, and is not eligible for remote or hybrid scheduling. Work may take place at Rawhide or Platte River’s Fort Collins headquarters, depending on organizational needs and assigned responsibilities. The specialist supports safety policies and practices aligned with OSHA, NIOSH, and ANSI standards; identifies and helps mitigate job-specific hazards; and promotes awareness of a safe work culture. The role may include coordinating employee respirator fit testing and audiograms, conducting safety meetings and discussions, investigating injuries, supporting workers’ compensation processes, and evaluating or obtaining safety equipment. The specialist also coordinates inspections, maintenance, and testing of safety equipment and systems, and may serve on the Emergency Response Team or assist with outage needs. The position requires the ability to enter confined or restricted spaces, wear personal protective equipment, and climb ladders and stairs to upper elevations. Physical demands include moderate to considerable effort, working from ladders in awkward positions, and frequently handling light or medium-weight objects (including 25–50 pounds) and medium-weight tools. The work environment includes regular exposure to heat, noise, and outdoor elements, with occasional predictable or well-protected hazards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Three years of occupational safety experience.
Thorough knowledge and application of OSHA general industry, NIOSH, and ANSI standards.
Ability to enter confined or restricted spaces, wear personal protective equipment, and climb ladders and stairs to upper elevations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong time management skills.
Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in internal customer service and relationship management.
Current valid driver’s license and ability to remain insurable under the vehicle liability policy.
Subject to required non-DOT pre-employment drug screening and random drug screening as a commercial motor vehicle driver under DOT requirements.
Obtain fall protection competent person certification and NFPA 70E non-qualified electrical worker certification within two years of hire.
Current Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) certification, or ability to obtain it as necessary.
Current spirometry technician certification through a NIOSH-approved course, or ability to obtain it as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Certification and maintenance of skills in Safety & Health, such as OHST, ASP, CSP, or CUSP.
Ability to maintain or obtain Certified Safety Professional certification within one year of meeting eligibility requirements.
Ability to maintain or obtain state Emergency Medical Technician certification.
Basic life support certification, including CPR and first aid.
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
Knowledge of office and work-site ergonomics; credentials such as CEAS, CIE, CAE, or CAsE.

Responsibilities

Conduct surveys and inspections of occupational environments to identify, control, and eliminate safety and health hazards.
Assist in administering, maintaining, and reviewing safety policies developed in accordance with OSHA, NIOSH, and ANSI standards.
Identify and analyze job-specific hazards and conditions that may cause death, illness, injury, or property damage, and help mitigate them.
Support strategies that build awareness and enthusiasm for a safe work culture.
Maintain designation as a competent person for fall protection and as a 70E non-qualified electrical worker.
May coordinate employee respirator fit testing and audiograms at Rawhide.
Conduct, coordinate, or facilitate division- and site-wide safety meetings.
Investigate injuries to identify root causes and develop processes to mitigate future risks.
Identify, evaluate, and purchase safety equipment.
Calibrate and provide special field equipment; evaluate or coordinate noise monitoring and noise abatement; and help eliminate or control hazardous conditions.
Lead or assist with workers’ compensation processes following an injury.
Coordinate, schedule, or perform required inspections, maintenance, and testing of safety equipment and systems.
Submit work orders to address safety or operational issues in a timely manner.
Facilitate safety discussions with employees.
Evaluate and coordinate ergonomic issues with employees.
Participate in employee or organizational committees and project teams as needed.
May serve on the Emergency Response Team.
May assist with support for outage needs.
May assist with coordinating and scheduling inspections, maintenance, and testing of safety equipment and systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.