Health and Safety Specialist

Role Overview

This position assists in planning, implementing, and coordinating safety programs to reduce or eliminate occupational illness, deaths, and financial losses.

Typical hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM with Saturdays as needed.

Location:

Bemidji, MN with travel to Northern Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and other locations as needed.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in management of health and safety programs for industry, a regulatory government agency or similar organization or significant operational experience with strong safety focus/record.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel to job sites throughout Northern Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and other locations as needed.

• Strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations related to construction materials industry.
• General knowledge of insurance and financial matters related to health and safety programs.
• Working knowledge of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet or presentation software.
• Working knowledge of construction materials equipment and operations.
• Significant experience in training.

• Assists in planning, implementing, and coordinating safety programs to reduce or eliminate occupational illnesses, deaths, and financial losses.
• Help identify and appraise conditions that could produce accidents or financial loss.
• Conducts safety audits/inspections to identify hazards and evaluate loss‑producing potential of given system, operation, or process.
• Help develop accident‑prevention loss control systems or programs.
• Ensure implementation of safety activities.
• Assist in supervisor safety meetings and other team meetings.
• Understand all federal and state safety regulations OSHA, MSHA, DOT.
• Assist in conducting incident investigations and incident reviews.
• Submits and monitors lost‑time injuries/illness and workers compensation claims, general liability claims, auto claims.
• Prepares and reviews weekly safety meetings.
• Assists in training managers, supervisors, foreman, and frontline team members on safety policy and procedures.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, DOT regulatory compliance.
• Schedules and monitors random drug screens and physicals.
• Be support for field managers in the area of safety.
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with other departments, including HR and Management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of applicable government regulations and the ability to interpret and apply appropriately.
• A self‑starter who can work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate with multiple parties simultaneously.
• Organized and possess an attention to detail.
• Demonstrates excellent problem solving skills.
• FRA/MSHA/OSHA/DOT audits.
• Strong training skills.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000; depending on experience.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&DD Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing your application online, please visit our office for assistance.