Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join Golden Valley Electric Association as the Safety Manager in Fairbanks, Alaska, and lead the development of a strong safety culture that supports employees, members, contractors, and the public across all GVEA facilities. In this role, you will oversee organization-wide safety and risk management programs, ensuring regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement in workplace safety, training, and operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced safety leader to make a lasting impact by developing strategic safety initiatives, managing regulatory compliance, leading incident investigations, and fostering employee engagement in safety throughout the organization. With a competitive starting salary of $142,772 annually, DOE, Grade 15 , this position offers the opportunity to lead a critical function within a mission-driven organization committed to powering Interior Alaska safely and reliably.

You will have access to excellent benefits, including a defined pension, 401(k) match, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Annual Leave, Wellness Program (including fitness reimbursements), and Tuition Reimbursements . Join a forward-thinking organization where your leadership will help protect our employees, strengthen our safety culture, and support the communities we serve.

GVEA is an electric cooperative that owns and maintains 3,491 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 35 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, Clear Space Force Station, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, which extends from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.

As the Safety Manager at Golden Valley Electric Association, you will lead the organization's safety and risk management programs across all GVEA facilities, including Fairbanks, North Pole, Healy, Division offices, and Eva Creek Wind Farm. You will champion safety as a core value by developing strategic initiatives, policies, procedures, training, and systems that strengthen employee ownership, accountability, and engagement.

You will oversee safety inspections, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, contractor safety, PPE requirements, and key programs such as Workers' Compensation, Respiratory Protection, Silica Management, DOT drug and alcohol testing, Hearing Conservation, SDS Management, and LOTO. You will also maintain required regulatory records, coordinate with agencies such as OSHA and ADEC, and exercise stop-work authority when necessary to protect employees, contractors, members, and the public.

In addition, you will supervise and develop Safety Department staff, coach leaders on effective safety practices, manage the department budget, and provide safety reports and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board. This role offers the opportunity to shape GVEA's safety culture and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

To succeed in this role, candidates should have a strong background in industrial safety, leadership, and regulatory compliance. A bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Science, Engineering, or a related field is required, although equivalent experience may be considered.

The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, a practical problem-solver, and a confident leader who can manage multiple priorities and work well with employees at all levels.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
• Ten years of relevant industrial safety experience
• Five years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
• Experience with safety training, inspections, and incident investigations
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Valid Alaska driver's license
• ASP, CSP, CUSP, or OHST certification, or ability to obtain within one year

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Please fill out our online, mobile-friendly application. We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals.