Vermont Electric Cooperative · 1 month ago
Safety and Facilities Manager
Vermont Electric Cooperative is seeking an experienced and proactive Safety & Facilities Manager to lead our organizational safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain safe and functional facilities that support our mission of delivering safe, affordable, sustainable, and reliable energy services to our members across Northern Vermont. In this role, you will shape and reinforce a safety-first culture, develop policies and training, oversee hazard prevention programs, and guide emergency preparedness efforts.
Electrical Distribution
Responsibilities
Lead safety initiatives, training, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, VOSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
Conduct field audits, incident investigations, and implement corrective actions
Manage PPE programs, equipment inspections, and hazardous communication protocols
Oversee facilities maintenance, improvement projects, vendor contracts, and inspections
Support emergency response planning, drills, and safety committee leadership
Qualification
Required
4+ years of safety and/or facilities management experience, ideally in an industrial/utility setting
Strong understanding of safety regulations and best practices
Skilled communicator able to train, influence, and collaborate across teams
Proactive, detail-focused, and committed to building a strong safety culture
Willingness to travel frequently (about 40%) to support field crews, visit facilities, and respond to safety incidents when they occur
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Facilities Management, or related field
Company
Vermont Electric Cooperative
Vermont Electric Co-op is a locally owned electric distribution utility in Vermont, serving its member-owners in 74 towns.
Funding
Current Stage
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