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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

Safety regulationsFacilities managementIncident investigationsPPE programsCommunicator

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

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Vermont Electric Co-op is a locally owned electric distribution utility in Vermont, serving its member-owners in 74 towns.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Rebecca Towne
CEO
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