Senior Safety Specialist
 Portland General Electric | |
 United States, Oregon, Portland | |
 Jan 06, 2026 | |
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At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. As a Senior Safety Specialist, you will have the unique opportunity to design, develop, implement, and oversee PGE's safety programs that safeguard employees and the public while ensuring compliance with laws, standards, and regulations. You will develop and administer comprehensive safety programs that integrate industry best practices, analyze safety trends, conduct complex investigations, and serve as a subject matter expert to managers and employees across the organization. A successful candidate will have advanced safety leadership skills and problem-solving abilities, combined with intermediate knowledge of employment laws and industry best practices in safety management. Join our team and be at the forefront of creating a culture of safety excellence at one of Oregon's leading utility companies. Your work will directly impact the wellbeing of 900,000 customers and fellow employees while contributing to PGE's mission of providing reliable and sustainable energy services. Key Responsibilities Reporting and Analysis Conducts routine and complex investigations. Develops and runs reports. Analyzes trends and prepares presentations and communications. Coordinates follow up on action items related to reports and investigations. Leader in organization safety root cause analysis process. Program Management Develops, reviews, and administers safety programs, guidelines and initiatives to meet business objectives and comply with all relevant state and/or federal laws and regulations. Integrates industry best practices into existing programs. Develop review process for programs to align organizational processes. Consultation/ Education Serves as a subject matter expert to managers and employees. Analyzes business needs and develops and implements innovative solutions to safety-related business problems. In collaboration with other departments, designs and delivers educational programs to managers, employees and/or community organizations on employee and public safety. Special Projects Under general guidance, leads special projects to meet corporate objectives engaging closely with other departments. Facilitates safety meetings and other safety processes. Role to assume A leadership role for high energy process development, across the organization to include leading the community of practice, high energy controls assessment (HECA) trainer, and development for future processes. Depending on position may assume leadership roles in emergency and incident response. Compliance May respond to requests for information from regulators. Prepares legally required filings and reports. Ensures programs, policies, and procedures comply with applicable laws and regulations. Analyzes changes in regulations and recommends and implements appropriate action. Communications leader Lead weekly standing safety meeting. To include content creating, invites, and agenda development. Lead organizational communication for safety updates, safety alerts and notices, and distribution of high energy notifications Education/Experience/Certifications Education Requires a bachelor's degree in science, business, human resources or other related field or equivalent experience. Experience Typically, five or more years in professional safety and/or in electric generation, transmission and distribution operations; or, depending on position, drug and alcohol or ergonomic program management. Certifications, Licenses and Training Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Safety & Health Technician (CHST), Occupational Health & Safety Technologist (OHST), Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) preferred depending on position Journeyman card or equivalent trade or operator qualification and/or ergonomic certification preferred depending on position Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) Functional Competencies Intermediate knowledge of employment laws related to area of discipline Intermediate knowledge of PGE's policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements and benefit plans Intermediate knowledge of industry best practices related to area of discipline Intermediate skills in project management Advanced skills in writing reports Intermediate skills in facilitation and presentations Intermediate skills in systems and programs used in functional area, including data retrieval General Competencies Advanced customer focus skills. Advanced safety leadership skills Intermediate skills in analytical thinking Advanced skills in problem solving Advanced oral and written communication skills Advanced interpersonal skills Intermediate decision-making skills Advanced organization and prioritization skills Intermediate knowledge of business process interrelationships Advanced business acumen. Advanced skills in change leadership Intermediate risk management skills Physical and Cognitive Demands Cognitive Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks Ability to follow accuracy standards Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks Schedule/Attendance Ability to work long hours [typically for exempt positions; if included in nonexempt positions, overtime applies] Ability to work a variable schedule Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance [for part- time positions, change to part-time attendance] Physical Capabilities
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#hybrid Compensation Range: $74,325.00 - $148,625.00Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis. PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here. Join us today and power your potential! Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric. PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.comor by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled. | |