Full-Time

Senior Safety Specialist

Posted on 3/11/2025

Alliant Energy

Alliant Energy

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides regulated electric and natural gas services

Compensation Overview

$83k - $114kAnnually

+ Annual Incentive Program

Senior

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Madison, WI, USA + 6 more

More locations: Rockford, IL, USA | Mason City, IA, USA | Fond du Lac, WI, USA | Ames, IA, USA | Ottumwa, IA, USA | Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

The job requires up to 50% travel.

Category
Security & Protective Services
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in safety, industrial hygiene, physical or natural sciences, or related area Preferred
  • 5 years of experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with government agencies, utility groups, and other industries.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate complex safety regulations and management systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively identify safety issues, develop proposed solutions, effectively communicate the issues and solutions to multiple employee levels.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
  • Demonstrated effective analytical skills and ability to successfully perform accurate in-depth analysis and develop statistical charts and graphs.
  • Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
Responsibilities
  • Conducts corporate and energy operations business units’ activities related to hazard identification, including the identification of conditions, methods, or processes having the potential to cause damage or injury to people or property.
  • Performs typical tasks such as visual inspections, review of documentation, interviews or inquiries, literature searches, application of hazard analysis methods, and/or system safety analysis.
  • Organizes and conducts hazard evaluations and compares the existing hazard levels to standards; hazard evaluations may include the safety testing of equipment or processes and making computations to establish the level of hazard or risk.
  • Conducts investigations regarding complaints, claimed or real exposures, review of accidents, incidents, injuries and illnesses, and the review of related standards. Reviews safety practices and work processes to identify the best and safest ways to do this work utilizing direct controls to prevent significant injuries and fatalities.
  • Actively interacts and provides guidance to local safety leadership teams implementing measures to reduce injuries.
  • Develops safety communications using audio, audiovisual, printed material, and other communication media. Assists in the selection and preparation of safety-related information to assist various audiences in accepting, understanding, and applying knowledge to their respective activities, duties, and responsibilities.
  • Tracks actual safety performance of activities and provides periodic updates. Prepares safety performance metrics and budget forecasts, including OSHA recordkeeping activities.
  • Performs Industrial Hygiene monitoring and evaluates environmental exposure to workplace hazards, including indoor air quality, chemical management and inventory, heat illness prevention, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, bloodborne pathogens, asbestos and lead.
  • Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Certification Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Utility Safety Administrator (CUSA), and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation Preferred
  • Experience in safety, industrial hygiene, emergency management, safety management, or compliance planning.
  • Experience with incident investigations utilizing a learning team model.

Alliant Energy provides regulated electric and natural gas services to customers in the Midwest, mainly in Iowa and Wisconsin. The company generates, distributes, and sells electricity and natural gas to a wide range of clients, including homeowners, small businesses, and large industries. Its operations are overseen by state and federal regulatory bodies, ensuring fair pricing and reliable service. Alliant Energy's revenue comes from the sale of energy and service fees related to distribution and maintenance. A key aspect of Alliant Energy is its commitment to sustainability, as it invests in renewable energy projects like wind and solar farms and offers programs to enhance energy efficiency. Additionally, the company supports local communities through financial assistance for low-income households and various community initiatives.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Madison, Wisconsin

Founded

1917

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What believers are saying

  • Alliant Energy secured a $50 million grant to improve grid reliability.
  • The company created over 3,000 construction jobs through its solar projects.
  • Alliant Energy's economic development efforts led to $3.5 billion in new investments.

What critics are saying

  • A temporary moratorium on solar farms could delay Alliant Energy's projects.
  • Recent power outages highlight vulnerabilities in Alliant Energy's infrastructure.
  • Reliance on new carbon capture technology poses performance and public acceptance risks.

What makes Alliant Energy unique

  • Alliant Energy focuses on renewable energy projects like wind and solar farms.
  • The company offers financial assistance programs for low-income households.
  • Alliant Energy collaborates with researchers to develop environmental technologies like EchoSense Bat Curtailment.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Company News

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Osceola Sentinel-Tribune
Dec 19th, 2024
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According to an article in the Creston News Advertiser, Alliant Energy acquired 300 acres of land for the project, and is using about 76 of those acres for the solar panel fields.

Investing.com
Nov 20th, 2024
Alliant Energy stock hits 52-week high at $62.59 amid robust growth

Alliant Energy has also secured a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to improve grid reliability.

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