Safety Specialist na Avista

Closes: October 13, 2025

Job Description

You’ll have the opportunity to positively influence safety in the following ways:

Field Engagement & Culture Building
• Build trust and identify safety improvements through regular field presence.
• Encourage a questioning attitude and open sharing of near misses to foster psychological safety.
• Attend safety meetings, participate in safety committees and special project teams.

Safety Inspections & Hazard Mitigation
• Conduct regular site visits, safety observations, and facility inspections.
• Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions aligned with operational realities.

Incident Response & Customer Experience
• Respond to all incidents, support assessments and develop corrective actions.
• Develop trusted relationship with operations leadership and employees
• Support Operations Leadership during OSHA inspections and regulatory engagements.

Training & Coaching
• Partner with the Training Department to review and enhance safety-related training.
• Coach employees and leaders on safe work practices, ergonomics, and regulatory compliance.

Program Development & Compliance
• Develop and refine safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, DOSH, DOT, and other standards.

Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) Integration
• Apply HOP principles to incident response, and safety program design.
• Promote holistic safety across worker, public, and process domains Ergonomics & Injury Prevention

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years relevant experience with broad exposure to safety regulations, ergonomics, body mechanics and industrial hygiene. Experience in an electric and gas utility environment preferred.
• CSP, GSP, CHSP or CUSP certification a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering and supporting safety programs.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to serve and collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to train and coach on safety and health issues and serve as a trustworthy and dependable team member and safety advisor.
• Experience with Human and Organizational Performance philosophy, specifically when it comes to supporting incident assessments.
• An analytical and curious approach to complex issues and problem solving; flexibility and ability to manage multiple deadlines and fast-changing priorities
• Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel and Power Point; additional computer skills, such as working with EHS software, analytics, etc. a plus.
  

Hiring Range: $84,939 - $110,421

• Five years’ relevant experience with broad exposure to safety regulations, ergonomics, body mechanics and industrial hygiene; experience in an electric and gas utility environment preferred.
• Ability to write policy documents in a concise format for varying audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team (both in office and virtually) with attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Hiring Range: $96,517 - $126,439

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

This position requires an in-person presence to support team and on-site responsibilities.

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employee’s various knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

At Avista, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. That’s why we prioritize the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

• Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
• Incentive and bonus programs rewarding performance and contributions
• Generous paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
• Education and development support including tuition assistance
• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
• Many other elective benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more

To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

We are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse, skilled, and engaged workforce.

In compliance with state laws, we provide the full salary range for each position, along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $84,939 to $156,359. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to [email protected].

Pre-employment screening requirements 
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review. 

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like assistance.