Safety ProfessionalWork Location: Helena, MT
Requisition: 5081
Pay range: $57,200 to $114,600 per year
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
Posting closes: November 27, 2026
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
Job SpecificationsAdminister and support safety, health, and environmental programs for NorthWestern Energy. Support field operations, promote a proactive safety culture, and monitor compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and company requirements.
Position SummaryThis role ensures compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and company safety requirements, and is instrumental in fostering a proactive safety culture across all assigned areas. Safety Professionals monitor and ensure compliance with safety and health standards; promotes and impacts a positive safety culture; supports the general safety and health effort and, performs field environmental compliance activities while maintaining responsibility for leading the administration of safety and environmental programs and providing direct support to field operations as needed.
Pay Range: $57,200 to $114,600 per year
Safety Professional 1 - Starting Range: $57,200 - $85,800
Entry level safety position. Bachelor's degree relevant to safety or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Safety Professional 2 - Starting Range: $66,600 - $100,000,
Mid-level safety position. Must have utility experience, relevant safety expertise, or bachelor's degree relevant to safety. A certification is preferred (CHST, CUSP, GSP, etc.). Bachelor's degree in safety or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered
Safety Professional 3 - Starting Range: $76,400 - $114,600
Mid-to senior level safety position. Must have utility experience. Certification is required (CHST, CUSP, ASP, or CSP). A GSP designation does not fulfill this requirement. Bachelor's degree in safety or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered
Location: Helena, MT
Essential Functions- Support management in deployment of existing safety products, and programs; develop approaches to address safety and environmental issues
- Support Program Administration including medical surveillance, facilitation of drug and alcohol plan, pre-employment requirements and DOT qualified driver files.
- Lead Public Safety School Programs; develop required outreach materials and effectively monitor third party requirements.
- Actively monitor and process OSHA Recordkeeping activities and completion of required annual surveys; provide statically information as needed.
- Identify safety and environmental challenges and interact closely with employees at all levels to solve these issues
- Be actively involved in and provide expert opinions on the safety aspects of plans, procedures, practices, standards, specifications, and systems to achieve optimal control or reduction of hazards and exposures, which may harm people, property, and/or the environment
- Track and maintain records related to safely and environmental issues, including safety observations, safety accountability interviews, and hazard tracking and correction systems
- Assist in the investigation/analysis of incidents and prepare reports and presentations
- Ensure, through continuous worksite reviews and inspections, that workplace conditions comply with all applicable NorthWestern Energy safety requirements and government regulations
- Develop effective safety training and safety meeting materials; facilitate delivery of this information to assigned areas to provide knowledge and skills necessary to recognize hazards and perform their jobs safely and effectively
- Identify conditions and actions (through hazard evaluations and job safety analyses) that may cause injury, illness, or property damage; recommend corrective actions; track issues until resolved
- Identify ergonomic issues; recommend and implement ergonomic solutions; follow up to ensure effectiveness
- Maintain knowledge of current NorthWestern Energy safety requirements and applicable government regulations (OSHA, DOT, etc.)
- Represent the Company with presentations to the general public, contractors, and emergency responders regarding the potential hazards of electricity and natural gas
- Perform individual lifts and carries office supplies up to 25 pounds
Additional Responsibilities- Adhere to NorthWestern Energy safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
- The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
What Is Required- Bachelor's Degree in safety and health or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered, as specified for each level below.
- Must be willing to obtain certification in safety (CSP) or industrial hygiene (CIH) in the future if not currently possessed. Attainment date will be dependent on safety career path and will be specified by the hiring supervisor.
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Proficient in recordkeeping and computer applications
- First Aid/CPR Certification (or ability to acquire)
- Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
What Is Desired- Certification in safety (CSP) or industrial hygiene (CIH) preferred, subject to the level-specific requirements above.
- Safety Professional 2: A certification is preferred (CHST, CUSP, GSP, etc.)
- Electric and natural gas utility experience preferred, but not required except as specified for the level above
- (click the link to certify at no cost)
This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
