Vermont Electric Cooperative
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Safety and Facilities Manager
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Vermont Electric Cooperative .
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. You will also manage facilities maintenance, planning, vendor relationships, and inspection programs to keep our work environment dependable, secure, and aligned with operational needs.
What You'll Do
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
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Facilities Management, or related field (preferred)
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.
Apply today and help us power a safe future for Northern Vermont.
VEC is committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. VEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary: $105,000 - $140,000 per year.
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Safety and Facilities Manager
role at
Vermont Electric Cooperative .
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. You will also manage facilities maintenance, planning, vendor relationships, and inspection programs to keep our work environment dependable, secure, and aligned with operational needs.
What You'll Do
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
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Facilities Management, or related field (preferred)
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.
Apply today and help us power a safe future for Northern Vermont.
VEC is committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. VEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary: $105,000 - $140,000 per year.
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