Safety & Compliance Coordinator

The Safety & Compliance Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and administering New-Mac Electric Cooperative's safety, compliance, and risk management programs. This position works collaboratively with leadership, employees, and outside agencies to ensure required safety training, regulatory compliance, documentation, audits, inspections, and reporting are completed accurately and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and industry requirements. While field observations and job site visits may be conducted as needed, the primary focus is coordinating the cooperative's safety and compliance programs, maintaining regulatory readiness, and supporting departments in fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and workplace safety.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate the cooperative's safety, compliance, and risk management programs to support organizational goals and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and industry regulations.
• Coordinate required safety meetings, training, certifications, inspections, audits, drug and alcohol testing programs, and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain accurate safety and compliance records, including training documentation, Driver Qualification (DQ) files, testing records, audit documentation, and other required regulatory records.
• Monitor changes to applicable regulations and recommend updates to policies, procedures, and compliance practices.
• Coordinate corrective actions resulting from audits, inspections, incidents, and regulatory reviews, and monitor progress to completion.
• Serve as the cooperative's primary liaison with regulatory agencies, statewide organizations, insurance representatives, vendors, and third-party service providers on safety and compliance matters.
• Prepare reports and communicate safety and compliance information to leadership, supervisors, and employees.
• Support emergency preparedness, contractor compliance, and other organizational initiatives as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety administration, regulatory compliance, and recordkeeping practices.
• Ability to coordinate multiple programs and priorities while meeting regulatory deadlines.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret regulations and communicate requirements effectively.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn other business software systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, regulatory agencies, vendors, and business partners.

Education and Experience

Required

• Associate degree in Safety, Business Administration, Human Resources, Risk Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience coordinating compliance programs, safety administration, human resources, transportation compliance, operations support, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Experience with an electric utility, electric cooperative, construction, manufacturing, transportation, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, or other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Professional safety or compliance certification (CSP, CLCP, CHST, OSHA, or similar) preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and field environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel throughout the cooperative's service territory and attend off-site meetings, training, and conferences.
• Ability to access office, warehouse, and field locations as needed.

How to Apply

Complete our employment application and submit it using the Employment Application section below.

Position will remain open until filled.

At New-Mac Electric Cooperative, we believe great service starts with great people. That's why we are committed to providing a competitive benefits package that supports the health, well being, and long term success of our employees and their families.

• Competitive pay

• Medical and dental insurance coverage

• Vision coverage available for eligible employees

• Life insurance

• Long term disability coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement programs

• A supportive, team focused culture

• Meaningful work that positively impacts local communities

New-Mac Electric Cooperative, Inc., Neosho, Missouri, is a recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and are subject to USDA regulations and policies. 

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