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Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you're not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and power a brighter future!

+ LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

+ LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.

+ This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Job Title

Safety Specialist

Employment Type

Starting Pay Range

Posting Date

Full-time

$81,166.00 - $101,458.00

10/31/2025

Employment Classification

Division

Closing Date

Regular

Employee Services

11/26/2025

Are you ready to make a real impact on safety in the electric utility industry? This isn’t your typical desk job—every day brings new challenges, fresh opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of our safety programs. As a Safety Specialist , you’ll be at the forefront of creating and enhancing policies and programs that protect people and infrastructure, applying your demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, NFPA , NESC, and ANSI standards to drive meaningful change. You’ll research emerging topics, lead engaging presentations, develop training, and influence decisions that matter. If you thrive in dynamic environments and want work that’s both rewarding and impactful, this is your opportunity to shine!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for coordination and implementation of corporate safety programs. Specific responsibilities include ensuring organizational compliance with applicable regulations; planning and execution of training associated with safety programs; assisting with the development and implementation of departmental programs and procedures; and general coordination and oversight of budgets within the department, including analysis of operating and capital budgets and cost center reporting. Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND CORE COMPETENCIES

+ Promotes safe work environments, safe work practices, and recommends/monitors corrective actions.

+ Conducts field visits and inspects work environments for compliance with safety regulations, conducting investigations, development of recommendations for improvements based off risk assessments, and reporting of safety violations and injuries to the appropriate authorities.

+ Assure LES compliance to regulatory requirements relating to colleague safety by writing policies and procedures that establish required methods of job performance and restrictions to be followed by all supervisors and employees.

+ Maintain familiarity with federal and state standards relating to workplace safety.

+ Presides over informational meetings and develops and conducts training on safety programs.

+ Develop and propose safety-related upgrades and adjustments as needed.

Accountability- Holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, and objectives and follows through on commitments. Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.

Initiative- Takes action on their own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Risk Management- The identification, analysis, assessment, control, avoidance, minimization, or elimination of unacceptable risks.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

+ Computer skills including Microsoft Office 365, SAP, programming access controls, etc., preferred

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize requirements.

+ Knowledge of OSHA, NAFP, NESC, and ANSI standards preferred.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

+ Associate’s degree or technical degree in area of assignment, and

+ Two years of related experience, or

+ An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

+ Experience in a power plant or large production facility and/or in a Transmission, Distribution and Substation in a technical craft, operations, mechanical, electrical, I&C, or engineering position, preferred.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

+ Valid driver’s license

+ National Incident Management System certification, preferred

LES BENEFITS- Click the link below to explore the outstanding benefits available to LES employees!

LES Benefits Overview

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