Safety Specialist - Electric

City of Naperville • Naperville, IL • 1h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13350484

City of Naperville

Employment Opportunity

Job Title:

Safety Specialist Electric (1018)

Closing Date:

When Filled

Salary:

\$74,020.50 to \$81,422.55 per year

Job Type:

Full-Time

Location:

Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S Eagle St, Naperville, Illinois

Department:

City Managers Office

Job Description:

The City of Naperville seeks a Safety Specialist Electric to serve as the primary safety resource supporting Napervilles electric utility operations and construction activities. This position partners with employees to conduct field inspections, strengthen hazard identification and job planning, develop and maintain electric utility safety procedures, coordinate and deliver targeted training, and support incident/near miss investigations and corrective action management. The role emphasizes practical, field-ready risk controls applicable across electric utility environments including contractor oversight. Serves as a liaison between City safety and electric operations to promote consistent, practical, and field-ready safe work practices.

Napervilles public-sector operations are covered under the Illinois OSHA-approved State Plan (Illinois Department of Labor, Division of Occupational Safety and Health), and work activities are subject to applicable OSHA requirements. Additionally, Naperville follows the American Public Power Association (APPA) Safety Manual.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is \$74,020.50 to \$81,422.55 per year commensurate with credentials and experience. The Pay Grade for this position is E235. For additional information, [click here.](https://www.naperville.il.us/contentassets/a9086ae84ab4418388994da74afe0db8/non-union-pay-ranges-as-of-7-1-2025.pdf)

Responsibilities:

Conducts routine field inspections/observations for electric distribution operations, substations, metering, automation & control, engineering, switching activities, and utility construction work. Documents findings and tracks corrective actions to closure.

Partners with supervisors and crews to identify hazards and recommend practical risk controls and corrective actions that can be implemented in the field.

Develops, revises, and maintains written safety procedures, safe work practices, and supporting forms/checklists for electric utility operations.

Reviews and strengthens job planning and job briefings (tailboards) for high-risk or non-routine work; provides coaching to supervisors and crews to improve hazard recognition and control selection.

Participates in and/or facilitates Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments for new, changing, or non-routine tasks, equipment, processes, and work methods. Develops and delivers targeted safety training and briefings aligned with electric operation needs and coordinates training with departmental resources as needed.

Supports monthly safety meetings by developing, reviewing and/or delivering content and reinforcing key safety expectations.

Conducts and/or supports incident and near-miss investigations; applies root cause methods and ensures corrective and preventive actions are defined, assigned, tracked, and verified for effectiveness.

Serves as a liaison to employees and supervisors by providing responsive guidance, mentoring, and credible field support to improve compliance and safe work performance.

Provides technical input for PPE and equipment readiness expectations (selection, use, inspection, and care) aligned with task hazards and operational conditions.

Supports contractor safety interfaces on electric projects by helping align safety expectations, reviewing field conditions, and verifying safe work practices.

Maintains records and documentation associated with inspections, training, corrective actions, and program activities for compliance and historical purposes.

Prepares reports on safety activities, inspection findings, training participation, and corrective action status as directed.

Coordinates with the Safety Manager and departmental leadership to support safety goals, leading indicators, and continuous improvement activities aligned with Napervilles

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