SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL & ADMIN COORDINATOR

Basin Electric Power Cooperative is seeking a Safety, Environmental & Admin Coordinator for its location in Bridger, MT. The role involves coordinating safety and environmental compliance, managing administrative processes, and supporting site operations. Key responsibilities include generating purchase requisitions, implementing safety programs, maintaining training records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have relevant education and experience, along with effective communication skills.
SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL & ADMIN COORDINATOR


Posting Start Date: 3/27/26


POSITION PURPOSE


This position is located at our Montana Limestone Company location in Bridger, MT.


Supports daily operations at the facility by coordinating safety and environmental compliance activities, coordinating administrative processes, and ensuring efficient site operations. Provides safety, environmental, and contracting/purchasing coordination to maintain compliance, organization, and continuity across Montana Limestone Company (MLC).


ESSENTIAL DUTIES



Generate and route purchase requisitions, contract requisitions, and contract change requisitions for approval, track orders, and coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. Maintain accurate contracting and purchasing records and support budget tracking as needed.
Generate, implement, and maintain safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Maintain required documentation, lead inspections and audits, and track corrective actions and follow-ups.
Coordinate safety and environmental training, maintain training records, and ensure employees meet required compliance standards. Support onboarding and ongoing training efforts as needed.
Compile and maintain reports related to safety, environmental, and contracting/purchasing activities.
Ensure data is accurate, timely, and audit ready.
Partner with leadership and teams to support a variety of safety and environmental initiatives.
Provide general administrative support across functions as needed to meet MLC priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS



Associate’s degree in safety, an environmental science, business administration or a related field; and 2 years of related work experience; or
High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED); and 4 years of related work experience
A valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS



Familiarity with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards for surface metal and non-metal mines.
Familiarity with Montana Department of Environmental Quality requirements for mining
Exposure to safety programs, compliance documentation, or training recordkeeping
Experience with generating and tracking contracts and purchase orders
Experience with tracking invoices and inventory using spreadsheets or ERP systems

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS


This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of keyboard/computer and other productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination. This position is occasionally exposed to extreme heat, cold, dirt/dust, chemicals, fumes, poor ventilation, vibration, electrical risks, and noise. Some tasks may require work in confined spaces. The incumbent will occasionally be required to work at heights up to 100 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards.


KEY SKILLS



Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Applicants interested in this opening should go to careers.basinelectric.com to apply.

Employees must apply through Careers in SAP SuccessFactors.

Basin Electric/Dakota Gasification is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.


Work Location: In person