Field Safety Supervisor
$104,000 – $130,000 | In‑Person

You’ll lead the Field Safety team, setting clear expectations, driving alignment, strengthening hazard recognition, and turning the Safety Strategic Plan into job‑site reality. This role places you at the center of field operations, guiding Field Safety Pros as they support safe work across all conditions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Field Safety team and establish consistent expectations across all field operations.
• Strengthen hazard recognition and ensure effective controls are in place for high‑risk work.
• Work with crews to apply safety requirements in ways that support real‑world tasks, ensuring protections exceed compliance and fit the way the work is done.
• Drive execution of the Safety Strategic Plan by prioritizing systems and processes that improve compliance and elevate field performance.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Field Safety Pros to align systems, processes, and standards across operations while fostering shared learning and continuous improvement.
• Protect crews and the communities we serve, supporting safe, reliable operations 24/7/365.

Why Choose ALLETE, Inc.

This role matters because our customers’ comfort and quality of life depend on work that’s done safely. You’ll be a visible safety leader in high‑hazard environments, ensuring consistent field practices that protect people and support reliable service every day of the year. It’s high‑trust, high‑impact work, and ideal for someone who leads with values and wants to contribute to an organization recognized as an industry leader in safety excellence.

What You’ll Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is required; degree in industrial safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, environmental science, or related disciplines is preferred.
• Professional safety certification preferred (e.g., CSP, CHST, CIH, CUSP, OSHA 30/500, CPR/AED).

Experience

• Eight or more years of related experience in safety, field operations, or industrial environments required.
  • An advanced/graduate degree in industrial safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent may qualify as an equivalency for up to one year of required experience.
• Supervisory experience in field safety or operations is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with union-designated safety representatives is desirable.

Additional Requirements

• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match, and/or aptitude.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, and travel across multiple field locations.

Outstanding Quality of Life

Located on the scenic shores of Lake Superior, Duluth offers a unique combination of professional opportunity and outdoor adventure. Enjoy year-round access to hiking, skiing, and water sports, along with a lively downtown filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The city’s vibrant community hosts a variety of events and activities for all ages, while the local food, arts, and craft brewery scenes provide something for everyone. Duluth is a welcoming place to live and build your career.

Who We Are

ALLETE, Inc. is an energy company headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, focused on delivering reliable service today while building a cleaner energy future. Through subsidiaries including Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power, we provide electric service to customers across the region and invest in modern infrastructure that keeps communities and businesses running. Across our family of companies, we’re advancing sustainable energy solutions by combining operational excellence with long-term commitments to safety, stewardship, and responsible growth.

Ready to support our mission to deliver reliable, safe, and innovative energy solutions to our customers? Apply today. The future of energy starts here.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $104,000 - $130,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including an Incentive Program, Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.

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