T&D Technical Training & Safety Specialist

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Position Description

The Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Technical Training and Safety Specialist develops, implements, coordinates, and facilitates technical, safety, craft-related, and outreach educational training programs that support employee development, operational consistency, regulatory compliance, and the overall T&D safety and training culture. This position researches industry practices, evaluates T&D work methods, and makes technical recommendations related to work practices, tools, equipment, and associated training needs. The role provides technical training, classroom instruction, field support, and educational outreach on subjects such as electrical theory, math, system overview, craft skills, safety expectations, and other topics necessary to support the safe and effective performance of T&D work. This position also assists the T&D Safety and Learning Development department Manager, Supervisors, and T&D Safety with follow-up on action items related to safety, training, learning teams, cause maps, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Develops, implements, coordinates, and presents technical training.

- Responsible for working with vendors to create and deliver equipment, material and process training to employees.

- Provides classroom training on electrical theory, basic computer knowledge, math, system overview and other topics as needed.

- Advises management and employees on T&D related safety and training issues.

- Researches best practices and standards in the electrical industry related to transmission and distribution processes.

- Provides and coordinates technical training and education for annual training needs in T&D Operations.

- Maintains accurate and complete documentation of technical training programs.

- Develops, coordinates, and facilitates outreach educational training that promotes awareness of T&D work, electrical safety, utility operations, and safe work practices for internal and external audiences, including schools, community partners, and other stakeholder groups as needed.

- Provides craft-related training and support to reinforce safe, consistent, and effective work practices for T&D employees, including assisting with skill development, field demonstrations, job-specific training needs, and reinforcement of standards, procedures, and expectations.

- Assists T&D Safety with learning teams, cause maps, research, corrective action follow-up, and safety action items identified through learning activities, event reviews, field observations, and continuous improvement efforts.

- Facilitates safety-required trainings for T&D employees and work groups, including coordinating class schedules, preparing training materials, delivering instruction, documenting attendance, and supporting completion of required safety and compliance training obligations

- Conducts contractor and new employee safety orientation programs as needed.

- Contributes to the development and maintenance of T&D policies, work practices, procedures, or programs.

- Represents department on various committees as necessary. Disseminates appropriate information resulting from committee conclusions.

- Assists in the evaluation and purchase of safety materials, tools, and equipment used by various T&D Operations groups.

- Ability to be on Safety On Call

- Ensures that the Company’s management principles, policies and programs are consistently practiced and continually support the Affirmative Action Plan.

- Complies with and administer the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

- Ensure that the Performance Management Program is administered uniformly and effectively

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

Minimum Qualifications

- Five years of experience in T&D Operations or Occupational, Safety and Health related experience

- Prior experience in a training or teaching capacity
- Proficient in the use of personal computer applications, including but not limited to, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Must be an effective communicator, both written and verbal
- Must have the ability to instruct AC and DC electrical theory and math classes
- Knowledge of T&D processes, operation and system is required
- Ability to research and identify best practices related to safety and training process improvements, including preparing reports and coordinating with other departments
- Skill in training, planning and making presentations to large groups of people

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Journeyman’s Card (Electrical Industry) or Occupational Safety and Health experience
- OSHA certified trainer

ADA Requirements and Physical Demands:

The physical demands as described are representative of those that must be met by the person in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Office Work:

- Sit, Stand, Walk and Bend: This position regularly requires prolonged periods of sitting. Occasionally requires standing, walking, or bending for short periods of time.

- Use of Hands/Fingers: To operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.

- Speech/Hearing: This position frequently communicates with others via phone and in-person.

- Visual Acuity: For reviewing detailed operational reports.

- Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds, as needed.

- Safety Sensitive: This position does not perform safety sensitive functions.

- Travel: Regular travel to operational sites, industry events, and stakeholder meetings.