Senior Safety and Training Specialist

Controls

The Senior Safety & Training Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Safety & Training, who reviews the employee’s work performance under ElectriCities’ guidelines in terms of overall effectiveness and provides professional guidance as needed. The Supervisor, Safety & Training approves all requests for vacation and other time off. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Physical Requirements

The Senior Safety & Training Specialist must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform tasks in an office setting such as operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment.  The employee must also maintain the physical condition to conduct training classes (standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods) and be able to lift equipment required to conduct classes (anticipated at no more than 75 pounds). The Senior Safety & Training Specialist must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle and traveling extensively throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia by car daily. Periodic travel outside of North Carolina may also be required for training/development purposes.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years’ experience as a journeyman lineman, with journeyman card.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia to provide guidance to member cities to attain and maintain a comprehensive and cost-effective Safety and Training Program.
• Knowledge of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) regulations.
• Familiarity with municipal operations and electrical systems operations and maintenance practices, including overhead and underground distribution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to efficiently organize, coordinate, and instruct line schools.
• Working knowledge of personal computer software applications and experience using Microsoft Word and Power Point.
• Proven ability to accept responsibility, provide outstanding customer service and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to relate well with city employees and utility management both in the field and classroom.

ElectriCities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About ElectriCities

ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc., is the membership organization that provides power supply and related critical services to over 90 community-owned electric systems in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia—collectively known as public power. ElectriCities manages the power supply for two power agencies in North Carolina and provides technical services to assist members in operating their electric distribution systems. ElectriCities also helps these locally owned and operated public power providers thrive today and in the future by delivering innovative services, including legislative, technical, communications, and economic development expertise.