Manager of Safety, Training & Compliance

Hendricks Power Cooperative is seeking an experienced Manager of Safety, Training & Compliance to lead and strengthen the Cooperative’s safety program, ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement in safety and training effectiveness.

Hendricks Power is a rural electric cooperative in Avon, Indiana that distributes electric service to over 40,000 members across four counties.

The Manager of Safety, Training & Compliance will lead and manage all aspects of the cooperative’s safety program, including safety audits and inspections, incident investigations, and employee training. This role plays a key part in advancing a proactive safety culture, protecting employees and supporting reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
• Coordinate, schedule, and maintain records for all safety and compliance training programs.
• Deliver in-house safety training, as qualified, for all employees, including new hire orientation.
• Conduct weekly field safety observations to reinforce safe work practices and identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate monthly safety committee meetings, including documentation and follow-up actions.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Cooperative’s Safety Manual; ensure updates are effectively communicated and consistently applied.
• Administer the PPE program, including procurement, compliance, and proper usage standards.
• Investigate, analyze, and review accidents, incidents and near-miss reports and implement corrective actions.
• Respond to incident locations and emergencies, as needed, including outside normal business hours.
• Manage corrective actions for spill-related incidents in accordance with the Spill Prevention program.
• Inspect trucks, tools, and PPE to ensure safe operation and proper maintenance.
• Proactively address and resolve employee safety concerns.
• Support organizational resilience through disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Align safety initiatives with overall strategy, timelines, and budgets.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and corrective actions to enhance safety performance.