Safety Training Instructor

About the role

Cobb EMC is seeking a Safety Training Instructor to lead engaging, hands-on safety and job training programs designed to reduce employee accidents and injuries.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safety and Job Training Programs: Design, deliver, and continuously improve training programs that support safe, effective work practices. Develop curriculum and lesson plans, schedule training, maintain training records, coordinate GEMC safety training, and train employees on Right to Know and SDS compliance.
• Coach, Guide, and Develop Employees: Serve as a supervisor during safety training programs, coach employees through hands-on learning, monitor performance with operations supervisors, and reinforce safe job practices with consistency and fairness.
• Strengthen Safety Standards: Help establish and maintain corporate safety standards, monitor safety policies and practices, support compliance with the E.C.S. Accreditation Program of GA, conduct field observations, prepare written reports, make safety recommendations, and ensure Cobb EMC maintains its Safety Accreditation Certification.
• Support CDL and Motor Carrier Programs: Train appropriate employees on commercial vehicle operation, ensure CDL requirements are met and renewed within required timeframes, complete and maintain paperwork, and review traffic violations and motor vehicle records in accordance with federal motor carrier regulations.
• Investigate Accidents and Claims: Conduct on-site investigations involving company vehicles and/or injured employees, provide reports to the Director of Safety Operations, investigate and process general liability claims, coordinate communication with third parties, insurance carriers, police agencies, and contractors, and maintain related documentation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Eight years experience in electric utility line work, including at least two years as a First-Class Lineman
• Thorough knowledge of corporate safety practices and procedures, principles of basic electricity, and first aid
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements
• Comprehensive knowledge of distribution feeds and circuits and switches, and experience with underground and overhead line construction, live-line maintenance, climbing poles, and working from a bucket
• Exhibits a high standard for safety through knowledge and leadership of current safety requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication and motivational skills
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information and handle member complaint calls professionally
• Proficient with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Valid Class A Commercial Georgia driver's license and relevant endorsements
• Possess an Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Operator’s Certification
• Able to obtain Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification within 5 years
• Able to obtain Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) certification within 5 years
• Able to complete Northwest Lineman College apprentice program within 5 years

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of distribution feeds and circuits and switches
• Experience with underground and overhead line construction, live-line maintenance, climbing poles, and working from a bucket
• Strong safety practices and procedures knowledge
• First aid knowledge
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements
• Effective communication and motivational skills
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Confidentiality handling ability
• MS Office Product proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Valid Class A Commercial Georgia driver's license and relevant endorsements
• Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Operator’s Certification
• CUSP certification within 5 years
• CLCP certification within 5 years
• Northwest Lineman College apprentice program completion within 5 years

Benefits

• Company-paid Health Insurance Premiums
• Retirement Security Pension plan with automatic 7% Company paid contribution to 401k with additional matching
• Annual Bonus Program
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

Pay

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

• 4-10 hour shifts per week (OT, On-call, and Weekends as needed)