Safety & Training Specialist

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General Purpose of Job

This role is crucial in coordinating and performing safety and technical training for trades and crafts personnel. The Specialist will develop, coordinate, and implement comprehensive programs focusing on work methods, safety, health, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of industry safety standards and best practices, along with a passion for fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the organization.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Education

• Minimum: Two (2) year associate degree in safety, occupational health and safety, risk management, industrial safety, environmental science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum: OSHA 30 Certification (obtain within 2 years) National safety council (NSC) defensive driving instructor (obtain within 2 years) Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) (obtain within 4 years)
• Preferred: Four (4) year bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health and safety, risk management, industrial safety, environmental science, or a related technical field.
• Job-related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience

• Minimum: Four (4) years' progressive experience in a workplace safety, safety inspection, technical training, or compliance position with an electric utility, including experience in conducting crew/employee safety audits, facility inspections, tool and vehicle inspections, substation inspections and safety accident/incident investigations.
• Preferred: Experience within an electric utility or related industry.

Other Requirements

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines and telephone.
• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
• A valid Florida driver's license for regular driving privileges of a company vehicle; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by SECO Energy.
• Experience conducting training and presenting to large groups in a classroom or field environment.
• Frequent business travel to all areas of service territory required.
• Flexible to work irregular or after-hours and weekends for assignment completion and to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
• Knowledge and experience with working at heights requirements and regulations, ladder safety, slip, trips and falls programs, electrical safety, defensive driving, etc.
• Normal work hours will be eight (8) hours Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations, including 29 CFR Part 1910.269 (Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution) including NIOSH, NFPA70E, DOT, Hazcom, Personal Safety Equipment, NAPA70-E for electrical, OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.

Driving Requirements

• Valid Florida Driver's License

Core Competencies

• Safety: Follows safety procedures diligently, identifies potential hazards, and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe working environment.
• Member Commitment: Provides exceptional service to members, actively listening to their needs and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with honesty and integrity in all tasks, maintaining transparency and ethical standards.
• Work Ethic: Demonstrates a strong work ethic by consistently meeting deadlines and achieving high performance in all tasks.
• Inclusive Culture: Contributes to an inclusive culture by respecting and valuing diverse perspectives and collaborating effectively with all team members.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for their actions and decisions, ensuring they meet commitments and deliver high-quality work.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with team members, sharing information and supporting collective goals.

Job Specific Competencies

• Technical and Office Systems Proficiency: Demonstrates the ability to effectively use computer systems, copiers, electronic mail, and telephone systems.
• Safety Observation and Judgment: Uses experience and sound judgment to identify unsafe work practices, incidents, and safety violations, and clearly communicates findings using independent judgment and discretion.
• Communication and Training Delivery: Demonstrates strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to effectively deliver safety and technical training in classroom and field settings and interact professionally with employees, public officials, and the public.
• Organization, Confidentiality, and Time Management: Maintains high levels of organization, attention to detail, confidentiality, and adherence to strict deadlines.
• Microsoft Office and Corporate Systems Proficiency: Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and acquires working knowledge of job-related corporate systems.
• Analytical and Reporting Skills: Applies analytical skills to identify solutions, prepare business correspondence and reports, and interpret safety rules, regulations, and technical information for application to business practices.
• Electric Utility Construction and Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrates working knowledge of electric distribution construction, operation, and troubleshooting, and applies OSHA, DOT, DOL, NESC, and NEC requirements related to electric utilities.

Verification

The above qualifications and competencies for this position may be verified through a combination of education, experience, interview questions and technical skills exercise(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the cooperative.

Safety Inspections Audits and RESP Program Administration

• Promote and support the Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP).
• Manage and coordinate on-site inspections and related recordkeeping using independent judgment and discretion.
• Participate in RESAP Inspector training and assist the Florida Cooperative RESAP team with onsite inspections at other cooperatives, as directed.
• Conduct quarterly safety walkthroughs and inspections of facilities, substations, vehicles, and tools; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform monthly employee and crew safety audits and hazard assessments; track observations and report results to the Manager of Safety & Technical Training.

Training coordination and Delivery

• Design, coordinate, and deliver safety, health, work methods, and regulatory compliance training in classroom and field settings.
• Ensure training materials remain current, accurate, and aligned with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Incident Investigation and Corrective Action

• Lead investigations of workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Identify root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Regulatory Compliance and External Coordination

• Maintain current knowledge of applicable safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Ensure organizational compliance and serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and external safety organizations, as needed.

Safety Records, Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of safety training, certifications, inspections, audits, and incidents.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management review and regulatory purposes.

Safety Culture Promotion & Employee Engagement

• Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, mentorship, and safety initiatives.
• Encourage proactive safety behaviors and continuous improvement.

Emergency Response Planning and Preparedness

• Assist in the development and implementation of emergency response plans and procedures.
• Coordinate and conduct emergency drills and emergency response training.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Support

• Collaborate with internal departments to integrate safety and training initiatives across operations.
• Provide safety guidance, technical support, and subject-matter expertise to management and staff.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by or those an employee encounters to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, defined light level work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position has general office environment and field work for training field applications and crew visits. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some time may be spent in business travel for training and development as directed.

We are the third-largest electric co-op in Florida and the seventh-largest in the nation and we are looking for qualified, energetic and committed candidates to join our successful TEAM!

Sumter Electric Cooperative is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.

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