Are you working in a job that lets you make a life-saving difference every day? If not, check out Indiana Electric Cooperatives. Indiana Electric Cooperatives exists to support 38 member cooperatives with tools and resources they need to operate safely, efficiently and legally. We are hiring a safety and risk management instructor to provide high quality training, safety education and programming for cooperative members. The ideal candidate will enjoy a fast-paced, energetic and varied environment where he/she is comfortable making decisions on how to reach learners. This position requires routine travel throughout Indiana and a company car is provided.
We offer an excellent benefit package that includes:
Competitive salary
Flexible work environment and paid time off
Defined benefit pension plan (you read that right – we still have an incredible pension plan!)
401(k) plan with company match
Health, vision, life and disability insurance
Identity theft insurance
Opportunities for learning and development
Supportive culture and a work/life balance
Essential Functions
Researches, develops and creates quality safety training programs in areas including, but not limited to, the environment, employee safety, safety codes, fire codes, operator licensing and vehicle use.
Instructs safety training programs for employees of member cooperatives.
Assists with training for Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP); this involves overseeing the programming at one or more hands-on schools (i.e., basic/advanced climbing schools; material bucket/hot line school; underground residential distribution (URD) school; substation school; meter, regulator, basic staking, and 12 KV rubber gloving school).
Sets expectations and evaluates student performance to grant certification and/or accreditation.
At the senior level, this position teaches classes at the hands-on schools; this involves teaching the curriculum and grading homework that is distributed throughout the course of the program.
Assists with disaster planning and storm restorations, traveling to cooperative locations to coordinate and route work crews or to work with storm crews as needed.
Assists IEC members with onsite accident investigations.
Performs Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP) audits.
Develops and presents public safety programs to local law enforcement, schools and other local groups.
Researches, monitors and disseminates industry trends and safety information generated by OSHA, IOSHA, the EPA and other relevant agencies; attends conferences and classes to stay current in the field.
Job Requirements
Associate degree with emphasis in line technology, engineering technology, safety, loss control, compliance or a related field.
Five to seven years of journeyman and/or electrical lineman experience.
Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP), Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP), CPR/first aid instructor, OSHA 10- and 30-hour courses, NUTSEA, and QUAD state instructor courses are preferred.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for continuous improvement and excellence in their work performance. An unwavering commitment to member service is essential to success in this role. Travel throughout Indiana is required.
Please apply per the link below and include a cover letter and resume with your application. Qualified candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager or human resources.
Indiana Electric Cooperatives is an equal opportunity employer.