Apprentice Rural Electric Cooperative Jobs in Indiana

As an electric cooperative, Hendricks Power is part of the nation's largest energy network which includes 1,000 electric cooperatives, public power districts, power supply generation and transmission cooperatives, statewide associations, regional trade and service associations, supply and manufacturing cooperatives, data processing cooperatives and employee credit unions. Electric cooperatives alone serve 32 million customers in 46 states, and cover more land mass than any of the nation's single electric utilities. Hendricks Power Cooperative celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2001. Formed in 1936, following the creation of Franklin D. Roosevelt's Rural Electrification Administration (REA), Hendricks Power Cooperative started with a small meeting of 12 people, farmers and rural residents, unable to convince the local utility, which was owned by investors, to build lines to serve them. They claimed it simply wasn't profitable to provide service to such sparsely-populated areas. The formal construction of these rural electric lines began the summer of 1937. On January 1, 1938, the first 122 miles of line was energized. Approximately 400 members received power to their homes and farms for the first time. The name Hendricks County Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) was adopted, as the cooperative slowly grew. Today, Hendricks Power Cooperative serves over 35,000 members in Hendricks, Putnam, Morgan and Montgomery counties.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in Occupational Safety, Safety & Loss Control or related field.

• Journeyman Lineman or equivalent related work experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required; instructor certification preferred.
• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred with ability to obtain OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Certified Loss Control Prevention (CLCP) preferred or attainable.
• OSHA 511 Trainer certification preferred or attainable.
• 5-7 years of experience working with OSHA regulations preferred.

Personal & Position Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with strong English verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and present to executive team and board of directors
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Willingness and ability to work in both office and field environments
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

A strong emphasis is placed on collaboration, leadership, and project management, with a focus on driving accountability and continuous improvement. Hendricks Power values integrity, innovation and service and seeks a leader who will make a meaningful impact on employee safety and organizational performance.

Interested and potentially qualified applicants apply at:

https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/WabashValleyPowerAlliance/hendricks-power. Salary based on experience. No phone calls please. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.