Safety Training Instructor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Overview

Are you a seasoned electric utility professional who knows that safety is more than a checklist - it's a mindset, a responsibility, and a way to protect the people who keep our communities powered? Cobb EMC is looking for a Safety Training Instructor to lead engaging, hands-on safety and job training programs that help reduce employee accidents and injuries while strengthening safe work practices across the organization. [Safety Tra...ng Posting | Word]

This role is perfect for someone who brings deep line work experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for coaching others. You'll develop curriculum, conduct training and testing sessions, maintain employee training records, coordinate monthly GEMC safety training programs, and help employees build confidence in safely performing job skills

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

Benefits:  

• Company paid Health Insurance Premiums!
• Insurance is effective your first day of employment
• Retirement Security Pension plan!
• Automatic 7% Company paid contribution to 401k with additional matching!
• Annual Bonus Program!
• Tuition and Certification reimbursement!
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To learn more about Cobb EMC visit our website at www.cobbemc.com

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Lead Safety and Job Training ProgramsYou'll design, deliver, and continuously improve training programs that support safe, effective work practices. This includes developing curriculum and lesson plans, scheduling training with minimal disruption to work schedules, maintaining accurate training records, coordinating GEMC safety training, and training employees on Right to Know and SDS complianceCoach, Guide, and Develop Employees

As a Safety Training Instructor, you'll 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

You'll 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 help ensure Cobb EMC maintains its Safety Accreditation Certification. 

Support CDL and Motor Carrier Programs

You'll train appropriate employees on commercial vehicle operation, help 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

You'll 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

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

High School                                                                                                                                                                              

Minimum eight years experience in electric utility line work, including a minimum of two years' experience as First-Class Lineman

Thorough knowledge of corporate safety practices and procedures, principles of basic electricity, and first aid 

Working knowledge of OSHA requirements

SKILLS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Comprehensive knowledge of distribution feeds and circuits and switches.                                                                                                                                Demonstrated proficiency in both 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 motivation 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.

Possess valid Class A Commercial Georgia driver's license and relevant endorsements

Certification Requirements

Ability to become certified as a trainer of trenching, shoring, flagging, forklift, medic first aid and CPR, and

Manual Uniform Traffic Control Devices Instructor

Possess an Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Operator's Certification

Obtain Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification within 5 years

Obtain Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) certification within 5 years

Ability to complete Northwest Lineman College apprentice program within 5 years

PREFERRED:

Associate degree in Business, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field.

CORE Values:

Put People First

Care, listen and connect. Think team, not self. Respect and value differences. 

Stay Safe

No shortcuts. See the big picture, no tunnel vision. Look out for each other

Innovate

Embrace change. Think big and bold. Be part of the solution. 

Own It

Own your attitude, actions and words. Find a way. No BCD. Never stop learning. 

EOE/Disability/Vets/Drug-Free Workplace

Qualifications:Minimum Requirements:High School Minimum eight years experience in electric utility line work, including a minimum of two years' experience as First-Class Lineman Thorough knowledge of corporate safety practices and procedures, principles of basic electricity, and first aid Working knowledge of OSHA requirements SKILLS: Comprehensive knowledge of distribution feeds and circuits and switches. Demonstrated proficiency in both 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 requirementsExcellent oral and written communication and motivation skills Public speaking and presentation skillsAbility to appropriately handle confidential information and handle member complaint calls professionally.Proficient with MS Office Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Possess valid Class A Commercial Georgia driver's license and relevant endorsements Certification RequirementsAbility to become certified as a trainer of trenching, shoring, flagging, forklift, medic first aid and CPR, and Manual Uniform Traffic Control Devices InstructorPossess an Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Operator's CertificationObtain Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification within 5 yearsObtain Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) certification within 5 yearsAbility to complete Northwest Lineman College apprentice program within 5 years PREFERRED:Associate degree in Business, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field.CORE Values:Put People FirstCare, listen and connect. Think team, not self. Respect and value differences.Stay SafeNo shortcuts. See the big picture, no tunnel vision. Look out for each otherInnovateEmbrace change. Think big and bold. Be part of the solution.Own ItOwn your attitude, actions and words. Find a way. No BCD. Never stop learning.EOE/Disability/Vets/Drug-Free WorkplaceEducation:High School Diploma/GEDEmployment Type: FULL_TIME