Electric Safety and Training Coordinator

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. seeks a qualified Electric Safety Training Specialist to develop, implement, and sustain an electric-specific safety and training program for frontline crews.

The role involves coordinating CDL-related training, conducting field safety audits, and ensuring OSHA and NFPA 70E compliance across facilities and operations. Interfaces with Facilities and HR to manage safety equipment programs, supports DOT/FMCSA compliance, investigates incidents, and drives

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, or related field, and three (3) years’ experience in electric utility operations; or an equivalent combination.
• Journeyman Lineman Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of an associate degree and three (3) years of experience.
• State of Texas Class A CDL driver’s license or the ability to obtain with 90 days of position hire date, and ability to maintain
• Basic computer application skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong knowledge of electrical utility operations, safety regulations, or technical trades
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform essential duties in an environment that entails a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and sustain electric-specific safety and training program.
• Coordinate and schedule CDL-related training.
• Perform field safety audits and address compliance issues.
• Manage Electric PPE program and enforce OSHA/NFPA 70E requirements.
• Collaborate with Facilities and HR to ensure safety equipment compliance.
• Monitor DOT vehicle tracking and FMCSA compliance; coordinate dielectric testing.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to reduce risk.
• Lead benchmarking with peers to adopt best practices.

Skills

Electrical safety knowledge

Communication skills

Safety regulations

Microsoft Office

Field safety audits

CDL license

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Safety/Industrial Safety or related field

Journeyman Lineman Certification

Tools

CDL license practicality

Job description

Description

Principal Duties

Develop, implement, and sustain a comprehensive electric-specific safety and training program for electric employees, including but not limited to developing courses and facilitating and/or conducting electric-specific safety training and meetings (e.g., HazCom, fall protection, lockout/tag out, first aid/CPR, confined space entry, work zone safety etc.).

Develop and manage an electric training program aligned with established skill level progression pathways, to include coordinating and scheduling CDL-related training with the City’s CDL Program Specialist.

Perform field safety audits, inspect and evaluate work sites and facilities, observe workers to ensure safety protocols and standards are being followed. Recommend preventive and corrective measures where needed, and work with leadership to address compliance and safety issues.

Manage logistics of the Electric Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E standards, to include but not limited to overseeing PPE inventory and mandatory maintenance activities such as visual inspections, dielectric cleaning, periodic safety testing, repairs, distribution, and maintaining compliance tracking data.

Collaborate with internal stakeholder departments (such as Facilities and HR – Risk/Safety) to support facility safety equipment compliance (e.g., fire extinguishers, AEDs, Stop the Bleed kits), serving as the departmental point of contact to ensure equipment tracking, testing, and maintenance align with schedules established by the applicable stakeholder department.

Monitor Department of Transportation (DOT) vehicle tracking and inspection programs for the department to ensure Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) compliance and coordinate mandatory annual and post-repair dielectric testing for all insulated aerial devices and specialty fleet vehicles.

Collaborate with Risk Management and City safety personnel to investigate workplace incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize future risk.

Serve as a technical resource on electrical safety, operations, and regulatory compliance.Coordinate and perform benchmarking initiatives with peer utilities to evaluate, adopt, and implement evolving industry best practices (NESC, APPA, ANSI, DOT, OSHA, EPA, etc.) to cultivate a zero-incident safety culture.

Execute continuous improvement initiatives to evaluate electric-related operational risks, develop actionable corrective measures, and strengthen safety performance through targeted training frameworks.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

Associate Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, or related field, and three (3) years’ experience in electric utility operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Journeyman Lineman Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of an associate degree and three (3) years of experience.

State of Texas Class A CDL driver’s license or the ability to obtain with 90 days of position hire date, and ability to maintain

Basic computer application skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strong knowledge of electrical utility operations, safety regulations, or technical trades

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and use sound judgement

Ability to perform essential duties in an environment that entails a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures

Preferred:

Associate degree and five (5) years or more of experience in electric utility operations

Knowledge of heavy equipment and commercial vehicle maintenance, operation, and safety procedures

Safety certifications such as OSHA-30, first aid/CPR/AED instructor, Defensive Driving instructor, etc

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

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