Safety and Technical Specialist

auduboncorporatecareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Safety and Technical Specialist to join our offsite office. The role trains new team members and establishes safe work behaviors while developing and implementing safety training to promote a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include delivering environmental, occupational health, safety, and wind energy systems training, evaluating understanding, and maintaining training records. The position requires travel up to 30% and relocation to Tonkawa area if needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ year wind turbine service/maintenance experience
• HS diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in Safety/Health or Wind Tech preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DOT regs for wind energy
• GWO Instructor Qualification Training preferred
• First-Aid/CPR trainer certification preferred
• OSHA 501 and 511 preferred
• Experience delivering curriculum in classroom and real-world settings
• Valid driver’s license with clean record
• Willing to relocate to Tonkawa, OK area or nearby
• Up to 30% travel
• Ability to plan and present EHS training programs
• MS Office proficiency
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Ability to train on multiple subjects and check trainee understanding

Responsibilities

• Deliver training on environmental, occupational health, safety, and technical topics
• Evaluate trainee understanding with tests or practical exercises
• Provide GWO BST, BTT, ART, and SLS training
• Provide initial and refresher 1st Aid, CPR, AED training
• Maintain safety-related documents and records
• Develop and maintain training documentation and LMS
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Training delivery

Safety training

GWO BST/BTT/ART/SLS

First-Aid/CPR training

OSHA knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Travel up to 30%

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Safety/Env/Wind Tech

Tools

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Safety and Technical Specialist to join our team in our offsite Office. The Safety and Technical Specialist will get to train new team members and be the first person to establish safe work behaviors for our new employees. This position also develops and implements safety training to promote a safe work environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver training to personnel on environmental, occupational health, safety related items, and technical topics such as hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems related to wind energy systems
• Ensure the effectiveness of training by evaluating the students’ understanding through written tests, practical exercises or other evaluation methods
• Provide GWO initial and refresher training in Basic Safety Training (BST), Basic Technical Training (BTT), Advanced Rescue Training (ART), & Slinger Signalman training (SLS).
• Provide initial and refresher 1st Aid, CPR, & AED training to employees
• Ensure the recording and retention of safety related documents and records
• Develop and maintain training documentation and learning management systems
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• At least one (1) year experience in service, maintenance and repair of wind turbines as a field technician
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Safety, Environmental Science, Wind Energy Technology or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT/Federal Motor Carrier regulations, standards and best practices as applicable to the wind energy sector
• Wind Turbine Rescue Trainer through ENSA, Gravitec, GWO or other body preferred
• First-Aid/CPR Trainer through Medic First Aid, Health and Safety Institute, American Red Cross or other body preferred
• OSHA 501 and 511 preferred
• GWO Instructor Qualification Training (IQT)
• Documented experience delivering curriculum in a classroom and real-world environment
• Valid Driver's License & Acceptable driving record
• Reside in the Tonkawa, OK /Nearby area, or willing to relocate
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 30% of the time
• Able to meet and maintain industry physical fitness requirements.
• Familiarity with planning and presenting EHS training programs
• Use of Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Able to deliver training in multiple subjects and check for understanding by trainee

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled