Safety & Training Lead - Development, Compliance & Programs

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is seeking a senior safety and training leader to supervise, develop and implement comprehensive safety education programs for staff across the organization. The role requires extensive experience in safety, adult education and regulatory compliance, with a focus on improving staff performance and ensuring adherence to federal, state and tribal standards.

Responsibilities include developing performance expectations, budgeting for safety programs, coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, organizational learning & development, human resources, or related field.
• 10 years of safety and adult education experience in public utility or construction related industry.
• 5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• OSHA 1910 and 1926 30-Hour certification.
• Instructor certification or equivalent.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required, subject to motor record review.

Responsibilities

• Improves staff effectiveness by counseling, training and recommending corrective action for employees; planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising tasks and results.
• Oversees the supervision of personnel, including work allocation, time approval, hiring, training, orientation, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and motivates staff to peak productivity.
• Develops measurable performance expectations for assigned staff according to department goals.
• Establishes, implements and communicates goals, objectives, policies and procedures per strategic plan and laws.
• Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication between personnel and program activities.
• Prepares and administers annual budget; justifies budget recommendations.
• Manages safety policies, procedures and plans; collaborates with stakeholders on updates.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, Tribal and local regulations and standards.
• Maintains ERP; coordinates training, exercises and updates.
• Oversees safety-related public information programs; advises management on effectiveness.
• Analyzes work performance to improve safety; ensures safe work activities.
• Assists the Safety, Training and Regulatory Compliance Manager as assigned.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements; adheres to quality and customer service standards.
• Generates safety reports and identifies root causes to reduce hazards.
• Oversees design and measurement of training programs for NTUA workforce.
• Develops training materials and manuals.
• Evaluates training effectiveness and instructor performance.
• Coordinates NTUA education programs and reports metrics.
• Incorporates NTUA Vision, Mission, Values in program initiatives.
• Maintains knowledge of safety regulations and acts as SME.
• Advocates and models safe, ethical behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Organizational Learning & Development, Human Resources or related field

High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Job description

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is seeking a senior safety and training leader to supervise, develop and implement comprehensive safety education programs for staff across the organization. The role requires extensive experience in safety, adult education and regulatory compliance, with a focus on improving staff performance and ensuring adherence to federal, state and tribal standards.

Responsibilities include developing performance expectations, budgeting for safety programs, coordinating