Team Coordinator, Operations Skills Development

Cobb EMC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Premiums

First-day Coverage

Pension Plan

401k with company match

Annual Bonus Program

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

Cobb EMC is seeking an experienced Team Coordinator, Operations Skills Development to lead and support training across the Operations Department. You will develop, coordinate, and evaluate apprentice lineman programs, maintain curricula, and coordinate field training with lineman schools to build future talent.

The role focuses on safety, live-line work, and program management, including scheduling, budgeting, and reporting on trainee progress.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Eight years' electric utility line work experience, including 2 years as 1st Class Lineman.
• Specialized training in live-line work and distribution line construction.
• Knowledge of line feed system locations and system maps.
• Familiarity with GUFPA regulations and NPDES controls.
• Northwest Georgia Lineman Program completion within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations Training and Development.
• Develop, implement, and manage the Apprentice Lineman Training Program.
• Identify training gaps and skill-development needs across Operations.
• Coordinate training for forestry, equipment operators, apprentice linemen, first-class linemen, and foremen.
• Manage the Northwest Georgia Lineman Program including materials, testing, and delivery.
• Maintain continuity of training at the yard and for new equipment operations.
• Document, analyze, and report trainee progress.

Skills

Leadership

Training coordination

Communication

Safety

Decision making

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Northwest Georgia Lineman Program completion within 2 years

Tools

Flagging Certification (GA)

Cobb County Excavating and Trenching Certification

Class A CDL

ITS Operator Certification

SCADA knowledge

GUFPA knowledge

NPDES knowledge

Job description

4- 10 hour shifts per week, 630am-5pm (OT and on-call as needed)

Build Skills. Strengthen Safety. Develop The Future Of Operations.

Cobb EMC is seeking an experienced and collaborative Team Coordinator, Operations Skills Development to lead and support training initiatives across the Operations Department. In this role, you will identify training needs, develop and coordinate technical learning programs, evaluate field skills, and help employees gain the knowledge required to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. You will also maintain training curriculum and facilitate the Northwest Lineman College Power Delivery Program. The position works closely with career academies and lineman schools to build relationships, increase awareness of Cobb EMC, and support the development of future talent.

Schedule

4- 10 hour shifts per week, 630am-5pm (OT and on-call 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!

To learn more about Cobb EMC visit our website at www.cobbemc.com

What you will be doing

Lead Operations Training and Development

• Develop, implement, and manage the Apprentice Lineman Training Program.
• Identify training gaps and skill-development needs throughout Operations.
• Coordinate training programs for forestry employees, equipment operators, apprentice linemen, first-class linemen, and foremen.
• Manage the Northwest Georgia Lineman Program, including orientation, training materials, books, testing, and program delivery.
• Maintain continuity of training at the training and evaluation yard.
• Coordinate training for the installation and operation of new electrical equipment.
• Document, analyze, and report each participant’s progress within assigned training programs.

Evaluate Skills and Strengthen Safety

• Observe employees in the field to identify individual training and development needs.
• Coordinate field evaluations for designated Operations employees.
• Observe live-line maintenance activities and evaluate work practices for safety, efficiency, and technical knowledge.
• Conduct crew visits and after-hours inspections to evaluate work procedures, employee skills, and additional training needs.
• Provide constructive feedback and appropriate input for development plans and employee evaluations.
• Promote safe work practices and report unsafe conditions, environments, or procedures.

Manage Programs, Reports, and Budgets

• Prepare monthly training schedules.
• Report employee training progress monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Prepare SWOT analyses for employees participating in training programs.
• Assist with the annual Operations training budget, including external training opportunities.
• Monitor training-related expenditures effectively.

Support and Develop Employees

• Coach employees and reinforce learning through direct involvement.
• Manage daily workloads and schedules.
• Conduct performance planning and review sessions.
• Handle employment responsibilities for assigned staff, including hiring, promotion, training, and termination.
• Promote fair and consistent treatment and actively support Equal Employment Opportunity.

Deliver Outstanding Member Service

• Ensure member inquiries are handled promptly, courteously, and professionally.
• Follow concerns through to completion while providing fair and equitable treatment.
• Resolve inquiries at the appropriate level whenever possible.

Provide On-Call Leadership

• Coordinate line crews and support efficient field operations.
• Help ensure jobs are completed and power outages are restored within established timeframes.
• Oversee crew-scheduling applications.
• Supervise live-line work with a strong focus on crew safety.
• Respond to emergency calls.
• Manage the Command Center during outages when assigned

Minimum Requirements

High School or equivalent.

Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in electric utility line work (2) two years’ experience as 1st Class Lineman

Specialized training in live-line work, distribution line construction, and applied electricity.

Knowledge of line feed system locations and interpretation of system maps.

Demonstrated expertise in the principles of basic electricity, safety rules and regulations, and corporate policies and procedures.

Knowledge of the SCADA system, distribution lines, substation locations, and load management systems and equipment.

Thorough knowledge of Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act (GUFPA) regulations.

Knowledge of Georgia’s National Pollutions Discharge Erosion Sediment (NPDES) Control.

Successful completion of the Northwest Georgia Lineman Program within 2 years of hire.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated decision-making skills, excellent communication skills, and excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information in a training environment to various skill set employees.
• Proficiency with personal computers. Basic Knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Possess valid Georgia Flagging Certification and Cobb County Excavating and Trenching Certification.
• Possess valid Class A Commercial Georgia driver’s license and relevant endorsements
• Possess an Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Operator's Certification.

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.

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