Trainer, Safety & Process Electric T&D

Lansing Board of Water and Light; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Power in Lansing, MI, seeks a Training Specialist for Traffic, Boulevard, overhead and underground TD transmission and distribution. You will plan, coordinate and facilitate training, instruct staff on plant operations, and provide safety training.

The role requires Journeyman line worker certification or equivalent, 3–5 years of electrical/TD experience, plus 2–4 years of training/presentation. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Journeyman line worker certification (electrician, overhead line worker, or equivalent) or an equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of electrical or Traffic/ECM TD experience; 2–4 years in training/presentation.
• Knowledge of electrical testing and grounding; broad training/utility facilities knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to plan, present, and manage groups.

Responsibilities

• Leads trainees in operational training programs for TD transmission and distribution.
• Develops procedures with T&D management and coordinates safe work practices.
• Coordinates incident/hazard investigations and recommends corrective actions.
• Designs and maintains courses to refresh employees on work skills and safety.
• Interacts with agencies, utilities, and organizations to address safety concerns.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Training and presentation

MS Office proficiency

Electrical knowledge basics

Driver's license

Education

Journeyman line worker certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

Plans, coordinates, and facilitates training and instruction in Traffic, Boulevard, overhead, and underground transmission and distribution
facilities. Trains staffs on plant operations and duties. Provides safety training for Traffic, Boulevard, overhead, and underground
transmission and distribution employees. Monitors operations and maintenance work practices and provides coaching and direction that
assures work is being done in a safe, effective manner.

Essential Functions

• Leads Traffic, Boulevard, overhead, and underground transmission and distribution trainees in operational training programs.
• Develops with T&D management new procedures.
• Develops and coordinates safe work practices in conformance with BWL and other applicable standards.
• Coordinates and tracks the investigation of incidents, hazards and near-miss events.
• Provides recommendations for corrective actions as a result of incidents, hazards or near-miss events and tracks implementation.
• Coordinates and facilitates safety awareness programs.
• Designs, develops, and maintains courses and programs to refresh and update employees on work related skills.
• Monitors the training processes to determine degree of trainee advancement and recommends remedial activities when appropriate.
• Coordinates with organizational safety and training committees to insure adherence to BWL safety procedures.
• Designs, develops, and maintains program/courses to provide employees with the skills required to perform their work.
• Interacts with federal, state, and local agencies, other utilities and community organizations to exchange information and address safety concerns.
• Performs other duties as necessitated by job responsibilities.
• Attends all training for safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by Supervisor, BWL or governmental agency, such as MIOSHA.
• Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes.
• Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Specifications

Required

• This position requires knowledge which is normally required through the completion of Journeyman line worker certification (electrician, overhead line worker, or equivalent); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This position requires a minimum of three to five years of previous electrical or Traffic, ECM, overhead, and underground transmission and distribution experience. A minimum of two to four years of training and / or presentation experience is also required.
• Knowledge of electrical testing and grounding.
• Knowledge of the electrical workings of related devices.
• Broad knowledge of training and utility facilities, equipment, supplies, and techniques.
• The successful candidate must have broad knowledge of training and utility facilities, equipment, supplies and techniques and the ability to apply mastery of skills in the training field, through supplier or vendor training and workplace safety.
• Must have excellent verbal/ written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate basic level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have demonstrated management and project management skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. Ability to ensure compliance with MIOSHA, arc flash ratings.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data from computerized, typed and written sources.
• Ability to be on call as required.
• Ability to plan, direct and manage the work of others, organize, plan and prioritize projects, identify problems and propose and implement solutions, conduct group presentations, grasp and communicate complex issues covering a wide range of disciplines.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to move about inside the
office environment including the use of stairs, industrial and field environments, including uneven terrain. Constantly operates a computer,
and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with
other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and/or position the body to reach
items on the floor/below the knee level or reach overhead. May be required to climb ladders or stairs, wear a respirator, recognize small
numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment. Works in a temperature-controlled office
environment, outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this
position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills that may be required of the employee.
Management reserves the right to add, remove, or otherwise alter these duties, responsibilities, and skills at any time.