Water Safety & Process Trainer

Lansing Board of Water & Light; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous time off & holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan with company match

On-site facilities and development

Job summary

Lansing Board of Water & Light is seeking a skilled Training and Safety Specialist to plan, coordinate, and deliver training for transmission and distribution systems, focusing on safe work practices and equipment operation. The role emphasizes incident investigations, safety program design, and collaboration with safety committees.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in water utilities training or safety, MIOSHA boot camp completion within one year, and strong communication and PC skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Water Construction, Training, Safety, or Risk Management.
• MDEQ S-3 license within two years of hire.
• MIOSHA Level I and II Boot Camp within one year of hire.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with PC and MS Office.
• Ability to adapt procedures, tools, and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, and delivers safety and training programs for water, steam, and chilled water systems.
• Investigates incidents, hazards, and near-miss events and tracks corrective actions.
• Designs and maintains courses to refresh employee skills and safety knowledge.
• Monitors training progress and recommends remedial activities as needed.
• Engages with safety committees and external agencies to ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Adaptability to procedures/tools/equip

Training expertise

Driver's license

Knowledge of training processes

Job description

Position Summary:

Planning, coordinating, and facilitating training and instruction in construction and installation of transmission and distribution systems for water, steam, and chilled water utilities. Training in safe operation of tools and equipment. Monitors work practices and provide coaching and direction that assures work is being done in a safe, effective manner.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Job Specifications:

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in any combination of the following: Water Construction, Training, Safety, Risk Management
• MDEQ S-3 license within two years of hire.
• Completion of MIOSHA’s Level I and Level II Boot Camp within one year of hire
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with PC and common business software, e.g. MS Office.
• Ability to adapt procedures, techniques, tools materials and equipment as needed.
• Ability to apply mastery of skills in the training field, through supplier or vendor training.
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of training processes, documentation, and material preparation; training and utility facilities, equipment, supplies and techniques; water distribution and safety

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. _

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
• Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long-term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL’s Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
• Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
• Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
• Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!

About BWL:

The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing’s city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country’s best publicly‑owned utilities.

The Location:

Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation’s premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.

THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER