High Voltage Safety Trainer (Electric Utilities)

Carian•Akron, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

CARIAN is seeking an experienced High Voltage Safety Trainer to develop and deliver practical electrical safety training for personnel working in and around high-voltage electrical systems. The position combines hands-on electrical field experience, technical instruction, and safety leadership to strengthen hazard recognition, safe work practices, and demonstrated workforce competency. The trainer works with safety professionals, field leadership, and project teams to provide classroom, virtual, and hands-on instruction aligned with applicable safety standards, equipment, job responsibilities, and site-specific procedures. This hybrid position is based in the Akron, Ohio region and requires regular weekly travel to client offices, utility facilities, substations, and project sites for training and practical competency assessments. Occasional overnight travel and training outside normal business hours may be required. Work includes field-based training, classroom instruction, and independent preparation and administrative work. Schedules and locations vary according to training needs and project requirements. Training and assessments support employer qualification decisions but do not independently authorize personnel to perform energized electrical work or switching operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by an electrical apprenticeship, technical training program, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 5 years of hands-on electrical field experience, including direct experience with high-voltage electrical equipment and associated safe work practices.
Demonstrated experience delivering technical training, mentoring electrical workers, or conducting practical competency assessments.
Strong working knowledge of applicable electrical safety requirements, including OSHA standards and recognized industry safe work practices.
Understanding of electrical hazards, arc-flash protection, energy isolation, grounding, approach distances, and electrical PPE requirements.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, equipment documentation, and site-specific procedures.
Strong communication, presentation, and instructional skills, including the ability to engage experienced field personnel and less experienced employees.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, presentation software, and electronic training documentation systems.
Ability to work independently, coordinate training schedules, and travel regularly to assigned offices and project locations.
Ability to conduct classroom and practical training, access designated field training areas, and demonstrate equipment use while wearing required PPE, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in electric utility transmission and distribution, substations, industrial power systems, or high-voltage testing and maintenance.
Experience as a journeyman electrician, lineworker, substation technician, electrical safety instructor, or related technical professional.
Familiarity with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269, NFPA 70E, and other applicable electrical safety standards.
Relevant electrical trade credentials, electrical safety certifications, or technical instructor qualifications.
Experience supporting electrical safety audits, incident investigations, corrective-action training, or workforce qualification programs.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver instructor-led, virtual, and hands-on electrical safety training for field personnel, supervisors, and employees exposed to high-voltage hazards.
Create and maintain training materials, lesson plans, practical demonstrations, job aids, written assessments, and competency evaluations.
Teach electrical hazard recognition, energized equipment identification, nominal voltage determination, and applicable approach and clearance distances.
Train personnel on shock and arc-flash hazards, risk assessments, job briefings, and safe work planning.
Instruct personnel on establishing electrically safe work conditions, energy isolation, lockout/tagout, absence-of-voltage verification, and protective grounding, as applicable.
Demonstrate proper selection, inspection, use, and care of electrical PPE, voltage-rated tools, testing instruments, and protective equipment.
Facilitate scenario-based training on switching safety, induced voltage, backfeed, step-and-touch potential, and electrical emergency response using approved procedures.
Conduct practical skills assessments, evaluate proficiency, identify knowledge gaps, and recommend targeted coaching or retraining.
Maintain accurate training records, attendance, assessment results, course materials, and retraining schedules.
Collaborate with safety and field leadership to identify training needs based on field observations, audits, equipment changes, and incident lessons learned.
Monitor training activities for safe conditions, proper equipment use, and compliance with established safety procedures.
Support continuous improvement of electrical safety training programs, instructional methods, and competency assessment processes.
Travel regularly to client offices, utility facilities, substations, and project locations to conduct training and assessments.