Safety and Health – Kinesiologist/Functional Movement

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This posting will fill multiple Kinesiologist/Functional Movement positions. Work Location, Schedule, and Travel Requirements Positions will be located throughout Georgia. This position will require a mix of both office and field work. Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office/in-the-field and one (1) day telecommute (subject to future adjustment). This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 50%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment, directly from customer locations, and from GPC HQ as needed. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Formal education in any of the following is preferred for this position: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics preferred Professional Certification through Board of Certification in Ergonomics (CPE, CHFP) preferred Professional Certification through American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-EP, ACSM-CEP) preferred Professional Certification through National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS, CSPS) preferred Experience Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in performing ergonomics; functional movement, athletic training, or movement analysis, job functions. Ideal candidate will have experience in the field of athletic trainers, exercise physiologist, fitness instructor, or ergonomist are encouraged to apply. Previous experience delivering presentations to large group audiences (50 or more attendees) is required. Experience working with utility or similar industry focusing on functional movement is preferred. JOB SUMMARY Conduct ergonomic and functional movement assessments for job tasks across diverse work environments (Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and corporate settings) Provide actionable feedback and recommendations for task redesign, movement optimization, and employee training. Analyze job tasks requiring awkward posture, lifting techniques, repetitive motions, and physical demands to identify risk factors contributing to musculoskeletal injuries. Develop and deliver training programs focused on proper body mechanics, movement efficiency, and injury prevention. Serve as a technical expert and coach to all employees on safe movement practices and functional conditioning. Support onboarding and refresher training related to functional movement and ergonomics. Collaborate with the Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene and Corporate Communication teams to develop educational materials, videos, and workshops promoting functional movement principles. Assist in creating metrics and evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness and injury reduction outcomes. Stay current with emerging research, technologies, and best practices in occupational health, kinesiology, and movement science. Provide consultation for incident investigations involving musculoskeletal injuries. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Must be highly motivated, self-driven, and capable of working independently with limited or no supervision. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Experience in writing ergonomic and/or functional movement program material is desired. Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization. Ability to translate technical findings into practical workplace solutions. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Products (Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint) Research and analytical skills Superior interpersonal skills

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in performing ergonomics; functional movement, athletic training, or movement analysis, job functions.
Previous experience delivering presentations to large group audiences (50 or more attendees) is required.
Must be highly motivated, self-driven, and capable of working independently with limited or no supervision.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization.
Ability to translate technical findings into practical workplace solutions.
Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Products (Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint)
Research and analytical skills
Superior interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Formal education in any of the following is preferred for this position: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics preferred
Professional Certification through Board of Certification in Ergonomics (CPE, CHFP) preferred
Professional Certification through American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-EP, ACSM-CEP) preferred
Professional Certification through National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS, CSPS) preferred
Ideal candidate will have experience in the field of athletic trainers, exercise physiologist, fitness instructor, or ergonomist are encouraged to apply.
Experience working with utility or similar industry focusing on functional movement is preferred.
Experience in writing ergonomic and/or functional movement program material is desired.

Responsibilities

Conduct ergonomic and functional movement assessments for job tasks across diverse work environments (Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and corporate settings)
Provide actionable feedback and recommendations for task redesign, movement optimization, and employee training.
Analyze job tasks requiring awkward posture, lifting techniques, repetitive motions, and physical demands to identify risk factors contributing to musculoskeletal injuries.
Develop and deliver training programs focused on proper body mechanics, movement efficiency, and injury prevention.
Serve as a technical expert and coach to all employees on safe movement practices and functional conditioning.
Support onboarding and refresher training related to functional movement and ergonomics.
Collaborate with the Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene and Corporate Communication teams to develop educational materials, videos, and workshops promoting functional movement principles.
Assist in creating metrics and evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness and injury reduction outcomes.
Stay current with emerging research, technologies, and best practices in occupational health, kinesiology, and movement science.
Provide consultation for incident investigations involving musculoskeletal injuries.