Manager of Safety, Training & Compliance

Wabash Valley Power Alliance•Avon, IN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Hendricks Power Cooperative, an electric cooperative serving over 35,000 members across four counties in Indiana, is seeking an experienced Manager of Safety, Training & Compliance. This role is crucial for leading and strengthening the Cooperative’s safety program, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in safety and training effectiveness. The Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the safety program, including audits, inspections, incident investigations, and employee training, playing a key part in fostering a proactive safety culture, protecting employees, and supporting reliable operations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety, Safety & Loss Control or related field.
CPR/First Aid certification required
Proven leadership skills with strong English verbal and written communication abilities
Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and present to executive team and board of directors
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
Willingness and ability to work in both office and field environments
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman Lineman or equivalent related work experience preferred.
CPR/First Aid instructor certification preferred.
OSHA 10-hour certification preferred with ability to obtain OSHA 30-hour certification.
Certified Loss Control Prevention (CLCP) preferred or attainable.
OSHA 511 Trainer certification preferred or attainable.
5-7 years of experience working with OSHA regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
Coordinate, schedule, and maintain records for all safety and compliance training programs.
Deliver in-house safety training, as qualified, for all employees, including new hire orientation.
Conduct weekly field safety observations to reinforce safe work practices and identify improvement opportunities.
Facilitate monthly safety committee meetings, including documentation and follow-up actions.
Maintain and continuously improve the Cooperative’s Safety Manual; ensure updates are effectively communicated and consistently applied.
Administer the PPE program, including procurement, compliance, and proper usage standards.
Investigate, analyze, and review accidents, incidents and near-miss reports and implement corrective actions.
Respond to incident locations and emergencies, as needed, including outside normal business hours.
Manage corrective actions for spill-related incidents in accordance with the Spill Prevention program.
Inspect trucks, tools, and PPE to ensure safe operation and proper maintenance.
Proactively address and resolve employee safety concerns.
Support organizational resilience through disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Align safety initiatives with overall strategy, timelines, and budgets.
Recommend and implement process improvements and corrective actions to enhance safety performance.