Program Leader, LOTO

TPI Composites Inc•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Program Leader, LOTO serves as the company subject matter expert for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and related safe work practices. The role develops, maintains, and improves company policies, procedures, and standards; ensures compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements; and promotes consistent adoption of electrical safety best practices across operations. The position develops and delivers training in LOTO, electrical safety, rigging, and tag-lining; assesses technician skills and competency; supports onboarding and workforce development; and addresses training gaps through corrective actions. It also conducts field audits, observations, and compliance reviews, provides coaching and corrective recommendations, analyzes audit trends and performance metrics, and partners with Operations leadership to strengthen safety accountability. The role oversees LOTO and electrical safety equipment programs, including asset management, replacement schedules, calibration, certification tracking, inventory planning, procurement, distribution, and recordkeeping. It collaborates with Supply Chain and Purchasing to maintain equipment availability and cost-effective inventory management. The Program Leader also monitors industry trends and regulatory changes, evaluates equipment and program enhancements, and recommends and implements practices to improve safety, efficiency, operational effectiveness, and customer confidence. TPI Composites is a global provider of structural composites products and a U.S.-based independent manufacturer of composite wind blades, serving wind turbine manufacturers in the United States, Europe, and Asia through advanced manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts including percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Knowledge of Internet, inventory, payroll, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
Successful completion of a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

Serve as the company subject matter expert for LOTO, electrical safety, and related safe work practices.
Develop, maintain, and improve company electrical safety and LOTO policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements and promote consistent adoption of electrical safety best practices.
Develop and deliver LOTO, electrical safety, rigging, and tag-lining training programs.
Conduct skills assessments and evaluate technician competency and qualification requirements.
Support technician onboarding and workforce development; identify training gaps and implement corrective actions.
Conduct field audits, observations, and compliance reviews to evaluate adherence to safety standards and procedures.
Provide coaching, recommendations, and corrective actions to support safe work execution.
Analyze audit findings, trends, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Partner with Operations leadership to strengthen accountability and safety performance.
Oversee LOTO and electrical safety equipment programs, including asset management, replacement schedules, calibration requirements, and certification tracking.
Coordinate inventory planning, procurement, and distribution of electrical safety equipment and related materials.
Maintain records for equipment accountability, inspections, certifications, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams on equipment availability and cost-effective inventory management.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes in safety regulations.
Evaluate new equipment, tools, and program enhancements; recommend and implement best practices to improve safety, efficiency, operational effectiveness, and customer confidence.