Program Leader, LOTO

TPI Composites•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; supports 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 qualifications; supports onboarding and workforce development; and addresses training gaps. It also conducts field audits and compliance reviews, provides coaching and corrective-action recommendations, reviews findings and performance metrics, and partners with Operations leadership on accountability and safety performance. The role oversees LOTO and electrical safety equipment programs, including asset management, replacement schedules, calibration, certification tracking, inventory planning, procurement, distribution, and records. It collaborates with Supply Chain and Purchasing, 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.

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 proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of Internet, inventory, payroll, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Responsibilities

Serve as the company subject matter expert for LOTO, electrical safety, and related safe work practices.
Develop, maintain, and improve company policies, procedures, and standards related to electrical safety and LOTO.
Ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Promote consistent adoption of electrical safety best practices across operations.
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 initiatives.
Identify training gaps and implement corrective actions to improve knowledge, compliance, and field performance.
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 opportunities for improvement.
Partner with Operations leadership to strengthen accountability and safety performance throughout the organization.
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 to ensure equipment availability and cost-effective inventory management.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes in safety regulations.
Evaluate new equipment, tools, and program enhancements to improve safety, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
Recommend and implement best practices that support safety performance and customer confidence.