Safety Training Instructor

Cobb EMC•Marietta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a seasoned electric utility professional who knows that safety is more than a checklist — it’s a mindset, a responsibility, and a way to protect the people who keep our communities powered? Cobb EMC is looking for a Safety Training Instructor to lead engaging, hands-on safety and job training programs that help reduce employee accidents and injuries while strengthening safe work practices across the organization. This role is perfect for someone who brings deep line work experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for coaching others. You’ll develop curriculum, conduct training and testing sessions, maintain employee training records, coordinate monthly GEMC safety training programs, and help employees build confidence in safely performing job skills.

Requirements

High School diploma
Minimum eight years experience in electric utility line work
Minimum of two years’ experience as First-Class Lineman
Thorough knowledge of corporate safety practices and procedures
Thorough knowledge of principles of basic electricity
Thorough knowledge of first aid
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements
Comprehensive knowledge of distribution feeds and circuits and switches
Demonstrated proficiency in both underground and overhead line construction
Demonstrated proficiency in live-line maintenance
Demonstrated proficiency in climbing poles
Demonstrated proficiency in working from a bucket
Exhibits a high standard for safety through knowledge and leadership of current safety requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent motivation skills
Public speaking skills
Presentation skills
Ability to appropriately handle confidential information
Ability to handle member complaint calls professionally
Proficient with MS Office Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Possess valid Class A Commercial Georgia driver’s license and relevant endorsements
Ability to become certified as a trainer of trenching, shoring, flagging, forklift, medic first aid and CPR, and Manual Uniform Traffic Control Devices Instructor
Possess an Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Operator’s Certification

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Business, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field.
Obtain Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification within 5 years
Obtain Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) certification within 5 years
Ability to complete Northwest Lineman College apprentice program within 5 years

Responsibilities

Design, deliver, and continuously improve training programs that support safe, effective work practices.
Develop curriculum and lesson plans.
Schedule training with minimal disruption to work schedules.
Maintain accurate training records.
Coordinate GEMC safety training.
Train employees on Right to Know and SDS compliance.
Serve as a supervisor during safety training programs.
Coach employees through hands-on learning.
Monitor performance with operations supervisors.
Reinforce safe job practices with consistency and fairness.
Help establish and maintain corporate safety standards.
Monitor safety policies and practices.
Support compliance with the E.C.S. Accreditation Program of GA.
Conduct field observations.
Prepare written reports.
Make safety recommendations.
Help ensure Cobb EMC maintains its Safety Accreditation Certification.
Train appropriate employees on commercial vehicle operation.
Help ensure CDL requirements are met and renewed within required timeframes.
Complete and maintain paperwork.
Review traffic violations and motor vehicle records in accordance with federal motor carrier regulations.
Conduct on-site investigations involving company vehicles and/or injured employees.
Provide reports to the Director of Safety Operations.
Investigate and process general liability claims.
Coordinate communication with third parties, insurance carriers, police agencies, and contractors.
Maintain related documentation.