Safety Training Specialist

RWE•Abilene, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Sr Manager, Operations Training, the Safety Training Specialist will help design and conduct various safety training courses like GWO Basic Safety Training, Confined Space Rescue, Competent Person, etc. amongst other safety training courses, to align employee performance with the goals of organization. The Safety Training Specialist will also determine training objectives and write training programs, including outlines, handouts, courses, exams as well as design practical exercises. The Safety Training Specialist will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Candidates will need a wide degree of creativity and latitude and will be required to perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

Associates degree in related field of either education/learning/training or wind turbine technology
GWO IQT or IQTX or IQTT certification required
Minimum 2 years of experience working at height in wind industry or similar industry
Minimum 2 years of experience delivering formal training programs for adult learners in a safety or technical discipline
Must maintain First Aid/CPR/AED trainer certification
Work requires providing first aid/CPR
Must maintain GWO IQT/IQTX or IQTT
Competent fall protection & rescue trainer or equivalent certifications
Strong working knowledge of conducting PPE inspections, training administration tools and processes
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines as well as pivot as priorities shift
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Initiative–Must be able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information; identifies areas of opportunity for training and develop & improve internal training initiatives
Problem-Solving–Strong ability to plan, organize and deliver training in dynamic field environments to ensure course material is covered and objectives are met
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Interpersonal Skills–Proven record of dealing and interacting with management and technical teams; skilled in human relations, conflict resolution and facilitation in a team environment; proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds during a classroom and/or hands-on presentation, including assessing and checking for understanding during practical rescue exercises
Technical/Functional Knowledge–High level knowledge of rescue equipment, first aid concepts and safe work methods for work on wind turbines
Must demonstrate a detail- and deadline-oriented mindset while managing multiple and changing priorities
Flexibility–Able to make the necessary adjustments to the plans to respond to changing conditions, must be able to travel at short notice
Resource Management–Makes effective use of available resources to achieve operating goals and objectives
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

OSHA 500/501 trainer course for construction/general highly desired
Minimum 2 years of experience delivering GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) preferred

Responsibilities

Delivers at-height training to RWE technicians on rescue response and first aid techniques in multi-brand wind turbines as well as solar farms
Independently manages classroom presentations and leads real-world training scenarios for students to ensure safe and effective rescue responses
Designs and develops instructor-led training (ILT) & eLearning on various safety topics like GWO Basic Safety Training including Working at Heights, First-Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Confined Space Rescue, Competent Person, etc.
Uploads & maintains training material on training LMS and maintains accurate records & generates reports
Continuously evaluates and updates training materials
Responsible for site visits to perform training, conduct practical exercises, administer exams, evaluate competencies, etc.
Supports development of other instructors through peer evaluation and feedback
Ensures all participants meet learning objectives in Course & Module Outlines during course delivery
Continuously develops new competencies and rescue techniques on multi-brand turbines to support rescue response in all turbines serviced by RWEA technicians
Participates in training audits as and when required