Senior Manager of Member Training (Lineworker)

American Municipal Power, Inc•Columbus, OH

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position oversees the training and development of programs at the Member Training Center. The role involves serving as a trainer and technical advisor to member communities, providing safety training, and working on special projects. The position may be eligible for a hybrid work environment and reports out of Columbus, OH.

Requirements

Qualified journeyman lineworker with 7 years of experience.
Three (3) years of management or safety related experience.
High school diploma required.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience with safety programs.
Previous supervisory experience is required.
Electric industry experience with a working knowledge of Safety/OSHA rules/regulations and electric utility industry NESC and NFPA 70E experience is required.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs. and on occasion lift equipment that weighs 200 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree in a safety-related field is preferred.
Previous experience with municipal electric systems is desired.
CSP or LSP is preferred.
OSHA 500 level Outreach Instructor desired or the ability to obtain certification within 36 months.
Must be a certified CPR, First Aid, Forklift Operator and Flagger instructor, or obtain certification within 12 months.
Ability to work from a bucket is required; ability to climb is preferred.
Willing to travel 30% of the time within the organization’s footprint.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, conducts, and evaluates member training at the Member Training Center, with an emphasis on the lineworker trade.
Leads the creation of content (lesson plans), curriculum, and organization of Lineworker Training (apprenticeship, refresher, and associated regional meetings), regional Safety/OSHA meetings, and safety seminars.
Schedules and provides resource material for safety meetings geared toward municipal electrical safety (lineworkers and others).
Coordinates and schedules work and training directly with members in a manner representative of AMP’s mission, vision, and values statements while providing excellent customer service.
Identifies workplace hazards through safety inspections, review of accident reports, and first reports of injury at the request of Members.
Creates Health and Safety Plans for member use and develops associated “Written Safety Plans” and manuals.
Maintains knowledge on current safety/PERRP/OSHA topics, rules, and regulations, as well as the rules and regulations in the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) safety manual.
Assists on a limited basis with hands-on distribution level (15kV or less) operations and maintenance work (field based).
Serves as a back-up on APPA safety and mutual aid committees as a representative of AMP.
Performs other duties as assigned.