Water Safety & Process Trainer

Lansing Board of Water & Light•Lansing, MI

About The Position

The Water Safety & Process Trainer plans, coordinates, and facilitates training and instruction in construction and installation of water, steam, and chilled-water transmission and distribution systems, including safe operation of tools and equipment. The role monitors work practices and provides coaching and direction to help ensure work is performed safely and effectively. The position develops safe work practices, coordinates incident and hazard investigations, recommends corrective actions, and tracks their implementation. It also designs and maintains safety-awareness programs and job-related courses, monitors trainee progress, and recommends remedial activities when appropriate. The trainer works with organizational safety and training committees and engages with government agencies, other utilities, and community organizations on safety concerns. The position also participates in continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes, attends required safety and skills training, and performs other duties assigned by management. Work takes place in office, outdoor, and industrial environments in the Lansing, Michigan area.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in any combination of water construction, training, safety, or risk management.
MDEQ S-3 license within two years of hire.
Completion of MIOSHA Level I and Level II Boot Camp within one year of hire.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficiency with a PC and common business software, such as MS Office.
Ability to adapt procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment as needed.
Ability to apply mastery of skills in the training field through supplier or vendor training.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of training processes, documentation, and material preparation; training and utility facilities, equipment, supplies, and techniques; water distribution; and safety.
Ability to remain stationary for the majority of the working day and move around office, industrial, and field environments, including on stairs and uneven terrain.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment, adjust focus, and communicate frequently with other departments and employees verbally and in writing.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and position the body to reach items at floor or below-knee level or overhead.
May be required to climb ladders or stairs, wear a respirator, recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, and colors on prints, and operate field instruments or equipment.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate safe work practices in conformance with BWL and other applicable standards.
Coordinate and track investigations of incidents, hazards, and near-miss events.
Recommend corrective actions following incidents, hazards, or near-miss events and track their implementation.
Coordinate and facilitate safety-awareness programs.
Design, develop, and maintain courses and programs that refresh and update employees’ work-related skills.
Monitor training processes to assess trainee advancement and recommend remedial activities when appropriate.
Coordinate with organizational safety and training committees to ensure adherence to BWL safety procedures.
Design, develop, and maintain programs and courses that provide employees with the skills required to perform their work.
Interact with federal, state, and local agencies, other utilities, and community organizations to exchange information and address safety concerns.
Attend safety-awareness and skills-improvement training as required by a supervisor, BWL, or a governmental agency such as MIOSHA.
Participate in continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes.
Maintain predictable and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as necessitated by job responsibilities or assigned by management.
Monitor work practices and provide coaching and direction to promote safe and effective work.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate training on construction and installation of water, steam, and chilled-water transmission and distribution systems, including safe tool and equipment operation.

Benefits

Competitive wages.
Employee development and opportunity for professional growth.
Vacation, free-choice leave, sick leave, parental leave, and 11 paid holidays.
Medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
Employee assistance program.
Voluntary vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long-term care, and tuition reimbursement.
BWL Home Purchase Plan: forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
401(a) Defined Contribution Plan, with company contributions of up to 9.5% of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% for NBU positions.
457 Deferred Compensation matching up to $2,500 per year.
Post-retirement benefits at the respective level of coverage, co-pays, and healthcare premiums as active employees.
Two on-site fitness centers open 24/7.
Work-life balance program.
Free parking.