Safety Training Specialist

About CORE 

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities.

With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

Job Summary 

The Safety Training Specialist is tasked with creating a comprehensive safety training program.

This role will develop and provide job-specific safety training, primarily focused on front line positions.

They will identify and deliver training based on organizational and industry trends, front line feedback, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 


* Works closely with the Technical Trainer to develop and deliver the safety-related components of the Field Operations Department technical training, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, CORE’s safety manual, operational needs, and CORE’s strategic safety goals.


* Creates an annual safety training plan that includes job specific training, ensures regulatory compliance, and safety procedure review.


* Coordinate training utilizing both internal and external resources.


* Develops an annual safety training budget.


* Creates training materials, lesson plans, handouts, and slide presentations as needed.


* The Safety Training Specialist assists the Safety and Health Department with ensuring that the company meets the current compliance requirements on all federal, state, and local levels, including, but not limited to, the following areas:



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+ OSHA Regulations
+ Utility Regulations
+ DOT Regulations
+ CORE Safety Manual
+ Environmental Regulations


* Provides safety onboarding for new hires and contractors.


* Utilize observations of work practices, front line feedback, audit and inspection trends, and incident trends to identify training needs.

 


* Conduct inspections of vehicles, equipment and office workspaces.


* Reviews the Safety Manual to ensure compliance and relevance.


* Analyzes incidents and accidents, prepares incident reports, conducts root cause analyses, and recommends solutions.

Develops and provides training or presentations associated with incidents and accidents.


* Coordinates hot stick, dielectric, and ground testing programs for all districts.

Conducts periodic inspections and testing of tools and personal protective equipment.


* Reviews work practices and safety procedures to identify opportunities for improvement.


* Identifies areas of improvement, culture development, and training opportunities for office staff.


* The Safety Training Specialist will work with the Technical Trainer to conduct a technology impact review process to address changes to job tasks that arise from new technologies in th...