Position Summary

The Job Training & Safety Specialist administers CoServ’s technical training and safety program. This position requires in-depth knowledge of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems and is responsible for safe work practices, procedures, technical training, and the safety of all employees. This position implements, monitors and maintains the technical training safety programs for all employees and the Employee Development Program (EPD) for Electric Linemen and System Operators.

Primary Position Responsibilities 

• Develops and delivers approved industry standard technical training and assessments for the EDP including classroom and field training.
• Educates, provides skills, and improves performance through workplace training.
• Identifies training needs through review of incidents, near misses, EDP, employee job descriptions, new equipment, new procedures, on-the-job performance, and Federal, State, and Local regulatory agencies.
• Assists designated Operations personnel with setting performance objectives and developing and implementing competency-based performance evaluations.
• Assists designated Operations personnel with implementation and revision of the EDP, policies, and procedures.
• Participates as the facilitator for the Safety Advisory Team.
• Sets performance objectives, develops, and implements competency-based performance tests, quizzes, and evaluations.
• Maintains training records and evaluates training for effectiveness.
• Investigates, analyzes, and reviews injury and near miss reports and makes recommendations for prevention.
• Assists to ensure CoServ complies with all current safety and health policies, standards, and procedures.
• Identifies and evaluates working conditions and makes adjustments to safeguard employee safety & health.
• Designs and maintains the training fields, training rooms, tools, and equipment.
• Assists in the implementation of the NRECA Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program.
• Responds to incident/accident locations or other emergencies during normal business and after hours.
• Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.
• Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.

Secondary Position Responsibilities 

• Performs safety inspections and recommends improvements.
• Researches, recommends, receives, and issues safety equipment.
• Coordinates testing of rubber goods and maintains records.
• Responsible for the maintenance of safety/accident records.
• Prepares agendas for and conducts safety meetings/training.
• Stays abreast of current JT&S standards and practices.
• Maintains the integrity of confidential information.
• Attends training and conferences pertaining to JT&S as required.
• Travels for conferences, training and meetings as required.
• Maintains all training tools and equipment.
• Familiar with CoServ’s standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Attends CPR/First Aid Training and maintains certification up to date.
• Attends CoServ University required training.
• Performs other duties and activities as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Education and Certifications Required 

• High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency.

Education and Certifications Preferred 

• Completion of NRECA’s Loss Control Internship Program to become a Certified Loss Control Professional.
• National Safety Council’s Advanced Safety Certificate.

Experience Required 

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the electrical utility industry.
• Journeyman Lineman Certification.

Experience Preferred 

• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the electrical utility industry.
• Background in facilitating training and educational programs in the electrical utility industry.

Skills and Abilities Required 

• Ability to set up meeting rooms, audio-visual equipment, and other training aids.
• Ability to create presentations and speak to groups of people.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and electrical distribution equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NESC, and NFPA 70 regulations.
• Ability to use basic office equipment (computer, phone, fax, copier, etc.).
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including email and public speaking setting.

Skills and Abilities Preferred 

• None

Physical Requirements

• Works outdoors in all types of weather conditions and environmental conditions such as fallen branches, rough terrain, heavy underbrush, etc.
• Operate all forms of equipment such as: bucket and line trucks, knuckle booms, trenchers, track hoe, and forklifts.
• Drive a company vehicle.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Works at heights up to 100 feet above ground.
• Works in no or low light conditions – using handheld lantern or spotlights.
• Works in potentially hazardous conditions caused by pets and wildlife in or near the work site.
• Works in areas with possible exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, and insect stings.
• Works in underground confined spaces.
• Perform other similar duties as a lineman.

Other Requirements

• Must reside within the CoServ operations residential boundary.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Texas Class A commercial driver’s license.

• Must have a good driving record and be insurable with the company’s insurance carrier.

About CoServ

CoServ is an electric and gas distribution company serving North Texas since 1937. Doing business as CoServ Electric since 1998, we now have over 9,800 miles of electric infrastructure serving more than 300,000 meters across Denton, Collin, Cooke, Grayson, Tarrant and Wise counties. Our natural gas affiliate, CoServ Gas, was established in 1998 and serves more than 125,000 gas meters in Denton, Collin and Kaufman counties. North Texas is growing, and so is CoServ. We value innovative and dedicated Employees and are committed to providing them with a stable work environment filled with opportunities to learn and grow. Guided by our Core Values—Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Safety—we serve each other as we serve our Members and Customers. We offer a wide variety of careers—from Customer Care Representatives and Billing Clerks to Linemen and Engineers. CoServ is a company you can believe in.

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