Job description
The Lansing Board of Water & Light has an opening for a
Technical and Safety Trainer in our Construction and Maintenance (CMC) Dept. in Lansing, MI.
Position Summary:
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary Range: $69,000. – $82,800.
Position Summary:
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary Range: $69,000. – $82,800.
Plans, coordinates, and facilitates training and instruction in Construction, Facilities, Paint, and generation facilities. Trains staff on plant operations and duties. Provides safety training for, Construction, Facilities, Paint Shop, and contractors. Monitors operations and maintenance work practices and provides coaching and direction that assures work is being done in a safe, effective manner.
Essential Functions:
- Leads Construction, Paint & Facilities trainees in operational training programs.
- Develops with Operations Supervisor new procedures.
- Develops and coordinates safe work practices in conformance with BWL and other applicable standards.
- Coordinates and tracks the investigation of incidents, hazards and near-miss events.
- Provides recommendations for corrective actions as a result of incidents, hazards or near-miss events and tracks implementation.
- Coordinates and facilitates safety awareness programs.
- Designs, develops and maintains courses and programs to refresh and update employees on work related skills.
- Monitors the training processes to determine degree of trainee advancement and recommends remedial activities when appropriate.
- Coordinates with organizational safety and training committees to insure adherence to BWL safety procedures.
- Designs, develops and maintains program/courses to provide employees with the skills required to perform their work.
- Interacts with federal, state and local agencies, other utilities and community organizations to exchange information and address safety concerns.
- Performs other duties as necessitated by job responsibilities, or as assigned by manager.
- Attends all training for safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by Supervisor, BWL or governmental agency, such as MIOSHA.
- Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Other duties assigned by management.
Job Specifications:
Required:
- This position requires knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Training, or related field or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have at least four years in the Construction, Facilities, Paint or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- This position requires a minimum of three to five years of previous electrical experience.
- Vast knowledge of training and presentation, with one to three years’ experience.
- Broad knowledge of training and utility facilities, equipment, supplies, and techniques.
- The successful candidate must have broad knowledge of training and utility facilities, equipment, supplies and techniques and the ability to apply mastery of skills in the training field, through supplier or vendor training and workplace safety.
- Must have excellent verbal/ written communication skills.
- Must demonstrate basic level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Must have demonstrated management and project management skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to ensure compliance with MIOSHA, arc flash ratings.
- Ability to enter and retrieve data from computerized, typed and written sources.
- Ability to be on call as required.
- Ability to plan, direct and manage the work of others, organize, plan and prioritize projects, identify problems and propose and implement solutions, conduct group presentations, grasp and communicate complex issues covering a wide range of disciplines.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs. Constantly operates a computer, and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and uneven terrain. May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.
Works in temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
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