Job Opening: Statewide Safety Coordinator

OBJECTIVE:  Assist member Cooperatives in controlling losses to property, to employees, to the public or to the service provided to their member-consumers.

REPORTS TO:  Director of Safety and Loss Control

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Planning:

• Development and implementation of safety training topics and programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and schedules the Louisiana Lineman Training Program.
• Provides services for member Cooperatives by conducting or assisting with training programs for Cooperative employees or members.
• Provides electrical and general safety information for Cooperatives’ safety meetings.
• Inspects member Cooperatives to identify hazards and regulation violations.
• Provides general loss control support services.
• Provides support for member Cooperatives seeking NRECA safety accreditation.
• Ensures that member Cooperatives meet the current compliance requirements and regulations including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and RESAP.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Safety and Loss Control and CEO.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years experience performing technical work in the electric utility industry at the journeyman level.
• Travel to ALEC member cooperatives and out-of-state travel (approximately 75% of time).
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable presenting in front of people for various types of presentations and trainings.
• Capable of effective working relationships and communications with all levels, including tree trimmers, construction, service and maintenance, supervisors, safety coordinators, department heads, managers, and board members.
• Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation, and be able to work cooperatively with others.
• Preferred, but not required, First Aid, CPR, and Defensive Driving instructor certifications.
• Familiar with local, state, and federal safety regulations.

Salary:  To commensurate with experience.  Competitive benefits package to include 401(k) and Retirement Security Plan.

Email cover letter, resume and three references to Beama Pierce at accounting@alec.coop by May 19, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.