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:  Chief Executive Officer

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Planning:

• Assist CEO with annual department work plan and emergency work plan.
• Assist the CEO with the preparation of the annual department budget.
• Development and implementation of safety training topics and programs.
• Work closely with the statewide Safety Team and statewide employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches the Louisiana Lineman Training Program.
• Provides services for member Cooperatives by conducting or assisting with training programs for Cooperative employees or members.
• Provide electrical and general safety information for Cooperatives’ safety meetings.
• Inspect member Cooperatives to identify hazards and regulation violations.
• Provides general loss control support services.
• Provide 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.
• First Aid and CPR instructor certification.
• Defensive Driving Instructor certification.
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years experience performing technical work at the journeyman level in the electric utility industry.
• Experience in industry safety and training.
• 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 and self-motivation and be able to work cooperatively with others.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Statewide and out-of-state travel is approximately 75% of the time. Relocation is negotiable.

Salary:  To commensurate with experience.

Email resume, cover letter, and references to Addie Armato at aarmato@alec.coop by January 8, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.