Safety Trainer

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Job Summary:

 

IES Commercial, Inc. Communications Division is seeking a full-time Safety Trainer responsible for conducting safety training through a wide variety of means to ensure comprehension and compliance of company, customer and regulated standards.  

General Job Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Fully supports all IES safety policies, procedures, programs and federal and state standards.

·         Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

·         Ensures implementation of and compliance with IES Safety policies, procedures and    programs.

• Assist with the development of and provides safety training that is trade-related and delivery training in the classroom.  This will include hands on demonstrations, class outlines, presentations, handouts, tests, design exercises.
• Identify internal and external training programs to address competency gaps.
• Track and report on training outcomes.
• Conducts training classes by presenting job-specific and company-specific software applications using computer and virtual classrooms, webinars and other methods as required. Classes include: NEO, OSHA 10/30 hour, and other safety training as required.
• Administers written and practical exams and writes performance reports to evaluate trainees' performance.
• Ensures a safe and pleasant learning environment for staff/students.
• Delivers and coordinates safety training for management and field personnel in accident prevention techniques, compliance with IES safety policies, procedures and programs and federal and state standards.
• Prepares written reports and summaries to provide concise, meaningful information regarding safety audits, investigations and issues.
• Prepares and maintains safety related records and reports.
• Teach, counsels and mentors all stakeholders to uphold the IES Safety Culture.
• Works with the training team to design and implement new training programs and revise old programs.
• Support the Safety Department as needed and completes other duties as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

·         Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).

• Must promote Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer, vendor, contractor, and IES representative(s).
• Must possess proven problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must possess the manual dexterity, flexibility and visual acuity to perform inspection functions requiring walking, climbing, squatting, lifting, bending, twisting, etc.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and distinguish all applicable codes, colors and symbols correctly.
• Will maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Must be able to bend the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner.
• Must possess the ability to learn the Company and customer computer systems.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

·         Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

·         Must possess a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in construction safety training, preferably in the telecommunications or electrical industry.

·         Extensive knowledge of OSHA CFR 1926 Standards

·         Extensive knowledge and experience with the Confined Space Entry Standards (1926.1200 Subpart AA)  

·         Must have current certification as an Authorized OSHA OTI 500 Construction Outreach Trainer

·         CHST (Construction Health/Safety Technician) Certification or equivalent preferred.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Proficient computer knowledge and experience utilizing MS Office (WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint & Outlook) & e-learning platforms.

·         Must be detail-oriented with high level organizational skills

·         Ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders including field personnel, IES management and customer.

·         Ability to respond as needed in support of all safety emergency situations with or without advance notice.

·         Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

·         Must have proven ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

Company DescriptionIES Communications, LLC, provides the highest level of design, build, and maintenance services in the market. Our national footprint success is based on our reputation, trust, and relationships with our customers. We provide the same feel across the country because of our people, processes, financial stability, safety record, training, consistency in our quality of work, partnerships, bonding capacity, competitive pricing, and our ability to scale up quickly with certified technicians. IES Communications culture is to provide our employees with a safe, healthy, productive, and growth-oriented workplace.
For 38 years, we have maintained a professional, well-trained staff that collectively represents a proven track record of leading industry knowledge and expertise. IES Communications offers a great experience from the beginning to the end of every project.Company DescriptionIES Communications, LLC, provides the highest level of design, build, and maintenance services in the market. Our national footprint success is based on our reputation, trust, and relationships with our customers. We provide the same feel across the country because of our people, processes, financial stability, safety record, training, consistency in our quality of work, partnerships, bonding capacity, competitive pricing, and our ability to scale up quickly with certified technicians. IES Communications culture is to provide our employees with a safe, healthy, productive, and growth-oriented workplace. \r
For 38 years, we have maintained a professional, well-trained staff that collectively represents a proven track record of leading industry knowledge and expertise. IES Communications offers a great experience from the beginning to the end of every project.

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