Project Safety Training Coordinator (Bird Electric)

Job Summary

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets including renewables, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and connectivity.

This is a mid-level position, full-travel field position which is accountable for implementing and maintaining the company's Safety Procedures. Must have overhead transmission line, substation, and high voltage experience.

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Key Responsibilities

• • This is a 100% travel position. 
  • Assist the Director of Training and compliance and Director of Apprenticeship with specific task as needed
  • Provide expected Client training requirements
  • Provide training support to operational management, person-in-charge, and employees
  • Provide required monthly and annual training and update KPA profiles
  • Maintain accurate training records
  • Assist in Audit and Reviews questioning related to training
  • Continually monitor and update training materials for relevancy and accuracy
  • Field training when necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in the O&G / Electrical Industry
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good Computer Skills
• Required Certifications:
  • Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor
  • Authorized NFPA Instructor
  • Authorized H2S/Safe Land Instructor
  • Authorized First Aid/CPR/BBP/AED Instructor
  • Authorized Qualified Electrical Worker Instructor

• Safety Credentials:
  • CUSP and/or
  • CHST
  • OHST
  • SMS
  • CIT

3+ years safety training experience. Must have overhead transmission line, substation, and high voltage experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, required certifications, bachelor's degree preferred. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• 4+ years safety training in an electrical construction environment preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices.

Certifications

• Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor
• Authorized NFPA Instructor
• Authorized H2S/Safe Land Instructor
• Authorized First Aid/CPR/BBP/AED Instructor
• Authorized Qualified Electrical Worker Instructor

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.   
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:  
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions 
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. 
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position. 

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