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Electric Energy Jobs

Safety Instructor

Organization:
Assn. of Illinois Electric Co-ops
Region:
Canada, Illinois, Springfield
End of contest:
Aug 15, 2017
  This job posting has expired
Hiring date:
November 1, 2017
Type:
Full time
Category:
Electric utility
Description
The Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives (AIEC), the statewide service organization for the Illinois Electric Cooperatives is seeking a dynamic individual with proven experience to fill the position of Safety Instructor.   The successful candidate will develop and implement targeted safety strategies and tactics to promote a positive safety culture throughout the AIEC and our member cooperatives.   This person will work collaboratively and develop strong relationships with all levels of leadership and employees. The ideal candidate will be a natural in taking initiative and have a safety background applicable to an electric utility. 

The AIEC is headquartered in Springfield, the state capital. The successful applicant would join a staff of three other full-time employees who provide safety and training meetings and electrical distribution related schools.  Interested applicants should send their resume, three references, and their salary history for the last ten years to Bradley Rightnowar, Box 3878, Springfield, IL 62708 by August 15, 2017 in order to receive full consideration.   If you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to complete a job application and consent to a background check.  The AIEC is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a good working knowledge of the complete electrical distribution system.  A background as a journeyman lineman is preferred but not required. A good working knowledge of OSHA 1910.269 is a plus and the candidate should possess good public speaking skills as well as being proficient with Microsoft office suite. Creating and using power point presentations is a must.  This position requires routine, daily travel to member cooperatives, some of which start early in the morning, before what is considered the normal work day!  Overnight travel is to be expected.  Some heavy lifting and physical excursion are normal activities of this position.

All the AIEC’s safety/training personnel hold their Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) designation.  Attaining/holding this designation would be expected.   This position is also required to instruct CPR/AED/First Aid, Flagger and Forklift.  If not already obtained, these certifications would be expected as well.

Salary & Benefits

.   Salary commensurate with experience.

Contact
Email: brightnowar@aiec.coop; lbrammer@aiec.coop

PO Box 3787

6460 S 6th Str. Frontage Rd E