Safety Training Specialist

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Exempt

 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operations Training the Safety Training Specialist will help design and conduct various safety trainings like GWO Basic Safety Training, Confined Space Rescue, Competent Person, etc. amongst other safety trainings, to align employee performance with the goals of organization. The Safety Training Specialist will also determine training objectives and write training programs, including outlines, handouts, courses, exams as well as design practical exercises. The Training Specialist will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Candidates will need a wide degree of creativity and latitude and will be required to perform other related duties as needed.

 

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver at-height training to RWE technicians on rescue response and first aid techniques in multi-brand Wind Turbines as well as solar farms
• Independently manage classroom presentations and lead real-world training scenarios for students to ensure safe and effective rescue response
• Design and develop instructor-led training (ILT) & eLearning on various safety topics like GWO Basic Safety Training including Working at Heights, First-Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Confined Space Rescue, Competent Person, etc.
• Upload & maintain training material on training LMS and maintain accurate records & generate reports
• Continuously evaluate and update training materials
• Responsible for site visits to perform training, conduct practical exercises, administer exams, evaluate competencies, etc.
• Support development of other instructors through peer evaluation and feedback
• Ensure all participants meet learning objectives in Course & Module Outlines during course delivery
• Continuously develop new competencies and rescue techniques on multi-brand turbines to support rescue response in all turbines serviced by RWE technicians
• Participate in training audits as and when required

 

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Associates degree in related field of either education/learning/training or wind turbine technology
• GWO IQT or IQTX or IQTT certification required
• OSHA 500/501 trainer course for construction/general highly desired
• Minimum 3 years of experience in working at height in wind industry or similar industry
• Minimum 2 years of experience delivering GWO Basic Safety Training (BST)
• Minimum 2 years of experience delivering formal training programs for adult learners in a safety or technical discipline
• Good working knowledge of conducting PPE inspections, training administration tools and processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines as well as pivot as priorities shift
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Initiative – Must be able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information. Identify areas of opportunity for training and develop & improve internal training initiatives
• Problem solving – Good ability to plan, organize and deliver training in dynamic field environments to ensure course material is covered and objectives are met
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Interpersonal Skills – Proven record of dealing and interacting with both management and technical teams; skilled in human relations, conflict resolution and facilitation in a team environment; proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds during a classroom and/or hands-on presentation, including assessing and checking for understanding during practical rescue exercises
• Technical/Functional Knowledge – High level knowledge of rescue equipment, first aid concepts and safe work methods for work on wind turbines
• Must demonstrate a detail and deadline-oriented mindset while managing multiple and changing priorities
• Flexibility – Able to make the necessary adjustments to the plans to respond to changing conditions, must be able to travel