Field Safety & Rescue Trainer

This position will be 90% traveling all across the US and Canada, primary location will be remote from any state across the Midwest and North East region in the US. 

 

 

A Field Safety & Rescue Trainer participates in the presentation of wind turbine safety and rescue training in predominately field locations for internal audiences.  

 

 

Responsibilities:  

 

Deliver training to Vestas technicians in Vestas and Multibrand Wind Turbines  

 

Complete Vestas Train the Trainer program 

 

Ensure all participants meet learning goals in Course & Module Outlines during course delivery  

 

Directly manage classroom presentations and lead real-world training scenarios for 4-6 students to ensure safe and effective training material delivery 

 

Travel throughout the US and Canada to operational wind farms to deliver in field training to Vestas technicians, predominately in wind turbines  

 

Continuously develop new competencies  and  techniques on Vestas and Multibrand turbines to support rescue response and training delivery in all turbines serviced by Vestas technicians  

 

Support training administration by providing necessary reports and paperwork during and upon training completion  

 

Support ongoing development and improvement of Vestas courses  

 

Maintain personal development timelines in order to teach new courses and obtain additional authorized to teach certifications  

 

Support development of other instructors through field-training mentor programs  

 

 

 

Essential Functions:  

 

Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms  

 

Regular & reliable attendance  

 

Ability to travel regularly  

 

Ability to work and conduct training in wind turbines, climb >250ft, access confined spaces, and work at heights   

 

Ability to constantly climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height, in order to access work area  

 

Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight  

 

Ability to frequently walk, stand, look up/down, balance, stoop, twist, kneel, and bend  

 

Ability to constantly grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools and turbine parts  

 

Comfort constantly working in confined spaces and at heights over 100 meters  

 

Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled descent.  

 

Ability to hear and see, including the ability to perceive depth and distinguish colors, sufficient to perform job functions and use close range radios  

 

Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions  

 

Comfort working remotely in a Turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction  

 

Your total weight, while wearing all required PPE and gear, should be at or less than the 300.0 lbs. weight limit  

 

 

 

Education, Training, and Skills Required:  

 

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline, military training, or a combination of technical education and rope-access experience on wind turbines or similar mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment  

 

1-2+ years of experience in working at height in wind turbines or similar equipment  

 

1-2+ years of experience delivering formal training programs for adult learners in a safety or technical discipline  

 

Ability to work with limited to no supervision.  

 

Ability to work in a team environment, regularly consulting with other knowledge experts in order to present most accurate and up-to-date information to class participants  

 

Good ability to plan, organize and deliver training in varied field environments to ensure course material is covered and goals are met  

 

Good ability to verbally communicate and demonstrate complex concepts to a variety of people during a classroom or hands-on presentation, including assessing and checking for understanding during practical rescue exercises  

 

Ability to navigate company policies and procedures relating to service technician job requirements and rescue equipment  

 

Significant focus on safe work methods in wind turbine setting; able to influence cultural change within participants regarding their views on safe work  

 

High level of knowledge on rescue equipment, first aid concepts and safe work methods for work on wind turbines  

 

Good skills on MS Office products  

 

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