Safety Training Specialist

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Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operations Training, the Safety Training Specialist will help design and conduct various safety trainings such as GWO Basic Safety Training, Confined Space Rescue, Competent Person, and others to align employee performance with organizational goals.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver at-height training to RWE technicians on rescue response and first aid techniques in multi-brand wind turbines and 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) and eLearning on various safety topics like GWO Basic Safety Training, Working at Heights, First-Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Confined Space Rescue, Competent Person, etc.
• Upload and maintain training material on the training LMS and maintain accurate records and 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 Experience:

• Associates degree in 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 working at height in the wind industry or similar.
• 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 and pivot as priorities shift.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Initiative – Must be able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions with limited information.
• Problem solving – Good ability to plan, organize and deliver training in dynamic field environments to ensure 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.
• Technical/Functional Knowledge – High level knowledge of rescue equipment, first aid concepts and safe work methods for wind turbine work.
• Detail and deadline-oriented mindset while managing multiple changing priorities.
• Flexibility – Able to make necessary adjustments to respond to changing conditions and travel at short notice.
• Resource Management – Effective use of available resources to achieve operating goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the company and the renewables space.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
• Knowledge of and experience with hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned.
• This work requires providing working at heights & rescue training; must maintain GWO IQT/IQTX or IQTT, competent fall protection & rescue trainer or equivalent certifications.
• The work requires providing first aid/CPR; must maintain First Aid/CPR/AED trainer certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.).
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday.
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.
• Must pass a fit-for-duty medical examination upon hiring and every 2 years thereafter and maintain a body weight of 270 lbs or…