Safety Training Specialist

RWE Americas, LLC

Safety Training Specialist

Full time, permanent. To start as soon as possible.

Reports to the Sr Manager, Operations Training.

Functional area:

Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration:
Exempt

Reporting to the Sr Manager, Operations Training, the Safety Training Specialist will help design and conduct various safety training courses like GWO Basic Safety Training, Confined Space Rescue, Competent Person, and other safety training courses to align employee performance with the goals of the organization. The Safety Training Specialist will also determine training objectives and write training programs, including outlines, handouts, courses, exams, and design practical exercises.

The Safety 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.

• Delivers at-height training to RWE technicians on rescue response and first aid techniques in multi-brand wind turbines as well as solar farms
• Independently manages classroom presentations and leads real-world training scenarios for students to ensure safe and effective rescue responses
• Designs and develops 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.
• Uploads & maintains training material on training LMS and maintains accurate records & generates reports
• Continuously evaluates and updates training materials
• Responsible for site visits to perform training, conduct practical exercises, administer exams, evaluate competencies, etc.
• Supports development of other instructors through peer evaluation and feedback
• Ensures all participants meet learning objectives in Course & Module Outlines during course delivery
• Continuously develops new competencies and rescue techniques on multi-brand turbines to support rescue response in all turbines serviced by RWEA technicians
• Participates in training audits as and when required

• 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 2 years of experience working at height in wind industry or similar industry
• Minimum 2 years of experience delivering GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience delivering formal training programs for adult learners in a safety or technical discipline
• Must maintain First Aid/CPR/AED trainer certification
• Must maintain GWO IQT/IQTX or IQTT
• Competent fall protection & rescue trainer or equivalent certifications
• Strong 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; identifies areas of opportunity for training and develop & improve internal training initiatives
• Problem-Solving – Strong 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 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…