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RWE · 1 day ago

Safety Training Specialist

Abilene, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

RWE Clean Energy is a leading renewable energy company in the United States, and they are seeking a Safety Training Specialist to design and conduct various safety trainings. The role involves managing classroom presentations, developing training materials, and ensuring that all participants meet learning objectives in safety training programs.

EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrialRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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

Qualification

GWO Basic Safety TrainingGWO IQT/IQTX/IQTT certificationOSHA 500/501 trainer courseExperience in wind industryAdult learning training experiencePPE inspections knowledgeResource managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyHandPower toolsSafety policiesFirst Aid/CPR/AED trainer certificationCommunication skillsProblem solving skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsFlexibility

Required

Associates degree in related field of either education/learning/training or wind turbine technology

GWO IQT or IQTX or IQTT certification required

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 at short notice

Resource Management – Make 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 the use of 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