Safety Training Specialist

About CORE

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities. With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

Job Summary

The Safety Training Specialist is tasked with creating a comprehensive safety training program. This role will develop and provide job-specific safety training, primarily focused on front line positions. They will identify and deliver training based on organizational and industry trends, front line feedback, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Works closely with the Technical Trainer to develop and deliver the safety-related components of the Field Operations Department technical training, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, CORE’s safety manual, operational needs, and CORE’s strategic safety goals.

- Creates an annual safety training plan that includes job specific training, ensures regulatory compliance, and safety procedure review.

- Coordinate training utilizing both internal and external resources.

- Develops an annual safety training budget.

- Creates training materials, lesson plans, handouts, and slide presentations as needed.

- The Safety Training Specialist assists the Safety and Health Department with ensuring that the company meets the current compliance requirements on all federal, state, and local levels, including, but not limited to, the following areas:

- OSHA Regulations

- Utility Regulations

- DOT Regulations

- CORE Safety Manual

- Environmental Regulations

- Provides safety onboarding for new hires and contractors.

- Utilize observations of work practices, front line feedback, audit and inspection trends, and incident trends to identify training needs.

- Conduct inspections of vehicles, equipment and office workspaces.

- Reviews the Safety Manual to ensure compliance and relevance.

- Analyzes incidents and accidents, prepares incident reports, conducts root cause analyses, and recommends solutions. Develops and provides training or presentations associated with incidents and accidents.

- Coordinates hot stick, dielectric, and ground testing programs for all districts. Conducts periodic inspections and testing of tools and personal protective equipment.

- Reviews work practices and safety procedures to identify opportunities for improvement.

- Identifies areas of improvement, culture development, and training opportunities for office staff.

- The Safety Training Specialist will work with the Technical Trainer to conduct a technology impact review process to address changes to job tasks that arise from new technologies in the electric utility industry.

- Facilitates safety demonstrations to the members of the Cooperative.

- Develop and implement special projects assigned by the Health and Safety Director.

- Monitors the effectiveness of existing practices, compliance programs, and training to continuously improve.

- Stop work when necessary to prevent an injury or accident.

- Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications Of Position

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

- Minimum of five years' related experience in the electric utility industry with a fundamental understanding of safety procedures, systems, operations, and maintenance.

- Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), Train the Trainer Certification, other safety specific certifications, and/or informal safety experience within field and operational roles (e.g. mentoring apprentice linemen or assisting in training for other linemen).

- Requires the ability to work with confidential written and oral communication; excellent organizing and planning skills to meet frequent deadlines; excellent decision-making skills commensurate with responsibilities.

- Specialized education and training may be considered in lieu of or as equivalent to a portion of the experience requirements.

- Proven experience working collaboratively across departments.

- Facilitation, training, and presentation experience.

- Willingness to travel throughout the CORE service territory.

- Possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License.

Knowledge And Skills

- Integrity: Exhibits a high degree of integrity and honesty.

- Critical Thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

- Active Listening: giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

- Active Learning: understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

- Problem Solving: identifying root causes and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Identifies procedures, equipment, and systems that are dysfunctional rather than labeling employees as the error.

- Monitoring: monitoring/assessing performance of oneself, other individuals, processes, or organizations to make improvements, or conduct training.

- Quality Control Analysis: conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

- Influence: having positive and trusted influence on others to ensure that safety is a value.

- Confidentiality: able to exercise appropriate discretion and confidentiality or able to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and objectivity in complex and sensitive situations.

- Working knowledge of equipment, including aerial lifts, digger derricks, trenching equipment and related tools.

- Ability to teach and train by delivering concepts in an understandable and systematic manner for others to understand the material and be able to perform the necessary functions or tasks.

- Ability to evaluate comprehension and ensure skills can be performed effectively.

- Field and classroom training experience.

- Ability to construct effective and engaging course content ensuring proper participant interaction and appropriate opportunities to apply the skill / knowledge.

- Ability to create effective and engaging PowerPoint presentations, as well as demonstrated skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

The application deadline for this job is estimated to be 9/11/2025. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs, the availability of qualified candidates, and whether the role is filled or not. We encourage qualified candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on opportunities.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

- The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

- The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.

- The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures are typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.

- The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.

- The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level.

- The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

CORE Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including The Following...

- 9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!

- Eight paid holidays per year

- 160 Hours of accruable PTO per year

- Paid parental leave

- Education and training reimbursement

- Volunteer paid time off

- 100% Cooperative paid benefits, including:

- Defined benefit pension plan

- Medical insurance

- Dental insurance

- Vision insurance

- Short term disability

- Long term disability

- Long term care

- Employee assistance program

- Life insurance

- HSA with employer contribution

- 401(k) with company match up to 4%. Immediately 100% vested

- Wellness reimbursement: Up to $300 per year

- Travel assistance & identity theft support services

- Length of service program

- Free Onsite EV charging stations (at certain locations)

- Onsite micro market (at certain locations)

- Onsite gym with golf simulator and massage chairs (at certain locations)

CORE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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- Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

- We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at hr@core.coop