Senior Safety & Technical Specialist

Responsibilities

Operational Excellence: Produce high-volume and quality throughput. Solve complex challenges, improve workflows, and mentor junior team members in alignment with departmental strategic guidance.

Develop and deliver safety and technical training programs: Lead the creation, administration, and evaluation of comprehensive safety, technical, and human performance curricula for assigned disciplines, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.

Manage apprenticeship program administration: Oversee indenturing processes, coordinate final written and oral examinations, maintain accurate records, and conduct hands-on assessments to drive apprentice development and certification.

Identify training gaps and influence program enhancements: Analyze existing curricula and performance data to pinpoint knowledge or skill deficiencies, then propose and secure approval for new or revised training initiatives.

Coordinate and facilitate all training activities: Direct scheduling, resource allocation, and delivery of workshops and on-the-job sessions, ensuring consistency, engagement, and quality across business partners.

Lead design and implementation of advanced training solutions: Drive the full lifecycle of training business solutions¿from needs assessment through pilot, rollout, and evaluation¿to optimize effectiveness for tenured associates.

Interpret and apply safety policies and regulations: Provide expert guidance on the application of safety manuals, organizational procedures, and external regulations to support compliance and risk mitigation for assigned partners.

Support incident investigation and analysis: Contribute technical expertise to the investigation of safety incidents and serious injury events, perform root cause analyses, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Verify and enhance technical proficiency: Assist field supervisors in conducting observational assessments and performance evaluations to confirm employee competence and identify further development needs.

Conduct safety audits and compliance reviews: Plan and execute audits and safety observations, document findings, and track corrective actions to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

High School diploma/GED

Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Closing Statement

Salary Grade: S5

Minimum: $96,465

Midpoint: $120,581

At Omaha Public Power District, we're passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

WE'RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We're dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people's lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We're always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are-wherever you are- and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.

Org Marketing Statement

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before .

Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com

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