Trainer, Safety & Process ECM

Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.

Starting Salary Range: $76,200.00 - $91,500.00

Position Summary

Plans, coordinates, and facilitates training and instruction in ECM, and transmission and distribution facilities. Trains staffs on plant operations and duties. Provides safety training for ECM, and Test Group and Primary Metering employees. Monitors operations and maintenance work practices and provides coaching and direction that assures work is being done in a safe, effective manner.

Essential Functions

- Leads ECM and Test Group and Primary Metering trainees in operational training programs.

- Develops with Operations Supervisor new procedures.

- Develops and coordinates safe work practices in conformance with BWL and other applicable standards.

- Coordinates and tracks the investigation of incidents, hazards and near-miss events.

- Provides recommendations for corrective actions as a result of incidents, hazards or near-miss events and tracks implementation.

- Coordinates and facilitates safety awareness programs.

- Designs, develops, and maintains courses and programs to refresh and update employees on work related skills.

- Monitors the training processes to determine degree of trainee advancement and recommends remedial activities when appropriate.

- Coordinates with organizational safety and training committees to insure adherence to BWL safety procedures.

- Designs, develops, and maintains program/courses to provide employees with the skills required to perform their work.

- Interacts with federal, state, and local agencies, other utilities and community organizations to exchange information and address safety concerns.

- Performs other duties as necessitated by job responsibilities.

- Attends all training for safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by Supervisor, BWL or governmental agency, such as MIOSHA.

- Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes.

- Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.

- Predictable and reliable attendance.

- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required

Job Specifications:

- This position requires knowledge which is normally required through the completion of Journeyman line worker certification (electrician, overhead line worker, or equivalent); or an equivalent combination of education and experience

- This position requires a minimum of three to five years of previous electrical or Traffic, ECM, and underground transmission and distribution experience. A minimum of two to four years of training and / or presentation experience is also required.

- Knowledge of electrical testing and grounding.

- Knowledge of the electrical workings of related devices.

- Broad knowledge of training and utility facilities, equipment, supplies, and techniques.

- The successful candidate must have broad knowledge of training and utility facilities, equipment, supplies and techniques and the ability to apply mastery of skills in the training field, through supplier or vendor training and workplace safety.

- Must have excellent verbal/ written communication skills.

- Must demonstrate basic level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

- Must have demonstrated management and project management skills.

- Must have a valid driver’s license.

- Ability to ensure compliance with MIOSHA, arc flash ratings

- Ability to enter and retrieve data from computerized, typed and written sources.

- Ability to be on call as required.

- Ability to plan, direct and manage the work of others, organize, plan and prioritize projects, identify problems and propose and implement solutions, conduct group presentations, grasp and communicate complex issues covering a wide range of disciplines.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs, industrial and field environments, including uneven terrain. Constantly operates a computer, and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below the knee level or reach overhead. May be required to climb ladders or stairs, wear a respirator, recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.

Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills that may be required of the employee. Management reserves the right to add, remove, or otherwise alter these duties, responsibilities, and skills at any time. Why Should You Apply?

Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.

Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.

Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.

Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.

Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.

Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.

Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!

About BWL

The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.

The Location:

Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation’s premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.

THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER