Overhead Construction Training Coordinator – Knoxville Utilities Board

Apr 3, 2024
About the Role: The training coordinator will work directly with safety, HR, and the OHC leadership team to provide a dedicated focus on training. The training coordinator will prepare and execute training and qualification plans for lineman, troubleshooters, equipment operators, and service crews and ensure all employees receive all required training. The training coordinator will provide or assign a trainer for job specific training on specifications, construction of KUB's electric facilities, operating KUB vehicles and equipment and/or follow up training as directed from post incident or Safety events. Coordinator will also provide a means for individual or small group training when requested. The coordinator will work directly with engineering, operations, safety, transportation, and other groups to prepare training plans and coordinate appropriate training personal. As needed, the training coordinator may attend off-campus training and conferences on behalf of KUB. The coordinator will also be responsible for the lineworker apprenticeship program.
Physical Requirements: Works primarily in an office setting, but field visits and field activities may be required. These field visits may include: emergency response activities and support beyond normal business hours, heavy lifting or strenuous work and mobility over rough terrain. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and working in awkward and strenuous positions at times. Occasionally requires above normal mental and visual alertness. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary / or exceed those demands described above.
High school diploma or equivalentStrong PC skills including MS Office ProfessionalKnowledge and / or experience with electrical infrastructures such as substations, transformers, meters, electric test facilities, switches, circuit breakers, etc.Excellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work independently on projects in a timely mannerThree years' experience in electrical training fieldHave and maintain a valid driver's licensePreferred Requirements: Five years' experience in electrical training fieldExperience in utility operations (i.e. hazards and mitigations associated overhead construction)Prior experience leading or supervisingAdvanced skills in the specific area of ElectricityWorking knowledge of KUB's Electric System as well as KUB's policies and proceduresAbout the Selection Process: Phase 1 – Apply online at http://www.kub.org
Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation
Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 – Background Investigation
Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program
If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.
Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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