Posted: 20-Dec-22
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Type: Full Time
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Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (KEC), the statewide association for Kansas electric co-ops, seeks an instructor for its Loss Control, Safety and Compliance department. This position plays an important role in promoting best safety practices and safety training initiatives to electric co-ops and their employees with responsibilities in preparing lesson outlines and supporting materials for safety instructions to present to the state’s distribution co-ops, G&T co-ops and other utilities.
Leading by example, this position will demonstrate, inspect, teach and follow-up on the proper use of safety features, materials, and products. This position also participates in training schools, state and national meetings that relate to loss prevention and safety while also assisting in regulatory compliance services.
Required qualifications include:
- Current journeyman lineman designation with previous crew foreman experience preferred
- Minimum of five years of experience as a journeyman lineman with responsibilities related to safety assurance or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
- First-aid and CPR certification
- Valid drivers’ license
- Able and eager to travel (up to 50%) and meet with cooperative employees across the state; position location within Kansas is negotiable.
KEC offers a competitive benefits package including 401K with match, NRECA pension plan, health and dental, paid vacation and holidays.
If you have a passion for safety and coaching others about best practices, want to join a team of forward-looking professionals, and are looking for an opportunity to grow in your career we urge you to send a cover letter and resume to careers@kec.org by June 30th.
