What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety & Training Specialist position at Greenville Water?
Safety & Training Specialist
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Safety Manager
Supports Greenville Water's safety and organizational training needs by scheduling, coordinating, facilitating, and delivering training activities. Responsible for the maintenance of all training certifications, course attendance, scores and inputting other relevant data to appropriate data bases. Evaluates training needs, performs skills gap analysis within each department and develops a course of action. Schedules and teaches ongoing training events based on team member requirements, priorities and availability, including Forklift, CPR, Ariel Lift, Heavy Equipment, Defensive Driving, Confined Space, Fall protection, PPE, Hearing Conservation and Work Zone/Traffic Control/Flagger. Supports Greenville Water CDL training needs by scheduling and coordinating CDL training. Supports other training needs by delivering, coordinating, scheduling, or facilitating needed training. Act as a thought leader, consultant and program owner for leadership development and coaching programs that best leverage the latest in adult learning theory. Ensures all training delivered is compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Supports company safety and wellness initiatives and other company events.
Entry level position requiring an Associate's Degree with concentration in Human Resources, Occupational Safety & Health, Business, Public Administration, or Education supplemented by at least (2) years' experience in safety or other training or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid SC driver's license. Prefer OSHA specific training credentials. The ideal candidate has experience working for a Water Utility with responsibilities related to safety and training.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Greenville Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Greenville Water will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.