What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training & Development Specialist position at Middle Tennessee Electric?
MTE has a culture focused on exemplifying a group of ideal team players; individuals who are humble, hungry, and people smart. At MTE, we believe teammates who put the needs of others before oneself, seek innovative solutions to problems and challenges, and understand how our words and actions impact our teammates and our members, help MTE achieve our purpose of serving together to make life better for our members.
Above all skills, aptitudes, and job experiences, being an ideal team player is the most vital attribute someone must bring to our organization.
If you are an ideal team player and meet the qualifications outlined in the job description, we welcome your application!
Job Summary:
The Training & Development Specialist promotes a safety-first culture by supporting the development, delivery, and tracking of safety and compliance training for MTE. This role ensures all required safety, regulatory, and technical training is completed accurately and on time, and ensures that all employees are operating within MTE, local, state, and federal safety standards.
Job Requirements:
- Encompass the three virtues of the Ideal Team Player (Humble, Hungry, and People Smart).
- Four-year degree from an accredited college in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Safety Management, or a related field is required. A Journeyman Lineman certificate and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a utility may be considered in lieu of college degree.
- Working knowledge of safety practices and regulatory compliance in utility or industrial environments.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS); ability to develop curriculum and courses, manage content, users, and reporting is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with field and office personnel as well as leadership.
- Experience developing and delivering technical or safety training is preferred.
- OSHA 10 or 30-hour certification is preferred.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification is preferred.
- Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) certification enrollment is required as soon as a new class is available.
Benefits Package:
- 401(k) and ROTH 401(k)
- Accrued paid time off for vacation and sick leave
- Twelve paid holidays each year
- Employee pension program
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Mental health/well-being programs
- Discounts from companies like United Communications, Verizon and Nissan
- Financial and retirement planning services
- Tuition reimbursement
Classification: Exempt
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
MTE is a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment drug test screening. In addition, pre-employment background checks include social security number validity and trace, motor vehicle records and criminal history.