(Senior) Circuit Rider and General Safety Coordinator

Company: American Municipal Power, Inc
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is located in Columbus, OH and will travel 90% of the time within the organization's footprint

Position Title: (Senior) Circuit Rider and General Safety Coordinator

Reports To: Senior Manager of Member Training & Safety

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Basic Functions: Serves as a trainer, and technical advisor to member communities for the Circuit Rider program, safety programs, and special projects.

Essential Functions:

1. Provides contract services via the Circuit Rider program in such areas as: maintaining and operating an electric utility system; organizing or reorganizing an electric department; assisting in budgeting, record-keeping and system planning; recommending consultants; training personnel.

2. Coordinates and schedules work directly with members in a manner representative of AMP's mission, vision and values statements while providing excellent customer service.

3. Completes hands-on operational and maintenance work on distribution systems (15kV and below). Ability to climb and work from a bucket is required.

4. Routinely completes and submits written Job Hazard Analysis (JHA/tail gate) worksheets and documents completed work activities.

5. Assists the Safety Department by providing safety education programs and OSHA driven annual training for lineworkers at select member communities on a routine basis. This includes but is not limited to providing pole top and bucket rescue training for designated members. Plans, coordinates and evaluates quarterly safety visits to designated members.

6. Assists with Lineworker Training on an as needed basis.

7. Assists in special projects such as Infrared testing at member communities, the set-up for the Lineworker Rodeo, and the development and presentations at the Lineworker Training programs to the membership.

8. At the request of the Members, conducts accident investigations, prepares reports and assists with OSHA inspections/investigations. Identifies workplace hazards through safety inspections, review of accident reports and first reports of injury, creates Health and Safety Plans for the member's use, and develops associated "Written Safety Plans" and manuals.

9. Maintain knowledge on current safety/ OSHA topics, rules, and regulations.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications:

1. High school diploma required, two-year technical degree desirable.

2. A Journeyman Lineperson with a minimum of two (2) years' experience is required for Circuit Rider and General Safety Coordinator. Supervisory experience is preferred. A Journeyman Lineperson with a minimum of five (5) years' experience and two (2) years of supervisory experience is required for a Senior Circuit Rider and General Safety Coordinator.

3. Experience with safety related programs in the electric utility field is preferred.

4. Completes hands-on operational and maintenance work on distribution systems (15kV and below). Ability to climb and work from a bucket is required.

5. Previous experience with municipal electric systems is desired.

6. A qualified journeyman lineworker with a state or other industry related certification is preferred.

7. Electric industry experience with a working knowledge of Safety/OSHA rules/ regulations and electric utility industry NESC and NFPA 70E experience is required.

8. OSHA 500/501 OSHA Outreach Instructor desired or ability to obtain certification within 36 months is required.

9. Must be a certified CPR, First Aid, Forklift Operator and Flagger instructor, or obtain certification within 12 months.

10. Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills are required with the ability to interact effectively with employees, management and elected officials within our member communities. Experience in a municipal environment is strongly preferred.

11. Must be able to set and maintain a schedule, meeting deadlines and effectively communicate about completed tasks.

12. Must be self-motivated, detail and team oriented, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

13. Public speaking experience a necessity.

14. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, primarily PowerPoint is preferred.

15. Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds is required with the ability to occasionally lift/move equipment that weighs 200 pounds.

16. Must possess a valid CDL license and be willing to travel 90% of the time within the organization's footprint.

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