Safety Training Instructor
Safety Training Instructor
US-GA-Marietta
Job ID: 2026-1381
# of Openings: 1
Category: Safety
Cobb EMC
Overview
Are you a seasoned electric utility professional who knows that safety is more than a checklist — it’s a mindset, a responsibility, and a way to protect the people who keep our communities powered? Cobb EMC is looking for a Safety Training Instructor to lead engaging, hands-on safety and job training programs that help reduce employee accidents and injuries while strengthening safe work practices across the organization.
This role is perfect for someone who brings deep line work experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for coaching others. You’ll develop curriculum, conduct training and testing sessions, maintain employee training records, coordinate monthly GEMC safety training programs, and help employees build confidence in safely performing job skills
Schedule: 4-10-hour shifts per week (OT, On-call, and Weekends as needed)
Benefits:
- Company paid Health Insurance Premiums!
- Insurance is effective your first day of employment
- Retirement Security Pension plan!
- Automatic 7% Company paid contribution to 401k with additional matching!
- Annual Bonus Program!
- Tuition and Certification reimbursement!
- Learn more
To learn more about Cobb EMC visit our website at
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Lead Safety and Job Training Programs
Coach, Guide, and Develop Employees
As a Safety Training Instructor, you’ll serve as a supervisor during safety training programs, coach employees through hands-on learning, monitor performance with operations supervisors, and reinforce safe job practices with consistency and fairness.
Strengthen Safety Standards
You’ll help establish and maintain corporate safety standards, monitor safety policies and practices, support compliance with the E.C.S. Accreditation Program of GA, conduct field observations, prepare written reports, make safety recommendations, and help ensure Cobb EMC maintains its Safety Accreditation Certification.
Support CDL and Motor Carrier Programs
You’ll train appropriate employees on commercial vehicle operation, help ensure CDL requirements are met and renewed within required timeframes, complete and maintain paperwork, and review traffic violations and motor vehicle records in accordance with federal motor carrier regulations.
Investigate Accidents and Claims
You’ll conduct on-site investigations involving company vehicles and/or injured employees, provide reports to the Director of Safety Operations, investigate and process general liability claims, coordinate communication with third parties, insurance carriers, police agencies, and contractors, and maintain related documentation
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
High School
Minimum eight years experience in electric utility line work, including a minimum of two years’ experience as First-Class Lineman
Thorough knowledge of corporate safety practices and procedures, principles of basic electricity, and first aid
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements
SKILLS: Comprehensive knowledge of distribution feeds and circuits and switches. Demonstrated proficiency in both underground and overhead line construction, live-line maintenance, climbing poles, and working from a bucket. Exhibits a high standard for safety through knowledge and leadership of current safety requirements
Excellent oral and written communication and motivation skills
Public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to appropriately handle confidential information and handle member complaint calls professionally.
Proficient with MS Office Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Possess valid Class A Commercial Georgia driver’s license and relevant endorsements
Certification Requirements
Ability to become certified as a trainer of trenching, shoring, flagging, forklift, medic first aid and CPR, and
Manual Uniform Traffic Control Devices Instructor
Possess an Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Operator’s Certification
Obtain Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification within 5 years
Obtain Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) certification within 5 years
Ability to complete Northwest Lineman College apprentice program within 5 years
PREFERRED:
Associate degree in Business, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field.
CORE Values:
Put People First
Care, listen and connect. Think team, not self. Respect and value differences.
Stay Safe
No shortcuts. See the big picture, no tunnel vision. Look out for each other
Innovate
Embrace change. Think big and bold. Be part of the solution.
Own It
Own your attitude, actions and words. Find a way. No BCD. Never stop learning.
EOE/Disability/Vets/Drug-Free Workplace
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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