ELECTRICAL HAZARDS TRAINING SPECIALIST / PROGRAM COORDINATOR

The Townsend Company, LLC

Location: Muncie, IN | Nationwide Travel Required

Position Type: Full-Time

Travel Requirement: Approximately 75% nationwide, including frequent overnight travel

Help Shape the Future of Electrical Safety Training!

Are you an experienced utility professional with a passion for safety, training, and developing others? Do you enjoy delivering hands-on instruction, working with field teams, and making a meaningful impact on workplace safety?

The Townsend Company, LLC is seeking an Electrical Hazards Training Specialist / Program Coordinator to lead and coordinate our Electrical Hazards Training (EHT) Trailer Program.

This is more than a traditional training position. You will serve as a key resource in delivering electrical hazards education across our operations, combining technical expertise, engaging instruction, and program coordination to help employees recognize hazards and work safely around electrical infrastructure.

From conducting live demonstrations to managing a mobile training program that travels throughout the country, you will play an important role in strengthening our safety culture and supporting the employees who work in some of the industry's most demanding environments.

If you have a strong background in utility operations or line clearance, enjoy teaching others, and are ready to take ownership of a critical safety training initiative, we want to hear from you!

Who We Are

The Townsend Company, LLC is an industry leader in utility vegetation management and right-of-way services, supporting electric utilities and critical infrastructure across the United States.

Headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, Townsend operates across multiple states, providing vegetation management, power line clearance, utility line construction, storm response, and other specialized services.

With a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and quality service, Townsend works to protect and maintain critical utility infrastructure while providing rewarding career opportunities and professional growth for our employees.

What We Offer

Weekly pay

• Paid time off
• Health benefits
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on employee safety across our nationwide operations

What You'll Do

As our Electrical Hazards Training Specialist / Program Coordinator, you will oversee the delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of our Electrical Hazards Training Trailer Program.

Your responsibilities will include

Lead Engaging Safety Training

• Deliver classroom instruction and live electrical hazards demonstrations to employees across company operations.
• Educate field teams on electrical hazard recognition, safe work practices, and applicable safety standards.
• Create an engaging, hands-on learning environment that encourages participation and knowledge retention.
• Evaluate employee understanding and provide coaching to reinforce safe work practices.
• Support the development and qualification of additional electrical hazards training demonstrators.
• Coordinate a Nationwide Training Program
• Manage the scheduling and coordination of the Electrical Hazards Training Trailer across company locations.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Fleet, and regional leadership to plan training events.
• Coordinate transportation, travel logistics, and equipment readiness for scheduled training.
• Maintain training calendars, attendance records, certifications, and required documentation.
• Support Train-the-Trainer initiatives and instructor evaluations.
• Maintain Equipment and Training Readiness
• Conduct inspections of the training trailer and demonstration equipment before and after training sessions.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, testing, and required inspections.
• Maintain inventory of electrical protective equipment, demonstration materials, and training supplies.
• Ensure the trailer, electrical systems, PPE, and training equipment remain in safe operating condition.
• Work with internal teams to resolve equipment concerns and maintain program readiness.
• Champion Safety and Continuous Improvement
• Ensure demonstrations are conducted in accordance with company procedures and applicable OSHA and ANSI requirements.
• Lead pre-demonstration safety briefings and verify protective systems before operating equipment.
• Identify potential safety concerns and take appropriate corrective action.
• Review training feedback and recommend improvements to program content and delivery.
• Update training materials to reflect evolving industry standards, operational needs, and best practices.
• Support broader corporate safety initiatives and employee development efforts.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a safety-focused professional who brings strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to independently coordinate a nationwide training program.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in utility vegetation management, electric utility operations, line clearance arboriculture, or a related industry.
• Experience delivering classroom and field-based training.
• Strong understanding of electrical hazards and safe work practices within utility environments.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and program coordination abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with operational and safety leadership.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and ability to meet company driver qualification requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 75% throughout the United States, including frequent overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with any of the following qualifications are especially encouraged to apply:

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Safety, Utility Operations, Education, or a related field.

ISA Certified Arborist

Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP)

Certified Utility Safety Specialist (CUSP)

• OSHA Outreach Trainer certification
• Utility line clearance or electrical utility experience
• Experience with high-voltage training or demonstration equipment

Experience managing mobile training programs

Background in adult learning, instructional design, or technical training development

Work Environment & Travel Expectations

This position supports Townsend operations nationwide and requires a combination of classroom instruction, field-based training, and hands-on equipment demonstrations.

Approximately 75% nationwide travel is required, including frequent overnight stays. Training will primarily take place at field locations, regional operating facilities, training centers, and other company locations.

Candidates should be comfortable with

• Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Standing, walking, bending, and climbing during training activities.
• Lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Setting up and dismantling training equipment.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Working independently while traveling between training locations.
• Why Join Townsend?
• At Townsend, safety is more than a priority. It is a responsibility we share across every level of our organization.
• In this role, your work will directly influence how employees recognize electrical hazards, respond to potential risks, and protect themselves and their coworkers in the field.
• You will have the opportunity to share your expertise, work with teams across the country, contribute to the development of safety training programs, and help strengthen a culture where every employee has the knowledge and tools to work safely.
• Ready to Make an Impact?
• If you're passionate about electrical safety, enjoy developing others, and are ready for a role that combines technical training, program leadership, and nationwide field engagement, we encourage you to apply.
• Join The Townsend Company, LLC and help us build a safer, stronger workforce.
• The Townsend Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law.