Who we are:
Townsend Company LLC and Gunnison Tree Service are industry leaders in utility vegetation management and right-of-way services, supporting electric utilities and infrastructure across the United States. Headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, Townsend operates in more than 30 states, delivering vegetation management, power line clearance, utility line construction, landscape management, and storm response services. Gunnison Tree Service, founded in 1999 by Matt Cathell, has grown from a small family-owned tree care company into a trusted leader in vegetation management in the Atlanta market. Together, our companies and subsidiaries are committed to safety, operational excellence, and protecting critical power infrastructure while providing rewarding career opportunities for our employees.
We Offer:
- Weekly pay
- Paid Time Off & Health Benefits.
- Growth & Development within the company.
- 401k + 4% match.
Electrical Hazards Training Specialist / Program Coordinator Summary:
The Electrical Hazards Training Specialist/ Program Coordinator is responsible for the administration, scheduling, maintenance, scheduling transportation, delivery, and continuous improvement of Townsend's Electrical Hazards Training (EHT) Trailer Program. This position ensures employees receive consistent, engaging, and technically accurate electrical hazards training through classroom instruction and live demonstrations while maintaining the highest standards of operational safety, equipment readiness, and regulatory compliance.
The Electrical Hazards Training Specialist/ Program Coordinator serves as the company's subject matter expert for the EHT Trailer Program and works closely with Operations, Health & Safety, Fleet, Facilities, and regional
leadership to maximize the effectiveness and availability of this critical training resource.
Duties/ Responsibilities
- Serving as the Company's subject matter expert for the Electrical Hazards Training Trailer Program.
- Delivering engaging, technically accurate, and effective electrical hazards training.
- Maintaining the Electrical Hazards Training Trailer in a constant state of operational readiness.
- Managing scheduling, logistics, transportation, inspections, maintenance, and inventory for the trailer.
- Qualifying, evaluating, and supporting Electrical Hazards Training Demonstrators.
- Maintaining all required training, equipment, and inspection records.
- Ensuring compliance with Company policies and applicable OSHA, ANSI, and regulatory requirements.
- Continuously improving the Electrical Hazards Training Program to meet evolving operational needs and industry best practices.
Training Delivery
- Deliver Electrical Hazards, and other Training to employees throughout the company.
- Conduct engaging classroom instruction and live electrical hazard demonstrations.
- Ensure all demonstrations are performed in accordance with approved operating procedures and company safety requirements.
- Create an interactive learning environment that reinforces hazard recognition and safe work practices.
- Adapt presentations to meet operational needs while maintaining approved technical content.
- Evaluate participant understanding and provide coaching to improve knowledge retention and application.
Program Administration
- Manage the annual Electrical Hazards Training Trailer schedule.
- Coordinate trailer requests with operating divisions and business units.
- Schedule transportation and logistics between training locations.
- Maintain the master training calendar.
- Track attendance and maintain all required training documentation.
- Maintain records for qualified demonstrators and trainer certifications.
- Coordinate Train-the-Trainer programs and instructor evaluations.
- Maintain training records within the Company's EHS System.
Trailer Operations
- Perform pre-use inspections before every demonstration.
- Complete post-training inspections and document deficiencies.
- Maintain trailer inventory, demonstration equipment, and training materials.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration, and annual inspections.
- Ensure generators, electrical systems, PPE, audiovisual equipment, and demonstration props remain in safe operating condition.
- Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and professional appearance of the trailer.
- Coordinate transportation, storage, and overall fleet readiness of the training trailer.
Equipment and PPE Management
- Inspect, maintain, and replace electrical protective equipment.
- Coordinate electrical testing and certification of insulating rubber goods.
- Maintain inspection, testing, and replacement records.
- Ensure all demonstration equipment remains compliant with company requirements.
- Manage inventory of gloves, sleeves, overshoes, hot sticks, demonstration materials, and consumable supplies.
Safety Leadership
- Ensure every demonstration is conducted safely and professionally.
- Conduct pre-demonstration job briefings.
- Verify all protective systems are functioning before energizing equipment.
- Suspend demonstrations whenever unsafe conditions exist.
- Investigate equipment deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Maintain current knowledge of OSHA regulations, ANSI Z133, industry best practices, and company standards related to electrical hazards.
Program Development and Continuous Improvement
- Review participant feedback and implement program improvements.
- Update lesson plans, presentations, and instructional materials as standards or company procedures evolve.
- Develop new demonstrations and learning activities that improve employee understanding of electrical hazards.
- Support corporate safety initiatives through educational outreach.
- Recommend equipment upgrades, technology improvements, and enhancements to the Electrical Hazards Training Program.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Safety, Utility Operations, Education, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in utility vegetation management, electric utility operations, line clearance arboriculture, or a related industry.
- Demonstrated experience delivering classroom and field-based training.
- Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
- Strong organizational, planning, and project management abilities.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to meet Company driver qualification requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- ISA Certified Arborist
- Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP)
- Certified Utility Safety Specialist (CUSP)
- Utility Line Clearance or electrical utility experience
- OSHA Outreach Trainer
- Adult learning or instructional design experience
- Experience operating high-voltage training equipment
- Experience managing mobile training programs
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to set up and dismantle training equipment.
- Ability to work inside the training trailer and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment during demonstrations.
- Frequent overnight travel throughout the Company's operating areas.
Working Conditions
- This role is fully onsite at the Muncie office, 5 days a week.
- Corporate offices
- Training trailer or training centers
- Field operations
- Utility rights-of-way
- Regional operating facilities
- Extensive travel throughout Company service territories
Join a team that values safety, reliability, and professional development. At Townsend Company LLC. and Gunnison Tree Service, our employees, play a critical role in supporting the nation’s electric infrastructure through quality vegetation management and right-of-way services. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a dynamic and growing team, we encourage you to apply and build a rewarding career with us.
