High Voltage Safety Trainer (Electric Utilities)

The role

The High Voltage Safety Trainer will develop and deliver practical electrical safety training for personnel working around high-voltage electrical systems. This role involves classroom, virtual, and hands-on instruction to strengthen hazard recognition and safe work practices.

What you will do

• Develop and deliver instructor-led, virtual, and hands-on electrical safety training
• Create and maintain training materials, lesson plans, and competency evaluations
• Provide instruction on electrical hazard recognition and approach distances
• Conduct training on shock and arc-flash hazards and safe work planning
• Instruct personnel on energy isolation, lockout/tagout, and protective grounding
• Demonstrate proper selection and use of electrical PPE and voltage-rated tools
• Facilitate scenario-based training for switching safety and electrical emergency response
• Conduct practical skills assessments and provide targeted coaching
• Maintain accurate training records and retraining schedules
• Collaborate with leadership to identify training needs based on field observations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by an electrical apprenticeship, technical training program, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on electrical field experience with high-voltage electrical equipment
• Demonstrated experience delivering technical training, mentoring electrical workers, or conducting practical competency assessments
• Strong working knowledge of applicable electrical safety requirements and OSHA standards
• Understanding of electrical hazards, arc-flash protection, energy isolation, grounding, and PPE requirements
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and equipment documentation
• Strong communication, presentation, and instructional skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, presentation software, and electronic training documentation systems
• Ability to work independently and travel regularly to assigned offices and project locations
• Ability to conduct classroom and practical training activities and demonstrate equipment use while wearing required PPE

Nice to have

• Previous experience in electric utility transmission and distribution, substations, industrial power systems, or high-voltage testing and maintenance
• Experience as a journeyman electrician, lineworker, substation technician, electrical safety instructor, or related technical professional
• Familiarity with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269, NFPA 70E, and other applicable electrical safety standards
• Relevant electrical trade credentials, electrical safety certifications, or technical instructor qualifications
• Experience supporting electrical safety audits, incident investigations, corrective-action training, or workforce qualification programs

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement benefits with a company 401(k) match

About the company

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. They partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution.