Job Training and Safety/Apprenticeship Instructor MMUA

MMUA | Minnesota

The Job Training and Safety/Apprenticeship Instructor is responsible for delivering electric utility and general industry training for apprentice and journey-level lineworkers and other utility personnel. The position provides hands-on instruction and individualized support to apprentices, promotes safe work practices, maintains training and apprenticeship records, and serves as a liaison between employees and management on safety matters.

• Deliver electric utility and general industry training that strengthens safe work practices for lineworkers and other utility personnel at all experience levels.
• Work alongside apprentices to provide personalized, hands-on instruction that supplements required coursework and on-the-job learning.
• Demonstrate safe work practices at all times and reinforce a positive safety culture in training environments and at the MMUA Training Center.
• Encourage, guide, and support apprentices throughout their development and progression toward journey-level status.
• Assist with and facilitate required testing, skills assessments, and related training activities.
• Collaborate with apprentices and their utility management to monitor timely progress on coursework, testing, and on-the-job training requirements.
• Coordinate with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry apprenticeship program to monitor required apprenticeship education and on-the-job training hours.
• Evaluate personal protective equipment (PPE), tools, and testing equipment to confirm proper function and integrity.
• Maintain accurate training, testing, and apprenticeship records.
• Maintain positive working relationships with member utilities, industry partners, and state agencies.
• Serve as an ambassador for MMUA and support activities that strengthen the Association and its member-focused brand.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to advance MMUA strategic and operating goals.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and annual retreats and meet assigned deadlines unless excused in advance.

• Excellent verbal, written, instructional, and public speaking skills in the English language
• Ability to teach technical concepts through clear explanation, demonstration, coaching, and hands-on practice
• Excellent interpersonal and customer/member service skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Broad knowledge of current state and federal safety requirements, regulations, standards, and codes applicable to electric utility and general industry work
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships with apprentices, utility leaders, coworkers, agencies, and industry partners

• Standard office and home-office environments
• Indoor and outdoor industrial and field environments
• Frequent outdoor training and events
• Environments associated with regular vehicular travel

Physical demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk or in a vehicle
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds at times
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor training environments and demonstrate job-related skills safely
• Travel required
• Frequent in-state travel by car, which may range from 1 to 31 days per month
• Frequent overnight travel for training and other events
• Occasional out-of-state travel for meetings and conferences

Required education and experience

• Certified Journey-Level Lineworker with at least five years of advanced experience, including experience in a safety-related leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain successful partnerships and professional relationships

Preferred education and experience

• Experience in utilities, not-for-profit organizations, or associations
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, or instructional experience
• Knowledge of workplace safety and compliance requirements
• Solid understanding of applicable electric utility and general industry regulations
• Experience supporting registered apprenticeship programs or coordinating with state apprenticeship agencies