Transmission Training Instructor

Transmission Training Instructor

Building the Future of Safe Transmission Work

We are looking for a motivated Transmission Training Instructor to train and develop skills to ensure our transmission crews work safely.

This role is perfect for an experienced field professional who enjoys mentoring others, improving performance, and driving a strong safety culture. You'll split your time between structured training at our Monroe, GA facility (75%) and hands-on coaching in the field (25%). You will report to the Transmission Training Manager within the Safety Department.

Essential Functions:

• Deliver hands-on training focused on safe work practices, quality standards, and efficient work methods
• Work directly with crews to coach, mentor, and develop skills in real time
• Support onboarding and development of new team members
• Identify training gaps and implement targeted development plans
• Reinforce safety compliance and best practices across all job sites
• Evaluate employee performance and provide clear, actionable feedback
• Conduct EHS audits and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards
• Lead and support transmission construction training, including:
• Conductor installation and pulling
• Structure setting and removal
• Rigging and productivity optimization with safety focus
• Bare hand work 44KV and 500KV
• Apply industry expertise to maintain equipotential zones and safe work conditions
• Partner with leadership to address performance opportunities and improve outcomes
• Serve as a key connection between field operations and safety teams
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather

Minimum Requirements:

• 10 years of experience in transmission construction
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards and utility safety practices
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or training field employees
• Ability to assess performance and implement practical solutions
• Valid Class A CDL
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence teams
• Comfortable using computers for reporting, documentation, and training materials
• Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish)

Preferred:

• OSHA Outreach Trainer certification
• CSP, CHST, CUSP, CET, or similar safety credentials

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a large team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to shape training programs and influence workforce development
• Work in a role that blends field expertise with leadership and coaching
• Clear path for career growth and advancement
• Supportive environment that values safety, integrity and solutions

Our Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family.

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job.

"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

Pike Electric, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.