Sr Manager

Sr Manager Generation Safety and Training

This position leads a team of safety and training professionals in pursuit of safe work methods, training / education, and a strong culture of continuous improvement at a variety of power generation and training facilities. This position must maintain healthy and constructive partnerships with employees from all levels of the Company, outside agencies, and with Company union partners to communicate and collaborate transparently on safety and training related items. The role provides direction and helps to create and execute Evergy Safety programs to maintain compliance with Evergy safety rules, OSHA and other regulatory agency requirements and ultimately prevent injury to employees. This position directs technical training programs and initiatives for generation operation and maintenance employees. This includes, but is not limited to, skilled craft apprentice training programs, operator qualification programs, and targeted training opportunities for journeyman positions.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Lead a high performing team of trainers and safety professionals to develop and support generation employees
• Provide guidance and deliver safety programs and rules that are effective in maintaining compliance with safety regulations, engage employees, and reduce injury and hazards
• Provide guidance and oversee generation training programs, including Department of Labor craft apprenticeships, journeyman level training, operator training and other training initiatives
• Evaluate safety and training programs for effectiveness, continuous improvement, and alignment with overall company goals and culture
• Provide creative solutions, knowing the unique challenges of working in a high-hazard environment, by collaborating with operational leaders and employees
• Collaborate with generation employees at all levels to ensure partnership, proper prioritization of safety and training initiatives, and effectiveness of programs through a wide variety of delivery methods
• Meet with and collaborate with union leadership on safety and training initiatives, including apprenticeship programs
• Present safety and training strategies and / or material to a wide variety of audiences in manner they can comprehend
• Manage and allocate resources across multiple functions
• Actively participate on safety and training teams and committees, including the coordination of investigations and follow-up on events involving Evergy employees and stakeholders, as appropriate
• Promote and support the current direction of the corporation through consistent communication and leadership

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Evergy is committed to building a team where everyone regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.