Adjunct Instructor General Industrial Safety Lineman-Hourly, CE

Iowa Western Community Collegeâ??s Continuing Education division seeks a highly experienced and safety-focused professional to deliver non-credit training in General Industrial Safety with emphasis on Lineman Safety Awareness. The ideal candidate will have extensive real-world utility experience and a strong background in safety leadership and instruction. This role is perfect for a seasoned utility professional who is passionate about workforce development, safety culture, and hands-on learning.

• Deliver engaging, real-world instruction on general industrial safety topics, including fall protection, excavation safety, electrical hazard awareness, enclosed space entry, job site hazard identification, and OSHA safety protocols.
• Provide instruction in lineman safety awareness, including rubber goods use, equal potential grounding, and line worker-specific safety practices.
• Instruct classes focused on practical utility safety training for apprentices and upskilling adult learners.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, descriptions, agendas, and instructional materials (e.g., PowerPoints).
• Support continuing education initiatives by ensuring alignment with OSHA, NESC, and industry best practices.
• Assist in safety program evaluation, learner assessments, and hands-on demonstrations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and mentor in industrial and utility safety best practices.
• Evaluate student progress through assignments, assessments, and projects, offering constructive feedback. Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment to encourage student engagement and collaboration.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and grades per institutional policies.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to curriculum and instructional improvements.
• Ensure instructional equipment and materials are well-maintained and ready for use.
• Travel to IWCC centers and other training sites as needed.
• Demonstrate IWCCâ??s core mission, vision, and values.
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.
• Uphold strict confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Required: 

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the utility industry, with 5 years of significant safety training leadership responsibilities.
• Associate of Science (AS) degree in Utility Line Technology, or a degree in a related field, or a professional license in a utility-related discipline.
• Proven experience with line technician safety protocols, including both overhead and underground systems.
  
• Ability to analyze safety data and implement improvement strategies.
  
• Familiarity with relevant safety regulations and standards.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational safety principles and practices.
  
• Strong leadership and communication skills are required to effectively promote a culture of safety.
  
• Proficiency in conducting safety training and compliance audits.
  
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, NESC, and safety regulatory standards.
  
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to instruct and engage adult learners from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to pass a background check

• Certified Competent Person in Fall Protection and Excavation Safety.
  
• Instructional or facilitation experience in utility or technical training environments.
  
• Experience leading incident investigations, apprenticeship oversight, and course development.
  
• Prior experience working in or with a public utility or cooperative.
  

• Standing for extended periods (while instructing or demonstrating)
• Walking around training areas, including outdoor or utility yard environments
• Lifting and moving equipment or training props (e.g., harnesses, line tools, manikins, ropes, rescue gear)
• Hands-on Demonstrations (when applicable):
• Demonstrating PPE usage (donning fall protection harnesses, rubber gloves, etc.)
• Setting up safety and training equipment (cones, barriers, grounding tools)
• Climbing simulations (if part of the training programâ??light pole climbing or ladder work may be expected)
• Using hand tools relevant to lineman tasks (showing safe handling)
• Indoor and outdoor work settings, possibly in non-climate-controlled shops or training yard.

• Reading, Writing, Calculating
• Social Interaction Skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with Minimal Supervision