EH&S / Training Manager

Seattle Tree Care•Seattle, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The EH&S / Training Manager is a field-first safety leader, skilled trainer, and operational partner responsible for Seattle Tree Care’s safety, training, and incident management programs. Working closely with the Director of Operations, the manager helps crews identify safer, smarter, and more productive ways to work. This role requires credibility with experienced field crews, alongside the organizational, computer, and written communication skills needed to develop and manage training, document investigations, and maintain administrative work. Regular, hands-on presence at active jobsites is an essential function. The manager works alongside crews to plan complex jobs, coach crew leaders, demonstrate techniques, and solve problems in real time. The position is not inspection-only or office-only; it involves spending a significant share of each week in the field while keeping documentation, reporting, and administrative work current. Seattle Tree Care is a family-owned tree care company serving the Seattle area. It has operated for over 15 years and has a team of more than 40 professionals. The company emphasizes safety, transparency, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Requirements

Strong practical tree care experience, including climbing, rigging, removals, and equipment operation.
Demonstrated experience teaching, coaching, or developing others.
Ability to build, organize, and manage a structured training program.
Proficiency with computers and standard business software, including Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; ability to build and maintain spreadsheets and learn digital record-keeping, training-tracking, and reporting systems.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write clear, accurate, well-organized incident reports, investigation summaries, SOPs, training materials, and emails.
Working knowledge of ANSI Z133, OSHA, and Washington State L&I safety requirements.
Sound judgment and confidence to stop work when necessary while maintaining positive, productive relationships with crews.
Strong communication skills, initiative, humility, organizational discipline, and a genuine interest in developing others.
Valid Washington State driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to traverse uneven, rugged terrain at active jobsites in variable Pacific Northwest weather.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during field training, observations, and jobsite assessments.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of training equipment, PPE, and safety materials.
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods to complete documentation, reporting, and administrative tasks.
Ability to work safely around active operations involving chainsaws, chippers, cranes, aerial lifts, and climbing equipment.
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to identify hazards and communicate clearly in noisy field environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with incident investigations or workers’ compensation claims.
ISA Certified Arborist certification.
TCIA CTSP certification.
TRAQ certification.
EHAP certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Work alongside field crews, demonstrate proper techniques, coach crew leaders, and contribute directly to field operations.
Partner with the Director of Operations to identify technical removals, crane work, storm response, and other high-risk jobs where involvement can reduce risk, provide hands-on training, solve problems, or improve productivity.
Partner with the President, Director of Operations, and HR to design, implement, and manage the internal training program, including technical skill development, competency assessments, crew leader training, and ongoing field coaching.
Lead hands-on training in climbing, aerial rescue, rigging, chainsaw and equipment use, aerial lift operation, and emergency response.
Lead accident, injury, property damage, and significant near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions through implementation.
Work with HR on workers’ compensation claims, documentation, and return-to-work coordination.
Prepare clear, accurate, and timely incident and investigation reports, corrective action plans, training materials, safety communications, and leadership trend reports.
Maintain and improve the Safety Manual, SOPs, inspections, and digital training and certification records.
Ensure compliance with ANSI Z133, OSHA, and Washington State L&I requirements, emphasizing practical field implementation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Regularly attend active jobsites across the greater Seattle region and travel frequently between them.
Demonstrate arborist techniques, equipment, and PPE in training and field settings while working safely around active operations.