EH&S / Training Manager

Seattle Tree Care•Seattle, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The EH&S / Training Manager is a field-first safety leader, trainer, and operational partner responsible for Seattle Tree Care’s safety, training, and incident management programs. The role works closely with the Director of Operations and crews to find safer, smarter, and more productive ways to work. Regular, hands-on presence at active jobsites is an essential function; the position is not inspection-only or office-only and spends a significant share of each week in the field while keeping documentation, reporting, and administrative work current. The manager demonstrates techniques, coaches crew leaders, supports complex and high-risk work, and develops and manages the company’s internal training program. The role also leads incident investigations, supports workers’ compensation and return-to-work coordination, maintains safety documentation and records, and helps ensure compliance with ANSI Z133, OSHA, and Washington State L&I requirements through practical field implementation.

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 quickly 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.
Regularly be present at active jobsites across the greater Seattle region and provide frequent, hands-on field coaching, training, and crew support.
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 lbs 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 demonstrate arborist techniques, equipment, and PPE in training and field settings.
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.
Ability to travel frequently between jobsites across the greater Seattle region.

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 crews in the field, demonstrating proper techniques, coaching crew leaders, and contributing directly to field operations.
Partner proactively with the Director of Operations on upcoming technical removals, crane work, storm response, and other high-risk jobs to reduce risk, provide hands-on training, solve problems, or increase 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 tracked through implementation.
Work alongside HR on workers’ compensation claims, documentation, and return-to-work coordination.
Prepare incident and investigation reports, corrective action plans, training materials, safety communications, and trend reports for leadership.
Maintain and improve the Safety Manual, SOPs, inspections, and digital training and certification records.
Support compliance with ANSI Z133, OSHA, and Washington State L&I requirements, emphasizing practical implementation in the field.
Perform other duties as assigned.