Lead Trainer - Health & Safety
About The Position
The Lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Trainer is a critical leader within Shared Services who translates Health, Safety & Wellbeing training strategy into consistent, high-impact execution across business units. The role acts as both a program owner and integrator, ensuring EHS training programs are standardized, scalable, aligned with organizational risk priorities, and practical and effective in the field. The Lead EHS Trainer drives the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs that build workforce capability, strengthen safety culture, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role partners with Shared Services functions and operational leadership to operationalize training frameworks, improve performance outcomes, and enable consistent application of safe work practices. The position is based onsite in Orange, Connecticut, or Boston, Massachusetts, with travel in the Northeast. The posting also describes routine domestic travel of up to 50%.
Requirements
- 8–12+ years of EHS experience and 5–8+ years in training leadership roles.
- Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- Technical background in utilities or industrial environments.
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
- Ability to travel domestically routinely, up to 50%.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is strongly preferred.
- OSHA Outreach Trainer (500/501) certification.
- Instructional design and adult learning credentials are highly desirable, such as ATD CPTD or equivalent.
- Operational expertise in high-risk environments such as electrical safety, gas, transmission/distribution, or construction.
- Experience with training metrics, including completion, effectiveness, and competency validation; LMS administration and reporting; and regulatory training compliance programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver EHS training across multiple formats.
- Identify workforce training needs and support onboarding.
- Continuously improve training programs and materials.
- Support competency validation and qualification programs.
- Collaborate with operations and field personnel.
- Design and develop EHS training programs.
- Lead large-scale training initiatives across business units.
- Manage training schedules, logistics, and delivery teams.
- Lead training programs across regions or functions.
- Oversee curriculum design and continuous improvement.
- Coach trainers and subject-matter experts.
- Coordinate with operations and safety leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- 12% 401(k) match.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development and career advancement pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
