Lead Trainer - Health & Safety

Iberdrola • Portland, OR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Trainer is a leader within Shared Services who translates health, safety, and well-being training strategy into consistent execution across business units. The role owns and integrates programs, ensuring EHS training is standardized, scalable, aligned with organizational risk priorities, and practical for field use.

The Lead EHS Trainer drives the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs that build workforce capability, strengthen safety culture, and support regulatory compliance. The role partners with Shared Services functions, operational leadership, and field personnel to operationalize training frameworks, improve performance outcomes, and enable consistent application of safe work practices. The position is on site in Portland, Oregon; Moro, Oregon; or Vancouver, Washington, and requires 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.
• 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 and 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.
• Oversee curriculum design and continuous improvement.
• Coach trainers and subject-matter experts.
• Coordinate with operations and safety leadership.
• Lead training programs across regions or functions.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• 12% 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and career advancement pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior