Non-Credit Instructor - CTE OSHA (part-time) - Bristol Community College

Bristol Community College•Fall River, MA

54d•$65•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead OSHA Trainer serves as the institution's in-house OSHA expert, delivering OSHA 10 and 30 trainings, developing a team of certified trainers, and supporting internal safety audits and mock inspections. The trainer also provides guidance on federal and state workplace safety standards, with a focus on supporting high-risk technical training environments.

Requirements

Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for Construction and/or General Industry (OSHA 500 or 501 required).
Minimum of 5 years of occupational safety or technical training experience, including OSHA 10/30 delivery.
Must have a current First Aid/CPR and AED certifications from the American Red Cross of the American Heart Association and OHSA 10/30.
Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating "train-the-trainer" programs.
Strong knowledge of federal and Massachusetts-specific OSHA regulations.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in technical training environments (e.g., trades, offshore wind, welding, maritime, HVAC).
Experience conducting safety audits and mock OSHA inspections.
Additional OHSA Credentials preferred including: OHSA Confined Space Entry or National Fire Protection Association, OHSA Fall Protection, OHSA Electrical Safety, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER), OSHA Fire Safety or Fire Watch training, American Welding Society (AWS) or OSHA welding safety training.
Additional industry recognized credentials are preferred such as NCCCO (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators) certification, Heavy Equipment Operator (Forklift, Crane/Hoist, Scissor Lift), and Scaffolding
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Bilingual or multilingual proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

Deliver OSHA-authorized OSHA 10 and OSHA 30-hour General Industry and/or Construction trainings to staff, faculty, and program participants.
Serve as a "train-the-trainer" instructor, certifying and mentoring internal staff to become OSHA outreach trainers.
Customize safety training to align with programmatic areas (e.g., GWO, confined space, welding, offshore wind, HVAC, welding, and marine technology).
Facilitate regular safety refreshers, toolbox talks, and hazard communication sessions.
Support routine safety audits and inspections of classrooms, labs, training spaces, and facilities.
Lead or support mock OSHA inspections to identify compliance gaps and develop corrective action plans.
Maintain training documentation, compliance records, and up-to-date knowledge of OSHA regulations and best practices with staff
Coordinate with Facilities, HR, and Academic/Workforce Divisions as needed.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to site safety, emergency response, PPE use, and equipment handling.
Collaborate with Facilities and Workforce staff to uphold safety culture and risk management strategies.
Supervise or mentor part-time or adjunct safety instructors, where applicable.