Safety and Health Trainer - Shippingport, PA

Kokosing•Carnegie, PA

10d

About The Position

Kokosing is seeking a Safety and Health Trainer to develop, implement, and deliver safety education, training, correspondence, and materials. The role ensures team members understand the elements of the Company Safety and Health Management System and develops or adapts content to align with company practices and build the knowledge and skills needed to perform jobs safely. The trainer conducts new-hire and site-specific safety orientations; manages and delivers tailored training using in-person, online, or blended formats; and creates educational resources such as manuals, guides, presentations, Safety Talks, and handouts. The role works with Safety leadership, operations management, and subject matter experts to evaluate learning outcomes, improve training, incorporate risk-mitigation strategies, and address specialized needs. The position also maintains training records and reports, tracks role-specific training and certification requirements, facilitates on-site and online learning, and uses multimedia and office technologies to improve learning communications and experiences. The role requires working independently, coordinating across multiple projects and operations, and influencing supervisors, managers, and field team members to support a safe work environment. The posting describes a high-production environment of 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends, with responsiveness under pressure and deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety and health, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations, other state and federal safety regulations, and company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to prioritize tasks independently and manage safety programs effectively.
Proficiency in developing training and educational materials and using training methodologies and online learning platforms to engage diverse audiences.
Ability to work in a high-production environment of 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends, and respond effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Personal computer skills, including MS Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, phone apps, and Power BI.
Strong organization and administrative recording skills.
Strong writing and communication skills, including emails, memos, and correspondence.
Ability to work independently and seek guidance on complex situations.
Subject matter expertise in two or more elements of the safety and health management system.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly, and influence implementation of safety and health policies and procedures.
Ability to make independent judgments when managing and facilitating company programs and policies related to work safety.
Ability to have difficult or sensitive conversations to positively influence behavior.
Knowledge of multiple projects and operations and ability to integrate best practices and recommendations.
Honesty and integrity.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Three to 10 or more years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry (preferred).
CPR/First Aid certification (preferred).
OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certification (preferred).
GSP, ASP, CSP, or CHST designation (preferred).

Responsibilities

Conduct new-hire onboarding, including drug testing, collection of Workday information, and delivery of new-hire and site-specific safety orientations.
Execute safety training and educational content tailored to the company and project sites, using suitable teaching methods and in-person, online, or blended formats.
Develop educational materials, including manuals, guides, presentations, Safety Talks, and handouts, and ensure consistent safety messaging across locations and facilities as appropriate.
Collaborate with Safety leadership and operations management to measure learning outcomes, gather feedback, and evaluate and improve training and educational content.
Maintain documentation of training and education, including attendance records, materials, evaluations, and participant feedback.
Ensure team members meet safety training and certification requirements for their roles; use training data to generate reports on effectiveness and inform future initiatives.
Facilitate on-site safety training and online learning.
Work with Safety leadership and operations management to incorporate risk-mitigation strategies into training programs, correspondence, and materials.
Coordinate with Safety leadership, operational management, and subject matter experts to develop content for specialized training needs.
Use multimedia and tools such as the MS Office Suite to enhance learning communications, materials, and experiences.
Prioritize tasks independently and manage safety programs effectively.
Influence supervisors, operations managers, and field team members to implement safety policies and procedures and create a safe work environment.
Identify and pursue opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills, and act as a resource for Safety staff, leadership, supervisors, operations managers, and team members.