Safety and Health Trainer - Shippingport, PA

Kokosing Industrial•Carnegie, PA

About The Position

The Safety and Health Trainer develops, implements, and delivers safety education, training, correspondence, and materials so team members understand the Company Safety and Health Management System. The role develops and adapts content to align with company practices and build the knowledge and skills needed to perform work safely. The trainer conducts new-hire and site-specific safety orientations, manages and delivers safety training in person and online, develops educational materials, and coordinates with Safety leadership, operations management, and subject matter experts. The role evaluates training effectiveness, maintains training and certification records, reports on outcomes, and incorporates risk mitigation strategies into training programs. It also uses multimedia and technology to enhance learning and supports safety staff, leaders, supervisors, managers, and field team members. The position requires working in a high-production environment, potentially 50 or more hours per week, including nights and weekends, and responding effectively to pressure and deadlines. Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action contractor and states that it does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety and health, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, other state and federal safety regulations, and company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to prioritize tasks independently and manage safety programs effectively.
Ability to develop training and educational materials and use varied 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 organizational and administrative recordkeeping 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 safety programs and policies.
Ability to interact positively with and influence supervisors, operations managers, and field team members.
Ability to handle difficult or sensitive conversations to positively influence behavior.
Knowledge of multiple projects and operations and ability to integrate best practices and recommendations.
Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills.
Honesty and integrity.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct new-hire onboarding, including drug testing, Workday information collection, and new-hire and site-specific safety orientation.
Execute safety training and educational content tailored to the company and project sites, using appropriate teaching methods and in-person, online, or blended formats.
Develop educational materials, including manuals, guides, presentations, Safety Talks, and handouts, for operations managers and team members.
Promote 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, materials, evaluations, and participant feedback.
Ensure team members meet role-specific safety training and certification requirements; analyze training data and generate reports to assess 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 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 experience.
Act as a resource for Safety staff, Safety leadership, supervisors, operations managers, and team members.
Influence the proper implementation of safety policies and procedures and promote a safe work environment.