Safety & Technical Trainer

ThompsonGas LLC•Sparks, NV

About The Position

The Safety & Technical Trainer designs, delivers, and evaluates structured training programs to improve performance across field operations. The role aligns learning with safety outcomes, operational excellence, and business goals, and contributes to the company’s structured on-the-job training strategy by supporting learning transfer, behavior change, and field readiness. Work travel is approximately 50%. The trainer works under the guidance and direction of the Lead Safety & Technical Trainer and collaborates with safety managers, field leaders, and company operations. Training may be conducted in classroom, hands-on, field, or digital settings.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in safety, training, or propane operations roles.
Working knowledge of NFPA 54/58, FMCSA regulations, CETP through 4.2, and propane system fundamentals.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to lead initiatives and drive outcomes across a distributed workforce.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and continual improvement of instructional, technical, and leadership skills.
Comfort working in field, classroom, or digital settings.
CETP through 4.2 completion or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate engaging, applied training, or willingness to learn.
Willingness to obtain a professional certification in adult learning, training delivery, or instructional design.
Willingness to participate in training options provided by approved third-party vendors.

Nice To Haves

Instructional design or technical training experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver classroom and hands-on training for Service Technicians, Delivery Drivers, and field leaders aligned with NFPA, FMCSA, ThompsonGas, and other relevant standards.
Break down complex field tasks into clear, teachable steps that employees can practice and apply safely and consistently.
Use effective training techniques to help trainees retain and apply learning on the job.
Facilitate role plays, scenario-based exercises, and simulations to develop technical skills.
Conduct training in the field as required.
Create and continuously improve SOPs and training materials, including slides, handouts, job aids, and videos.
Align training content with compliance standards, internal safety policies, and operational procedures.
Incorporate feedback loops and metrics tracking into training programs where applicable.
Anticipate future training and compliance needs and develop programs and job aids to address them.
Partner with Area Safety Managers, field-level leaders, and company-level operations to align training with business goals, field expectations, and regulatory requirements.
Lead manager briefings, pre-class communications, and post-training support plans to promote training transfer and employee success.
Influence local training culture through coaching, leadership engagement, and advocacy for structured learning.
Design and administer pre- and post-training assessments, field observation tools, and knowledge checks to track learning impact.
Review training data and insights to identify trends, assess effectiveness, and recommend adjustments or new topics.
Champion a safety-first, business-oriented approach grounded in structured, intentional learning design.
Contribute to strategic initiatives such as new branch onboarding, acquisition integration, and specialty certification programs.
Model and advocate for a safety-first professional identity among field employees and leadership.