Safety Trainer- EHS&S

Beitzel Corporation•Grantsville, MD

10d•$25 - $40

About The Position

The Safety Trainer serves as the safety educator for Beitzel Corporation, Pillar Innovations, and affiliated companies. The role delivers hands-on and classroom training at division offices, shops, and job sites, including OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Outreach, DOT driver safety, forklift operation, signal person and rigging, and NFPA 70E electrical safety. Training is tailored to crews’ schedules and may take place early in the morning, in the evening, or on weekends. Occasional overnight travel is required. The position offers a choice of full-time or part-time schedule. The instructor must hold a current OSHA Outreach Training Program Authorized Trainer card for Construction and/or General Industry and demonstrate a strong command of applicable OSHA regulations, plus working knowledge of DOT, MSHA, and relevant consensus standards. Depending on certification, the trainer may also teach MSHA Part 48 and First Aid, CPR, and AED courses. The role involves operating forklifts and other powered equipment during practical training, and may include accessing shop floors, job sites, and elevated work areas when assisting with audits or responding to incidents. Beitzel Corporation is an industrial construction and service company with more than 50 years of experience in energy, mining, industrial construction, aggregate, and renewables. Its corporate headquarters are in Grantsville, Maryland, with offices throughout the country. The company describes itself as employee-owned through an ESOP and emphasizes continuous learning, varied work opportunities, flexibility, employee respect, and defined career paths.

Requirements

Current OSHA Outreach Training Program Authorized Trainer card for Construction (OSHA 500) and/or General Industry (OSHA 501).
At least 3 years of experience in a safety or safety training role, or in a skilled trade in construction, utility, mining, or heavy industrial work, with demonstrated adult-training experience.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA Construction (29 CFR 1926) and General Industry (29 CFR 1910) regulations, including powered industrial trucks, cranes and rigging, electrical safety, and hazard communication.
Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA, MSHA, and other safety and compliance regulations.
Working knowledge of relevant consensus standards, including NFPA 70E, ASME B30, ANSI/ITSDF B56.1, and ANSI/ASSP Z490.1.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Commitment to safety as a core value.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing and speaking for extended periods, walking, handling tools or objects, reaching, kneeling, stooping, bending, squatting, climbing a ladder, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to complete a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening; employees are also subject to random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion testing under company policy.

Nice To Haves

MSHA Part 48 approved instructor (trainer card).
First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or equivalent.
Additional trainer or practitioner credentials in powered industrial trucks, signal person and rigging (such as NCCCO Rigger or Signalperson), or NFPA 70E electrical safety.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Education, or a related field, or equivalent education, training, and/or experience.
OHST, CHST, STS, or ASP certificate.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or commercial driving experience.

Responsibilities

Teach OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Outreach courses for Construction and/or General Industry in accordance with OSHA Outreach Training Program Requirements; complete class documentation and request student completion cards through the Authorizing Training Organization.
Teach DOT and driver safety topics, including driver qualification, hours of service, vehicle inspections, cargo securement, defensive and distracted driving, and DOT drug and alcohol program requirements.
Provide powered industrial truck (forklift) operator training, including classroom instruction, hands-on evaluations, refresher training, and three-year operator re-evaluations in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Teach signal person and rigging classes covering hand signals, load weight estimation, rigging hardware selection and inspection, sling angles, and load control; conduct practical qualification evaluations in accordance with OSHA and ASME standards.
Teach NFPA 70E electrical safety classes for qualified and unqualified persons, covering electrical safety programs, shock and arc-flash risk assessment, approach boundaries, electrically safe work conditions, and arc-rated PPE.
When certified, teach MSHA Part 48 new miner, newly employed experienced miner, task, and annual refresher training, and complete MSHA Form 5000-23 records.
When certified, teach First Aid, CPR, and AED classes.
Travel occasionally overnight and deliver training at division offices, shops, and job sites, including at times outside standard daytime hours.
Operate forklifts and other powered equipment during practical training and evaluations.
Access shop floors, job sites, and elevated work areas when assisting with audits or responding to incidents.

Benefits

Employee ownership through an ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) operated through a qualified retirement plan.
Comprehensive benefits.
Health and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid time off and holidays.
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation for out-of-town work.
Employee-focused work environment.
On-the-job mentoring and training.
Internal job postings.
Performance and salary reviews.
Employee feedback program.
Bonuses and incentives for working safely.
Company-provided tools and basic safety equipment.
PPE allowances with no vendor restrictions.
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays.
Advancement through defined employee career paths.
Financial tools and programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, reduce debt, and save for the future.
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children.
Full benefits and apprenticeship/continuing education programs.