Safety Training Facilitator (Field Based)

ERM•Walnut Creek, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

ERM is hiring a Safety Training Facilitator in Santa Clara, CA to support hands-on safety and operational training programs involving wood shop and machine shop equipment. This role will provide practical instruction on the safe setup, operation, inspection, and maintenance of tools and equipment while reinforcing best practices for hazard recognition and risk mitigation. This is part-time (4-16 hours/week.) limited-term role for a duration of 3 months, extendable. The ideal candidate is an experienced practitioner with demonstrated expertise operating a variety of shop tools and equipment and a passion for developing others through hands-on coaching and instruction. This position will play a key role in helping participants build practical proficiency while fostering a strong safety culture through real-world demonstrations and guided training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining wood shop, machine shop, industrial, or fabrication equipment.
Strong understanding of equipment-related hazards and applicable safety practices.
Experience providing hands-on instruction, mentoring, coaching, or workforce training.
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and safe operating procedures to individuals with varying experience levels.
Working knowledge of personal protective equipment requirements and safe work practices.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to observe work activities and provide constructive feedback in a training environment.

Nice To Haves

Technical, vocational, trade school, or related training in woodworking, machining, fabrication, manufacturing, or a similar discipline.
Experience supporting safety training programs or workforce development initiatives.
Knowledge of OSHA safety principles and industrial safety best practices.
Certified trainer, instructor, or safety-related credentials are a plus.
Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, educational, or training environments.

Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on training and live demonstrations for a variety of wood shop, machine shop, and related equipment.
Instruct participants on proper equipment setup, pre-use inspection, operation, shutdown, and storage procedures.
Supervise guided practice sessions and reinforce safe operating techniques.
Identify and communicate mechanical, electrical, and physical hazards associated with tool and equipment use.
Educate participants on hazard controls, guarding requirements, lockout awareness, and safe work practices.
Explain tool capabilities, limitations, and appropriate use applications.
Promote behavior-based safety principles, including situational awareness, proper body positioning, and safe handling techniques.
Demonstrate and reinforce proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Observe participant performance and provide real-time coaching, corrective feedback, and skill development support.
Assist in identifying individuals who may benefit from additional training or oversight.
Collaborate with safety professionals and training leads to ensure consistency in training delivery and safety messaging.
Support development of practical operational competency and safe work behaviors among training participants.