Safety Training Specialist

Specialty Granules•Annapolis, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary The Safety Training Specialist serves as a guiding force in promoting a positive safety culture. This individual exemplifies, mentors, and actively contributes to the advancement of safety principles. These principles are rooted in foundational elements of Care and Connection, Systems and Processes, Commitment, and Engagement. This individual collaborates with frontline personnel and leaders to model and coach others to embody a culture which prioritizes safety and people. They possess the ability to educate others about the ramifications of their actions and on how to utilize available safety systems. In partnership with stakeholders, they identify training requirements, create engaging safety training programs - from design to delivery, and serve as mentors for new employees. Their interactions with the workforce span all levels, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and adherence to safety protocols. This multi-faceted role is pivotal in fostering a proactive safety culture and guaranteeing compliance with industry regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
3+ years experience performing core job functions
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical audiences
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Intermediate knowledge in training facilitation
Understanding of adult learning theory
Data analysis capabilities
Experience with developing training materials and job aids
Google Suite (intermediate knowledge)
Use expertise and strong communication skills to influence leaders and teams
Ability to lead others in a team environment
Work collaboratively to achieve site goals and execute action plans
Establish rapport and consult with all levels of the workforce to be a safety leader, assess safety, and understand training needs
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).

Nice To Haves

B.S. Degree in related field, preferred; or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Manage and facilitate on-site activities for New Miner Training, Part 46 Refresher Training, task training safety reviews
Mentoring employees who conduct task trainers and/or are subject matter experts
Manage mentoring of new employees through onboarding process, safety assessments, scheduled check-ins, or audits
Develop engaging training, using various mediums, partnering with subject matter experts on-site and corporate teams
Enhance investigations, near hit processes, identify safety concerns, and take appropriate corrective action
Coordinate outside vendors and consultants regarding training, safety issues, and inspections
Support the site with regulatory inspections, corporate initiatives, investigations, near hits, incident reporting, IH sampling, and location specific safety processes
Establishes and maintains education, training and activity files, prepares reports, and makes recommendations relative to safety policies and procedures.
Advises staff about changes to certification and safety requirements.