EHS Trainer

Job Overview

Saronic Technologies is seeking an EHS Trainer to support its operations within the Saronic Shipyard in Franklin, LA. The position involves overseeing and coordinating EHS training programs, ensuring compliance with various regulations, and promoting a culture of learning and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• EHS Training
• Oversee and coordinate Environmental, Health, and Safety training programs
• Develop, implement, deliver, manage, and evaluate EHS training programs
• Provide training to employees at all organizational levels
• Develop and maintain training matrices and qualification records
• Coordinate and manage third-party vendors providing specialized EHS and maritime training
• Shipyard Safety Training
• Develop and coordinate training programs covering OSHA Shipyard Employment requirements, OSHA General Industry requirements, and other relevant topics
• Monitor changes to regulations and update training programs accordingly
• Support OSHA inspections, USCG inspections, customer audits, and internal compliance assessments
• Regulatory Compliance
• Interpret and apply OSHA, USCG, EPA, and other maritime safety requirements
• Maintain training documentation and qualification records required for regulatory compliance
• Budget and Resource Management
• Manage human, financial, and material resources to optimize program efficiency and maximize return on investment
• Develop individual and team objectives and key results (OKRs) and monitor progress toward completion
• Collaboration
• Work with EHS team members, managers, and other departments to ensure training programs align with company goals and regulatory requirements
• Identify training needs and competency gaps with supervisors
• Communication
• Ensure organizational transparency through regular progress updates, compliance reports, safety bulletins, toolbox talks, lessons learned, and executive briefings
• Communicate regulatory changes and emerging safety trends throughout the organization
• Continuous Improvement
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing PDCA methodologies
• Evaluate training effectiveness through audits, observations, employee feedback, incident investigations, competency assessments, and performance metrics
• Incorporate lessons learned into future training programs
• Data-Driven Performance
• Develop processes for data collection, analytics, and reporting to improve training effectiveness and regulatory compliance
• Utilize Learning Management Systems (LMS) and EHS software to monitor training compliance and qualification status
• Education
• Observe shipyard work practices to identify hazards, training deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Stay current on OSHA, USCG, EPA, and maritime industry regulations, standards, and best practices
• Performance Evaluation
• Evaluate EHS team performance and training effectiveness utilizing KPIs, OKRs, compliance metrics, competency evaluations, and leading safety indicators
• Risk Management
• Identify risks affecting EHS training programs and develop mitigation strategies that reduce operational and regulatory risk
• General EHS Support
• Submit, track, and manage continuous improvement initiatives
• Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, emergency drills, internal audits, regulatory reporting, management system improvements, and overall EHS program development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Public Health, Maritime Safety, or a related field
• Professional certification such as ASP, CSP, CIT, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in EHS, technical training, or safety program administration in shipbuilding, ship repair, marine manufacturing, heavy manufacturing, aerospace, or comparable industrial environments
• Familiarity with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 (General Industry) and OSHA 29 CFR Part 1915 (Shipyard Employment)
• Familiarity with applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations related to vessel construction, shipyard operations, waterfront safety, and emergency preparedness
• Experience maintaining regulatory training records and employee qualification documentation

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Competitive Salary
• Retirement Plan
• Stock Options
• Free Lunch Benefit
• Unlimited Free Drinks and Snacks in the Office

Pay

Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Schedule

Full-time position