Safety Trainer

Supports workplace safety by delivering training, promoting safe work practices, and helping ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards. Ideal candidates have experience in industrial, construction, manufacturing, or HVAC environments.

About the role

The Safety Trainer supports the organization's safety culture by developing and delivering training programs that promote safe work practices and regulatory compliance. This role conducts safety orientations, training sessions, and refresher courses for employees across multiple locations. The Safety Trainer partners with operational leaders to identify training needs, maintain training records, and ensure employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills to work safely. Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills are essential for success in this dynamic, people-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety orientations, onboarding programs, and ongoing training for employees across multiple locations.
• Develop and update training materials, presentations, toolbox talks, and safety awareness campaigns.
• Maintain training records, certifications, attendance logs, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate training schedules, registrations, and recertification requirements to ensure compliance.
• Conduct assessments to identify training needs and recommend targeted safety education programs.
• Support incident investigations by providing training-related insights and corrective action recommendations.
• Partner with operational leaders to promote safe work practices and reinforce safety standards in the field.
• Monitor regulatory and industry training requirements and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness of the safety program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 500 certification required.
• 3+ years of safety training experience in construction, manufacturing, industrial, HVAC, or related environments preferred.
• Experience delivering OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety compliance, and adult learning principles.
• Experience developing safety training materials, curriculum, and standardized training programs.
• Strong presentation, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and training record management systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.
• HAZWOPER 24-Hour, HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher, and NFPA 70E training experience preferred.
• Experience building internal training programs and reducing reliance on third-party training providers is an asset.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick pay
• PPE provided along with annual allowance for boots and prescription safety glasses
• Work shirts provided by company
• Annual appreciation package
• Early performance evaluation opportunities
• Competitive benefits (medical/ dental/ vision)
• 401k + match
• Company paid life insurance and disability
• Employee assistance program
• Career development opportunities