Safety Training Coordinator

Overview:

The Safety Training Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and delivering safety training programs at their assigned location, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, company policies, and promoting a strong safety culture. This role works in partnership with and under the guidance of the Corporate Safety Training Coordinator, maintaining alignment with company-wide training initiatives while addressing the unique safety needs of the local workforce.

Essential Functions:

1. Training Program Development, Coordination, and Delivery: 80%

• Coordinates and delivers safety training programs at the assigned location.
• Ensures consistency with corporate training programs while tailoring sessions to reflect site-specific operations and risks.
• Schedules, facilitates, and tracks all safety training for the local workforce, including refresher courses, and role-specific training.
• Evaluates and updates training programs to ensure alignment with the latest safety regulations and organizational needs.
• Conducts safety training sessions for field employees and supervisors.
• Coordinates and facilitates on-site and virtual training sessions, including new hire safety orientations and ongoing refresher training, to ensure broad access and engagement.
• Supports corporate initiatives by ensuring training materials and delivery align with company-wide standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains the site’s training calendar and communicates upcoming sessions to employees and supervisors.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: 10%

• Administers assessments and gathers feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of training delivered at the site.
• Collects and analyzes feedback from training participants to make continuous improvements.
• Prepares reports on training outcomes and compliance metrics for management review.

3. Collaboration and Support: 10%

• Partners with site managers, supervisors, and employees to identify emerging safety training needs.
• Provides guidance and assistance to local teams on conducting toolbox talks, tailgate meetings, and other informal safety education activities.
• Provides guidance to supervisors and employees on best practices in training facilitation.
• Assists in the creation and distribution of safety-related infographics and educational materials.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of combined experience in analyzing training needs and developing, coordinating, and delivering (stand and deliver) training required. A relevant combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of this requirement.

Skills/Abilities:

• Comprehensive understanding of OSHA 1910 and 1926.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual – Spanish and English required.
• Experience with training software systems to maintain training matrices, schedules, and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and instruct various audiences.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement practical solutions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple training programs and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with employees, supervisors, and cross functional teams.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Able to adapt and modify training approaches based on feedback and changing needs within the organization.
• Able to work independently while maintaining alignment with company-wide training standards.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in training content and delivery. 
• Able to facilitate training in both classroom and hands-on environments, maintaining participant engagement and focus.
• Able to design visually appealing and effective training materials, including infographics, presentations, and computer-based training.
• Able to motivate and inspire employees to value safety practices and integrate them into daily work routines.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based with frequent travel to job sites and other locations as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to stand, walk, climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, lift, carry, push, pull, handle products, and stretch for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.