Conduct hands-on demonstrations, practical exercises, and operator competency evaluations to verify employees can safely apply classroom instruction in industrial work environments.
Maintain accurate training records, rosters, evaluations, certifications, and supporting documentation to ensure training requirements and employee qualifications are properly documented.
Assist the EHS Training Manager with scheduling, coordinating, and organizing training activities based on operational, employee, and customer needs.
Travel to company facilities, project sites, and customer locations to provide safety and equipment training based on operational and project requirements.
Represent the company professionally when interacting with employees, supervisors, customers, and other stakeholders while supporting the continuous improvement and expansion of EHS training services and capabilities.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, Industrial Safety, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent experience in industrial safety, equipment operation, or safety training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience
Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in EHS, industrial safety, equipment operation, safety training, or a related field.
Experience in delivering classroom and hands-on safety training required.
Experience developing safety training programs and curriculum preferred.
Experience providing EHS or safety training to external customers preferred.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Strong working knowledge of industrial equipment, safe operating practices, OSHA regulations, and industrial safety standards and practices.
Strong communication, presentation, coaching, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to effectively communicate and provide instruction to employees at all levels, including entry-level employees, skilled craft personnel, supervisors, managers, and customer representatives.
Ability to safely demonstrate industrial equipment operation and effectively evaluate operator knowledge, skills, and competency.
Ability to translate regulatory requirements and technical safety information into practical, easy-to-understand instruction applicable to heavy industrial work environments.
Ability to effectively deliver both classroom and hands-on safety training to individuals and groups with varying levels of experience.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications
Train-the-Trainer certification or credentials in applicable industrial equipment or safety disciplines.
OSHA Outreach Trainer authorization for OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour training.
NFPA 70E training and/or electrical safety experience.
First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification.
CHST, OHST, ASP, CSP, CUSP, or other recognized professional safety credentials.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills, particularly the ability to effectively conduct safety and equipment training in both languages.
Work Location and Travel
Based in Lakeland, Florida, with travel to company facilities, project sites, and customer locations as required. Travel is up to approximately 30%, depending on training schedules and customer needs.
Work Environment
Work is performed in classroom, office, industrial facility, customer, and project-site environments. The role requires both classroom instruction and hands-on equipment demonstrations and evaluations. Work schedules may vary based on training requirements, customer schedules, and travel.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Requirement
Frequency
Example of Job-Related Activity
Talking/Hearing
Frequently
Frequent communication, classroom instruction, coaching, and interaction with employees and customers.
Standing/Sitting
Frequently
Classroom instruction, presentations, travel, and training activities.
Walking
Frequently
Movement throughout company facilities, customer locations, and project sites.
Use of Hands and Fingers
Frequently
Hands-on equipment demonstrations, practical exercises, and training materials.
Climbing
Occasionally
May be required during hands-on industrial equipment and site training.
Stooping
Occasionally
May be required during hands-on demonstrations and equipment evaluations.
Kneeling
Occasionally
May be required during hands-on demonstrations and equipment evaluations.
Crouching or Crawling
Occasionally
May be required in industrial/project-site training environments.
Seeing
Frequently
Observe equipment operation and evaluate operator competency.
Carrying or lifting to 15 Pounds
Frequently
Training materials and equipment used during classroom and hands-on instruction.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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