Summary Description:

This position is responsible for safety training activities with Medcor clients. Assists in the development and implementation of safety training with the goal of establishing a clear understanding of company and individual responsibility regarding safety

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements an effective strategy of safety training for clients by identifying training needs, producing relevant training material and establishing a training plan/schedule
• Conducts trainings per safety training schedule
• Conducts safety orientation that will touch on areas important for all staff
• Utilizes communication with Medcor client to identify additional safety training needs
• Communicates regularly with Medcor clients on operational issues with regard to current or potential safety training programs
• Regular communication with employees, supervisors and managers of Medcor client
• Maintains accurate records of safety trainings conducted; attendees for all trainings, competency (skill set) acknowledgments, course evaluations and any other required recordings that apply

Minimum Education and Certification requirements:

Certificate program from a recognized State Fire Marshal agency as an Instructor II with skills well developed and/or a degree program in teaching e.g. AA, BA

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• At least 5 years of safety related work experience in a private or public sector
• Solid background of regulatory knowledge, e.g. OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of specialty being taught, subject matter expert (SME)

Computer Skills:

PC proficiency is required, with experience in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook

Reasoning Ability:

Requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Can interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Mathematical Skills:

Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Language Skills:

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Requires mastery of business English language skills to read, analyze, and interpret information, policies and procedures, and/or governmental regulations.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The Associate frequently is required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Medium Work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

Work environment is generally a classroom type setting and scenario based environments. Safety Trainers can expect traveling to new places, dealing with the unexpected, and being away from home for periods of time

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.