Safety Trainer (Construction)

Job Description

Job Description

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Why Rosendin?

Committed. Innovative. Engaged.

If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY:

The HSE Manager I is a mid-level professional safety position. It is a field-based position and leads the implementation or Project Safety Plans, and oversight of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices. Responsibilities include plan development and implementation, hazard identification, incident investigation, safety training, and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards. The position also involves mentoring junior team members and collaborating with field leadership, subcontractors, and customers to maintain a safe and productive work environment. May act as a team lead for Non-Exempt safety employees.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Identify, document, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous conditions; ensure timely resolution.

• Participate in pre-construction meetings and development of site-specific safety plans.

• Deliver safety training based on program and personnel needs.

• Lead injury and incident investigations; conduct analysis and share lessons learned.

• Support pre-task planning and job site safety meetings.

• Collaborate with subcontractors to ensure understanding and compliance with safety standards.

• Coordinate with field leadership to identify training needs and high-risk activities.

• Ensure compliance with LOTO procedures and first-time energization protocols.

• Review Step-by-Steps and Method of Procedures (MOPs).

• Issue and monitor permits as required.

• Interpret project one-line diagrams.

• Apply NFPA 70E guidelines, including PPE and approach distances.

• Maintain advanced knowledge of company HSE standards, programs, and goals.

• Promote a safe and productive environment by reinforcing and demonstrating HSE standards across projects.

• Lead and mentor junior safety team members.

• Compile and analyze safety data; prepare reports in compliance with regulations.

• Assist with emergency planning as needed.

• Facilitate all levels of training for the workforce, supervisors, management staff, clients, etc.

• Curriculum Design & Delivery: Author, update, and actively facilitate targeted safety training modules. This includes courses on NFPA 70E standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash boundaries, energized electrical work permits, equipment use, competent person, and personal protective equipment (PPE) selection.

• Field-Based ”Toolbox Talks”: Translate complex OSHA and National Electrical Code (NEC) rules into practical, punchy daily or weekly safety briefings. Deliver these directly to crews on active job sites to reinforce a safe work culture.

• Onboarding & Apprenticeship Training: Spearhead the safety integration program for all incoming field staff, subcontractors, and apprentice electrical workers, validating their core competencies before they step onto an active deck.

• Instructional Auditing: Evaluate field practices against trained protocols. Turn common site mistakes or near-misses into immediate, real-world ”lessons learned” training modules.

• Maintain immaculate training logs and compliance records using the established Learning Management System. Proactively schedule refresher certifications before expiration dates.

• Evaluate effectiveness of safety training programs through feedback and metrics, recommending changes to programs and curriculum as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred

• Professional verbal and written communication skills

• Professional interpersonal and customer service skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Expert understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, and supporting administrative practices.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary

• Work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude

• Self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player

• Effective coaching abilities.

• Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees within regional business unit, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

WHAT YOU BRING TO US:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated construction safety management experience, with at least 3 years directly embedded in an electrical contracting or utility construction environment.

• Certifications: Must hold an active OSHA 500 or 501 Authorized Trainer designation (allowing you to issue OSHA 10/30 cards).

• Technical Certifications: Highly prefer candidates holding a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety Manager (CSM), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), CIT or specialized Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) credential.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Construction Management, or a related technical field. Equivalent field experience as a Licensed Journeyman Wireman with safety credentials will be strongly considered.

• Ability to spend 80% of working time on active construction sites.

• Strong public speaking and audience management skills-comfortable instructing both large groups in a training center and small crews on a rainy job site.

• Data analytics

• Executive presentation and influencing skills

• Deep, authoritative knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA 1926, and ASTM electrical testing standards.

• Proficiency with modern instructional tech (e.g., PowerPoint, safety LMS platforms, and VR safety modules).

• Bilingual capability (English/Spanish) is highly valued and given immediate preference.

TRAVEL:

• Up to 25 % as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.

• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.

• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.

• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

YOU Matter - Our Benefits

• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership

• 401K

• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

• Disability Income Protection Insurance

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.