EHS Training Specialist

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. We are partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline. Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle, and data center markets. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

The EHS Training Specialist is instrumental in fostering a robust safety culture within the project by delivering comprehensive training and development programs. This position requires individuals who are both passionate and knowledgeable, capable of providing regulatory instruction and promoting best practice methodologies to advance the Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program.

The EHS Training Specialist helps develop and execute the training and awareness component of an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) program. Key activities involve development of training plans and courses, preparation of training materials, recordkeeping, teaching and coaching, and execution of awareness campaigns to enhance ES&H performance and leadership. The position involves practical application of teaching methods to promote knowledge and participation within a diverse workforce. The position reports to the Lead EHS Trainer. #LI-AE2

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops and coordinates ES&H learning, multi-lingual training, and awareness activities to enhance understanding and implementation of the ES&H program.
• Helps prepare and implement the project Training Plan, inclusive of ES&H orientation and other standard and specialized ES&H courses that relate to a project's scope of work and Bechtel's ES&H standards (core processes).
• Works with subject matter experts within the ES&H team and other functions to develop or review multi-lingual course materials and awareness strategies.
• Uses a composite of classroom and instructor-led courses, hands-on training (e.g., hazard school), posters, brochures, banners, bulletin boards, supervisor meetings, toolbox talks, handouts, and pre-task meetings to promote knowledge and awareness of all three ES&H disciplines.
• Coordinates and supervises the project's Craft-Based Leadership program and associated training and recordkeeping, per Bechtel core process, and distributes results within the project and follows up on craft recommendations.
• Promotes and applies the ES&H Management System to achieve continual improvement. Uses cost-effective methods for printing, artwork preparation, and copying of computer design artwork and layouts.
• May use third-party vendors to provide course materials and translation services, as required and approved.
• Maintains and updates the project ES&H website, forms, and other methods of web-based technology.
• Maintains a record of best practices as part of knowledge sharing within the project and company. Helps establish and maintain an ES&H recognition program for employees.
• Helps develop, promote, and implement EHS initiatives and awareness campaigns.
• Updates training materials based on events, compliance requirements, and changed conditions.
• Assists other ES&H team members in program execution across all three ES&H disciplines.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college related to ES&H disciplines with 2 to 4 years of relevant technical and teaching experience; or an Associate degree related to ES&H with 9 or more years of relevant technical and teaching experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
• Prior work experience involving development and implementation of training programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and diverse training methods.
• Computer skills for preparing presentations, data management, and report preparation.
• Adaptable to work in a training facility and outdoors in a construction field environment.
• Ability to support various work shifts, as needed.
• Demonstrated interest, training, and experience in applied sciences and workplace training.
• A proactive mindset and passion for continuous improvement.
• Previous experience with ES&H technical and administrative subjects.
• Broad technical knowledge, science skills and technical writing and teaching abilities.
• Excellent multi-lingual (Spanish and English) oral and written communication skills and diverse training methods preferred. 

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