Safety Academy Trainer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions - 

• Conduct on-site OSHA and MSHA training to businesses and mining operations across Kansas and surrounding states. 
• Assist in design, promotion and delivery of safety training programs. 
• Design and deliver COVID-19 health and safety training to businesses across Kansas.
• Promote program via personal and phone contacts with businesses. 
• Use evaluation tool to monitor program effectiveness. 
• Assist with federally-required record-keeping for federal grants. 
• Develop written safety plans for clients. 
• Serve actively on campus committees.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

 Secondary -  

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of the HutchCC Safety Academy.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• OSHA Instructor Certification and MSHA Instructor Certification or ability to obtain the same.
• Minimum of two years of experience in mining preferred.
• Work experience in safety in a general industry or construction setting, five years of experience preferred.
• Possess the ability to train in a wide variety of safety subjects such as OSHA standards, health, accident prevention and electrical hazards.
• Experience teaching adults in college level courses or workshop setting preferred.
• College degree preferred, or appropriate certification in the area of health and safety training.
• The ability to travel 3-5 days per week, often being gone overnight.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license (or ability to obtain the same) and a safe driving record.
• Training in first-aid/CPR preferred.
• Computer experience (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) preferred.
• Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to having the ability to lift audio-visual equipment out of a vehicle for on-site training (weight amount will vary depending on training), stand, bend, stoop, reach, climb, push, pull, carry, demonstrate safety procedures; excellent oral, written and listening communication skills; work under adverse conditions (such as breathing fumes) with breathing apparatus support; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; medium to heavy/indoor work environment.
• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

SALARY/STATUS:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications as determined by HutchCC administration.  This administrative staff position is 12-months, benefit eligible, at-will, and exempt.  Annual contract renewal is based on continued grant funding.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official, non-issued to student, transcripts