Safety Trainer

Primary Function The Safety Trainer is responsible for developing, delivering, and managing comprehensive safety training programs for employees across Gregory Poole Equipment Company.

This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and company safety standards while promoting a strong safety culture.

The Safety Trainer will also oversee the Safety Mentor Program, including mentor training, program execution, and ongoing management.

In addition to regulatory training, this role supports statewide safety initiatives including the NC Department of Labor's "Struck By" initiative and leads the development of proprietary safety curriculum designed to position North Carolina as the safest state in the United States.

Essential Duties Safety Training Development & Delivery


* Deliver instructor-led and hands-on safety training for employees at various skill levels.


* Conduct or arrange training in the following areas:



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+ CPR and First Aid
+ New Hire Safety Training
+ Blocking and Cribbing
+ OSHA compliance training
+ MSHA compliance training
+ Crane operation and rigging safety
+ General and role-specific compliance and safety training
+ Customize training content based on job role, equipment type, and regulatory requirements.
+ Maintain all training materials to ensure they reflect current regulations and company policies.

Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities


* Ensure safety training programs meet or exceed OSHA, MSHA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations


* Stay current on changes to safety regulations and industry best practices


* Support audits, inspections, and corrective action plans through effective training documentation and delivery


* Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and compliance documentation

Mentor Program Leadership


* Lead the continuous improvement of the Safety portion of the GP Academy Mentor Program


* Train and certify mentors in coaching, hazard recognition, and safety leadership


* Collaborate with leadership to align safety expectations through the mentor program

Program Management & Continuous Improvement


* Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, observations, and feedback


* Identify safety training gaps and recommend improvements or new initiatives.


* Partner with academy instructors, managers, and safety leadership to align training with operational needs


* Support company-wide safety initiatives and culture-building efforts

NC Department of Labor Initiative & Industry Relationships


* Actively support the NC Department of Labor "Struck By" initiative through targeted training, awareness campaigns, and curriculum alignment


* Partner with internal safety teams and external stakeholders to reinforce hazard awareness and prevention strategies


* Lead the design, development, and implementation of Gregor...