Safety Training & Field Support Specialist

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience the company specializes in highways bridges aggregates and large-scale infrastructure projects supported by in-house capabilities in drilling blasting crushing asphalt and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company. For additional information about our company visit our website at

PRIMARY SCOPE

The Safety Training & Field Support Specialist supports Fisher Industries heavy civil construction aggregate mining crushing asphalt concrete trucking marine and related field operations by providing safety training employee development regulatory compliance support and temporary field safety coverage throughout the organization.

This position serves as a traveling safety professional responsible for delivering classroom instruction hands-on practical training field coaching operator evaluations and safety leadership support. The role assists locations experiencing staffing shortages project surges employee absences startup operations onboarding activities or specialized training needs.

Unlike a Site Safety Specialist assigned to one location this position regularly travels to multiple projects facilities mines plants terminals shops and operational teams. Frequent overnight travel and schedule flexibility are required based on operational project and training needs.

The ideal candidate is an experienced safety trainer with a strong background in field operations equipment operation regulatory compliance and adult learning. The successful candidate must be comfortable presenting to groups coaching employees conducting practical training evaluating operator competency maintaining training records and working independently while traveling.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Travel to Fisher Industries locations to conduct scheduled and needs-based safety training and provide field support.

Conduct New Hire Orientation site-specific orientation onboarding refresher training and safety meetings.

Deliver classroom and hands-on training for powered industrial trucks and mobile elevating work platforms including forklifts telehandlers boom lifts scissor lifts and other man lifts or aerial lifts used by Fisher operations.

Conduct operator practical evaluations document demonstrated competency and issue or coordinate required qualification records in accordance with company procedures and applicable requirements.

Provide training on fall protection lockout/tagout excavation confined space hazard communication PPE mobile equipment spotter practices emergency response and other assigned safety topics.

Develop update standardize and maintain training presentations lesson plans evaluations rosters qualification documents and field training materials.

Maintain accurate training records and coordinate documentation within applicable company training safety and employee record systems.

Verify employee certifications licenses task training equipment qualifications and refresher training requirements.

Provide temporary field safety coverage during vacancies employee leave project surges startup operations or special assignments.

Assist Regional Safety Managers Site Safety Specialists SSHOs Project Managers Superintendents Foremen and operational leadership with safety and training needs.

Conduct inspections audits observations hazard assessments and compliance evaluations; document findings and follow up on corrective actions.

Lead or support Job Hazard Analyses Job Safety Analyses pre-task planning and other risk assessments.

Support compliance with applicable OSHA MSHA EMDOT client site-specific and company requirements based on the operation or project assignment.

Assist with incident investigations root cause analysis corrective actions lessons learned and related employee retraining.

Support the implementation of site-specific safety plans mine safety programs emergency action plans hazard communication programs and company safety initiatives.

Coach and mentor employees supervisors foremen Site Safety Specialists and SSHOs on hazard recognition safe work practices and training delivery.

Promote Fishers Stop Work Obligation employee hazard reporting and a positive accountable safety culture.

Support emergency preparedness drills severe weather readiness first aid response fire prevention evacuation planning and spill response coordination as assigned.

Compile and communicate training metrics overdue or upcoming qualification needs safety observations and compliance information.

Comply with all federal state local customer and company policies procedures and safety standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting classroom and hands-on safety or equipment training.

Demonstrated experience operating training or evaluating forklifts telehandlers boom lifts scissor lifts man lifts aerial lifts or similar equipment.

Safety experience in heavy civil construction mining aggregate asphalt concrete trucking industrial or related field operations.

Working knowledge of applicable OSHA 1910 OSHA 1926 MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 DOT EMcompany and site-specific requirements relevant to assigned work.

Strong presentation facilitation coaching documentation and communication skills.

Ability to deliver training to small and large groups in both classroom and active field environments.

Ability to work independently prioritize multiple locations and training needs and adapt to changing operational schedules.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to use company safety training and reporting systems.

Valid drivers license and an acceptable MVR in accordance with Fishers Company Vehicle Program policy.

Must be willing and able to travel extensively to different Fisher locations including frequent overnight travel extended assignments and schedule changes based on business needs.

Ability to work early mornings nights weekends or extended shifts when required by project or training schedules.

Ability to wear required PPE including fall protection and respiratory protection when required.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and conduct hands-on demonstrations and field evaluations.

Ability to work in active construction mining plant shop marine and industrial environments and in adverse weather conditions including heat cold wind rain and dust.

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and meet company hiring requirements.

POSITION PERKS

A vehicle allowance or company vehicle will be provided with this position based on company policy and operational needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Train-the-Trainer certification is highly recommended.

Documented instructor or evaluator credentials for powered industrial trucks and mobile elevating work platforms are strongly preferred.

OSHA 30-hour Construction certification; OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 preferred.

MSHA approved instructor credentials or experience delivering Part 46 or Part 48 training preferred.

First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification preferred.

EMSSHO qualifications preferred for assignments where EMapplies.

CHST OHST ASP CSP SMS NCCER instructor certification or equivalent professional credentials preferred.

Experience developing adult-learning materials conducting practical evaluations and maintaining qualification records preferred.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

Training is the primary function of this role. Field safety support and temporary coverage are additional responsibilities based on company needs.

The employee must maintain a professional visible field presence and communicate clearly with employees project leadership customers and subcontractors.

Travel readiness dependable follow-through accurate documentation and consistent training delivery are essential to success in this position.

Fisher Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

Pre-employment physical and drug testing are required.

If you require an accommodation to submit an application please email or call and ask for the HR Department to request an accommodation. This email is only to request an accommodation to the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.

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