Organizational Overview
The purpose of the Training and Qualifications (T&Q) program at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is to ensure that BNL staff (i.e., employees, guests, users, visitors, and contractors) are trained and qualified to perform their assigned tasks and job functions. The Laboratory has established minimum training requirements in accordance with regulatory requirements for work to be performed, hazards that may be encountered, areas that will be accessed, risk identification/evaluation, and general site requirements. Our training team assists staff and their supervisors/management in ensuring that their training promotes the essential concepts and skills needed to maintain their job qualifications.

Position Description

The Compliance Safety Training Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering hands-on instruction in industrial hygiene and mechanical safety topics to our diverse Lab population. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and translating OSHA, NFPA and other regulatory requirements into meaningful and engaging training for Brookhaven employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with technical subject matter experts to design, develop and deliver classroom instructor-led, virtual instructor-led and online/Web training in support of the Lab’s industrial/OSHA safety program (e.g., Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hazardous Materials/Hazwoper, etc.).
• Use training to positively impact the Lab’s safety culture, reducing accidents and injuries on-site.
• Assist in the development, updating and maintenance of training standards, systems, and procedures.
• Respond to learner feedback and recommend improvements to training programs to ensure compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Maintain training records and documentation in support of the Lab’s records management and retention procedures.

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline or directly related experience, generally on the basis of 2:1 (experience:college) years
• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience, including – but not limited to – relevant knowledge in disciplines such as OSHA, industrial safety, industrial hygiene and hazardous materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with moderate complexity and deliver quality training materials that meet regulatory and industry requirements.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience developing and delivering classroom and online training.
• Experience presenting in MS Teams and Zoom online platforms.
• Familiarity with online course development software, such as Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Lectora or similar tools.
• Completed OSHA 10- or 30-hour General Industry safety course

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

•  Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for classroom setup
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time