What You Will Do
The EHS Training Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, administration, and continuous improvement of Prime Controls' Environmental, Health, and Safety training programs. This position partners closely with EHS professionals, operational leaders, project managers, and employees to ensure all required safety training is delivered, documented, and maintained in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
The EHS Training Coordinator will manage training records, coordinate instructor-led and online learning programs, support onboarding initiatives, and help drive a culture of safety through effective employee education and engagement. This position reports directly to the Director of EHS and works closely with field and corporate leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Oversight
- Support the development and execution of Prime Controls' EHS training strategy across all business units.
- Partner with EHS and operational leadership to identify training needs and ensure alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in developing annual EHS training plans and compliance calendars.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance training effectiveness, employee engagement, and knowledge retention.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and update training materials, presentations, toolbox talks, and learning resources.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to ensure training programs remain current and effective.
- Promote a culture of safety and learning through proactive communication and employee engagement initiatives.
Tactical Oversight
- Coordinate and administer all EHS training programs, including new hire orientation, OSHA-related training, field safety training, and recurring compliance requirements.
- Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring accurate assignment, completion tracking, reporting, and record retention.
- Schedule and coordinate instructor-led, virtual, and computer-based training sessions.
- Maintain training matrices and ensure employees remain current on all required certifications and qualifications.
- Track and report training compliance metrics to leadership teams.
- Coordinate external training providers, certifications, and specialized training courses as required.
- Support onboarding programs to ensure new employees receive required EHS training prior to beginning work.
- Maintain training documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct periodic audits of training records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assist in the development and delivery of safety meetings, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
- Support incident investigations by identifying training-related gaps and implementing corrective training actions.
- Travel to field locations to conduct training, support audits, and evaluate training effectiveness.
- Assist with regulatory inspections and audits involving training documentation and employee qualifications.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Greater than 98% completion rate for required EHS training across the organization.
- Timely completion of all new hire safety orientation requirements.
- Reduction in overdue training assignments and expired certifications.
- Positive employee feedback regarding training effectiveness and engagement.
- Successful completion of regulatory audits with no training-related deficiencies.
- Accurate and timely reporting of training compliance metrics.
- Continuous improvement in employee competency and safety performance indicators.
The Person
Skills & Attributes
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and construction safety training requirements.
- Experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training databases.
- Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
- Strong presentation and facilitation abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for employee development, safety culture, and continuous learning.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience coordinating safety, compliance, workforce development, technical training programs or relatable industry experience.
- Experience supporting construction, industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environments preferred.
- OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred or able to obtain in in first 3 months.
- Professional certifications such as CHST, OHST, or equivalent are desirable.