SAFETY TRAINING SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

Safety Training Specialist -
Regular, Full Time

Buffalo, NY

Join DiVal Safety Equipment at our Buffalo, New York headquarters as a member of our dynamic and fast-paced Training Division . The focus of this position is to provide training to our internal and external clients in an effort to reduce injuries caused by chemicals, physical or biological substances and/or ergonomics in the workplace.

The main responsibility of this position is to provide training to internal teammates and external clients and audit the workplace for hazards, develop solutions to eliminate those hazards, and communicate solution(s) to other employees and management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform training, both onsite and offsite.
• Perform Respiratory Fit Testing.
• Industrial Hygiene – Technician level work (Sampling, Field Observations).
• Survey of work environments and job tasks as it pertains to safety.
• Participate in trade shows representing the Training Department. May include educational presentations at Trade or Industry shows.
• Perform onsite safety oversight.
• Perform additional duties that may arise and assigned by management.

Skills and Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal a MUST.
• Excellent communication skills, representing DiVal Safety in a professional and positive manner at all times.
• Conduct / Teach classes, ability to speak in front of groups and public speaking.
• Critical thinking skills in development of solutions/approaches to safety issues.
• Possess a positive attitude.
• Experience using:
  - Computers, printers, mobile devices, and related office equipment.
  - Windows 10, Office 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet Explorer or newer versions.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs – 40lbs on a repetitive basis.
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent with Associates Degree.
• Relatable EH&S degrees, certifications and experience (preferred).
• Occasional overnight travel required.

Benefits:

• Medical benefits.
• Dental & Vision benefits.
• 401K.
• Paid time off.

DiVal Safety Equipment is proud and dedicated to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) of Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.