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Health & Safety Trainer

Louisville MSD
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

Salary : $62,649.60 - $95,513.60 Annually

Location : Louisville, KY

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-008

Division : Facilities, Safety and Security Division

Department : Safety & Security

Opening Date : 01 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade : 17

Work days & hours : Monday-Friday 7 : 30 AM - 4 : 30 PM with rotational on call

Job Summary

Prepares trainees to meet the minimum industry safety standards required by OSHA and the company's safety standards for a safe work environment. Assists in the assessment, development, and implementation of employee safety and training programs. Integrates safe working practices into operational procedures. Coordinates with HR Training Department to conduct safety training for CPR, AED, First Aid, 40 hour Hazwoper and Hazmat re-certifications, OSHA 10 hour, Lockout / Tagout, Fall Protection, ARC Flash, and Respirator Protection, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Assists with training and compliance for the MSD Drug and Alcohol Policy, Vehicle Accident Review Committee (VARC), and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for MSD fleet vehicles. Develops and delivers training for a range of safety programs covering all aspects of conventional Health and Safety.

Essential Job Functions

Assists with administering the Drug and Alcohol Policy training and compliance program. Assists the VARC Chairperson with coordinating driver improvement training programs and processes. Conducts and coordinates quarterly training for emergency response team (ERT) and annual hazmat re-certifications. Assists with planning, organizing, and administering safety training courses for MSD. Develops knowledge and trains employees on safe work practices, accident / injury prevention, health hazards, DOT compliance regulations, and other health and safety topics. Assists the HR training department with OSHA 10 hour general industry and construction training, ARC flash / NFPA 70E, walking / working surfaces, lifting, first aid, respirator protection, and all other safety training programs. Develops and delivers new hire orientation for safety related training to include confined space entry, trench / excavation, and fall protection training. Develops new programs and procedures and provides training instruction and coaching to improve and maintain safe working conditions for MSD. Assists with training needs assessments. Maintains training records on health and safety delivered courses. Administers, evaluates and interprets safety training programs, and works in conjunction with training department in developing safety training programs and materials. Ensures required updates are made to employee training records. Maintains adherence to company health and safety rules set forth by OSHA. Discusses and obtains support for safety training and development viewpoints, programs, and services. Helps individuals apply current and new safety related knowledge to their work. Communicates with management and provides reports on required training and training progress. Assists the Health and Safety Administrators with the day-to-day operations and conducting vehicle accidents and injury investigations. Performs all other duties related to safety activities as assigned by the Facilities, Safety and Security Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Necessary to the Work

Knowledge of adult learning principles and training design and delivery methods; knowledge of relevant regulatory standards, including OSHA and DOT regulations; knowledge of state and federal safety regulations and standards; skill in verbal and written communication; skill in operating a PC and associated Windows environment software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, etc.); ability to demonstrate presentation and public speaking skills; ability to adapt to changing work environments; ability to deliver various safety training programs to a diverse workforce; ability to administer employee safety assessment programs; ability to learn MSD policies and regulatory obligations; ability to exercise judgment and discretion; ability to work in a team environment; ability to resolve problems; ability to maintain accurate and confidential records / information; ability to be courteous and helpful under pressure.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor degree in occupational safety or a related field; three or more years of safety experience in construction and general industry; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Certification as an occupational safety specialist or other safety qualification from a nationally recognized certifying authority preferred. Safety training certification from OSHA and / or a nationally recognized certifying authority preferred. Experience with safety policies and procedures in a physical plant environment preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must have safe work and driving habits.

EXEMPT

The following is a brief description of the major benefits that are provided to you as an Exempt employee of MSD. You will receive more detailed information on these benefits as they become effective. Please contact MSD's Benefits Dept. at 540-6217 if you have any questions on any of the areas summarized below :

Group Health Care Plans :

Hospital / Surgical

MSD offers its employees and their dependents a health care plan that provides a wide variety of benefit coverage, including hospital, surgical, physicians, and prescription drugs. The company and employee share in the cost of this coverage. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

Dental Benefits

MSD's dental program offers coverage for a range of dental services, including diagnostic, preventive care, and orthodontic benefits for children. The company and employee share in the cost of this coverage. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

Group Disability / Life Insurance Benefits :

Salary Continuation

From the first day of your employment, this plan provides you 100% of your salary for up to six (6) months of continuous absence due to a single illness or injury. Coverage is effective from the first day of employment.

Long-Term Disability

MSD offers a LTD plan which provides a replacement income of 66 2 / 3% of your insured pre-disability earnings in the event of an illness or injury that keeps a plan participant from work for more than six months. Coverage is effective from the first day of employment.

VOYA Personal Accident Plan

Benefits are payable for a covered employee's or covered dependent's injury caused by a covered accident that occurs on or off the job. Premiums are the responsibility of the employee and are payroll deducted. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

VOYA Critical Illness Plan

Benefits are payable for diagnosis of specified covered critical illnesses for the employee and dependents enrolled on the plan. Premiums are the responsibility of the employee and are payroll deducted. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

Basic / Supplemental Life Insurance

Basic Life & AD&D insurance is provided at no cost to the employees. The life amount is one times your base annual salary to a maximum of $300,000. Additional life insurance coverage, including dependent life is offered with the employee paying the premium cost. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

Retirement : County Employees Retirement System (CERS) - also referred to as Kentucky Public Pensions Authority

All employees participate in the CERS after one year of service. This one-year service requirement is waived in the event you have previously participated in CERS or one of the other Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) programs. The plan is funded by joint contributions made by MSD and the employee. Plan members are required to contribute 6% of his / her gross salary through payroll deductions and MSD is required to contribute at an actuarially determined rate. Both MSD and employee contributions are set by the legislature and are subject to change. Vesting is achieved after 5 years of participation.

Employee savings plans (401(k)) and 457

MSD makes it easy for employees to plan for their retirement by offering a savings program that allows employees to accumulate savings through individual before-tax payroll contributions. MSD does not contribute any matching funds to either of the above plans. MSD's financial involvement is assisting in the administration of both plans. Employees are eligible to participate in this plan from the first day of employment.

Mission Square Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC) and Kentucky Deferred Comp IRAs

Mission Square Retirement and the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority both offer Traditional and Roth IRAs to MSD employees through individual payroll contributions. The Traditional IRA allows you to defer taxes on your earnings until they are withdrawn. Roth contributions and earnings are tax free if withdrawn after five years and after age 59 ½ or for a qualified purpose. Employees are eligible to participate in this plan from the first day of employment.

Paid Time Away From Work :

Holidays

An annual schedule of MSD's eleven (11) paid holidays is posted each January. (Refer to Policies and Benefits Manual for complete listing.) Employees who are employed as of January 1 will also receive one (1) floating holiday for that year. Employees are eligible for holiday pay from the first day of employment.

Vacation

Vacation hours are accrued proportionately on a weekly basis beginning with the employee's date of hire. Accrued vacation hours are available to the employee as they are accrued. Employees may request vacation time in accordance with current guidelines. The maximum amount of accrued vacation is 320 hours.

Other Benefits :

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

MSD offers two flexible spending accounts that allow employees to pay for certain dependent day care and health care expenses with pre-tax earnings. The dependent day care account may be used to pay for child care providers, day care facilities and certain other expenses related to the care of an employee's dependent children while he or she is at work. It may also be used to pay for care provided to an individual with a physical or mental handicap who is the employee's dependent, regardless of age. The health care account may be used to pay for IRS-allowable medical, dental, or vision expenses that are not covered by a health insurance policy. Employees are eligible to participate in this plan 60 days after date of hire.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

MSD offers a health savings account to coincide with the medical High Deductible Plan (HDHP). The account allows employees to pay for certain health care expenses not covered by the insurance policies. The HSA may be used to pay for IRS-allowable medical, dental, or vision expenses that are not covered by a health insurance policy. Employees are eligible to participate in this plan 60 days after date of hire.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) entitles qualified employees up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave per 12-month rolling period for the birth or adoption of a child, placement of a child for foster care, to care for a spouse or an immediate family member with a serious health problem or a serious health condition of the employee. The full text version of MSD's Family and Medical Leave is available in the Employee Policy Manual.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)

Paid Parental Leave of absence is offered to non-probationary, full time and part time employees who meet FMLA eligibility guidelines. The purpose of PPL is to enable MSD employees to care for and bond with a newborn or a newly adopted or newly placed child. This policy runs concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable.

Workers' Compensation

MSD insures all employees for Workers' Compensation in the event of a compensable injury. The administration of Workers' Compensation benefits will be in accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statutes. Coverage is effective from the first day of employment.

Wellness Program - "Exercising Wellness"

MSD continues to expand its workplace wellness initiatives by providing employees with tools and incentives that will improve their health, help reduce medical cost and boost worker productivity. Initiatives such as free use of on-site fitness centers, wellness seminars, health-risk screenings at the annual health fair and a disease management program offered through the group medical plan, are just a few of the incentives available to MSD employees.

Travel Insurance

MSD provides travel insurance for employees in the amount of $150,000 per person or $500,000 per accident.

Private Parking

Each employee is provided free parking for their private vehicle. However, the employee is responsible for insuring against damage or theft.

Service Recognition

MSD shall recognize the length of time an employee has served MSD by awarding the employee a gift after each five (5) year period of service and at the time of retirement with ten (10) or twenty (20) years of service. This award will appear on the employee's paycheck and is subject to tax withholdings.

Tuition Assistance

MSD shall reimburse employees for successful completion of approved classes / programs up to a maximum of $5,250 per fiscal year for education expenses related to tuition, books and fees (subject to the availability of funds). Current reimbursement is : 100% for an A, 85% for a B, and 70% for a C. Full-time and part-time employees who have successfully completed their probationary period (at the time the course begins) are eligible to participate in this program.

Employee Assistance

MSD offers a confidential counseling and referral service through an outside agency for employees and their families. This program also sponsors seminars on a variety of topics. This service is available to employees from the first day of employment.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Since MSD is a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

  • after you've made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an , and
  • while working full-time for an

For more information and to see if you qualify, go to :

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have a Bachelor degree in occupational safety or a related field?

How many years of safety experience in construction and general industry do you have?

How many years of experience do you have conducting health & safety related training?

Do you have an OSHA 10 or 30 hour certification? If so, please specify which type.

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