Safety Trainer
About Ampirical
At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Just as the ampere is the foundation of electric current, Ampirical is a core force driving the energy sector forward. We focus on quality, forward-thinking solutions, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.
We don’t just build projects—we build careers. If you’re looking for a place where your contributions matter and your professional development is supported every step of the way, we’d love to meet you. Watch this video to get a glimpse into our culture.
Why Ampirical?
💰 Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000 (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)
📈 Profit-Sharing Bonus: Semi-annual, performance-based (10% to 20% of salary)
🩺 Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
💼 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting
🏖️ PTO: Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time per year + 10 paid holidays
🗓️ Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off
📚 Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement
🧘 Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more
Your Role: Safety Trainer
Department Overview
Our experience along with in-house engineering, procurement, project management, and construction management has entitled us to be recognized as a highly qualified and respected EPC firm in the electric utility industry.
Throughout our history schedules and budgets have been a foremost focus for successful completion. Strong Project Management along with foresight of problematic risk factors allows us to enhance project controls and minimize scope creep and changes that can result in delays and higher costs. We take pride in maintaining the project emphasis to assure client satisfaction and a mutually successful project
What You’ll Do
- Create and conduct safety training programs focused on utility construction hazards (e.g., trenching, confined spaces, electrical safety, traffic control)
- Train field crews, engineers, and subcontractors on OSHA, DOT, and NESC standards
- Provide specialized instruction on equipment operation, PPE use, and emergency response
- Lead comprehensive safety onboarding for all new hires, including field and office personnel
- Introduce company safety policies, procedures, and expectations
- Ensure new employees understand job-specific hazards and required safety practices before entering the field
- Use field observations, quizzes, and hands-on assessments to measure knowledge retention
- Adjust training content based on incident trends, audit findings, and employee feedback
- Track certifications (e.g., CPR/First Aid, Flagger, Competent Person) and ensure compliance
- Maintain digital and physical records for audits and regulatory inspections
- Conduct job site visits to reinforce training and observe safety practices in action
- Provide coaching and corrective feedback to crews in real-time
- Monitor updates from OSHA, ANSI, NFPA 70E, and local utility commissions
- Integrate new technologies and methods (e.g., drone safety, GIS-based hazard mapping) into training
- Champion safety awareness campaigns and toolbox talks
- Recognize safe behaviors and encourage peer-to-peer accountability
- Manage Learning Management Systems (LMS) for scheduling and tracking
- Incorporate video, VR, and mobile apps to enhance engagement and accessibility
- Collaborate with HR leadership and the Development Program Manager to align safety training with organizational learning goals
- Ensure consistency in training delivery across departments and locations
- Support integration of safety training into broader employee development programs
What You Bring:
- 7 + years of combined experience in safety management is required
- Familiarity with all applicable safety regulations, including OSHA and DOT regulations
- Experience building and implementing safety training materials and curriculum
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex data insights in a clear and impactful manner
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail
- Strong people skills
- The ability to travel for work demands as needed
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Power BI.
- Initiative-taking, self-motivated, and detail-oriented personality type.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 4 year Bachelor Degree preferred, but not required
- Must be willing to travel up to 10%
Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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- Department
- Safety
- Locations
- Headquarters - Metairie
- Yearly salary
- $90,000 - $110,000
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