Safety Instructor/Trainer

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GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. Government Training Solutions | GP Strategies, a wholly owned subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation, focuses on helping every public sector team unlock its full potential through people performance solutions.

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* Air Force

* Army

* Department of Defense (DoD)

* Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

* Department of Homeland Security

* NASA

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* State & Local Governments

Our Mission is meaningful and powerful: to deliver innovative people performance through off the shelf and custom learning, mission specialists, and technology solutions, building deep partnerships with customers to help them achieve measurable mission and company performance improvements.

GP Strategies Corporation, the corporate parent of GP Strategies Government Solutions, is a global leader in talent transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. We help businesses enhance workforce performance and achieve strategic goals through innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions. For over 50 years, with a proven track record of supporting over 6,000 global organizations worldwide, we combine human expertise with AI-driven insights to deliver customized strategies that upskill talent, drive technology adoption, and optimize critical processes.

We are seeking an experienced Safety Instructor to develop, deliver, and evaluate classroom and hands-on training in aerospace safety disciplines, with specific expertise in fall protection, confined space entry, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and respiratory protection. The ideal candidate will combine field experience, recognized certifications, instructional skills, and a practical orientation toward compliance and risk reduction.

Position Summary:

• Provide Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) training support for production of Core Stages (CS) and Exploration Upper Stages (EUS) on the NASA SLS program.
• Deliver and evaluate classroom and hands-on technical safety training focused on fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and respiratory protection. Use data and assessments to measure training effectiveness, support continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory and program compliance across multiple aerospace sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver classroom, structured on-the-job, and practical training, drills, and demonstrations for fall protection, confined space entry/rescue, LOTO, and respiratory protection.
• Deploy assessment tools to measure training effectiveness; analyze results and provide actionable feedback to participants and management.
• Create and maintain course materials, student guides, checklists, practical evaluation forms, competency assessments, and certification records.
• Maintain auditable training records and certification evidence in prescribed systems; produce clear documentation and ensure data integrity.
• Perform job hazard analyses (JHAs), support written program and permit development/review, and conduct equipment/PPE inspections with recommended corrective actions.
• Coach and mentor team members, supervisors, and contractors using established procedures and observation-based feedback.
• Evaluate customer technical training needs to determine appropriate content, objectives, and course design; participate in training design reviews and stakeholder engagement.
• Research and provide formative feedback during design and development of training projects.
• Support incident investigations by reviewing training records and contributing to root-cause analysis as needed.
• Produce reports, presentations, and dashboards summarizing training status, effectiveness, and key safety metrics.
• Work variable shifts or alternate schedules, including weekends/holidays, to meet mission requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on safety experience with demonstrated expertise in fall protection, confined space, LOTO, and respiratory protection.
• Proven experience instructing adult learners in classroom and practical environments.
• Knowledgeable in the safe operation of cranes, scaffolding systems, powered industrial trucks, work platforms (experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop clear lesson plans and assessment tools.
• Competence in risk assessments, JHAs, and corrective action implementation.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient with data collection and analysis (Excel/pivot tables), dashboarding/reporting tools and maintaining auditable training records in prescribed systems.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills and demonstrated capability to create professional reports and presentations.

Certifications (preferred):

• Certified/Authorized Fall Protection Instructor.
• Confined Space Entry/Rescue Instructor or documented rescue experience.
• Lockout/Tagout Trainer or documented energy control program experience.
• Respiratory Protection Program Administrator or respirator fit-testing credentials (qualitative and quantitative).
• First Aid/CPR/AED and, where applicable, advanced rescue certifications.
• Preferred: CSP, CIH, or other professional safety certification.

Core Competencies:

• Adaptable instruction for varied audiences (craftspeople, supervisors, contractors).
• Strong observation, coaching, and constructive feedback skills.
• Familiarity with LMS and training record management; maintain auditable certification evidence.
• Proficiency in Word/Excel/PowerPoint and data analytics to support reporting and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and across industrial environments.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between sites.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on location of assignment.

Assignment Location - New Orleans, LA

• On-site work in industrial/construction settings; exposure to noise, dust, and varied weather.
• Ability to climb ladders/scaffolding, wear fall protection and respirators, and lift 25-50 lbs.
• Flexible schedule to support changing mission needs.

At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.