Regional Safety Trainer

RQ Construction•Jacksonville, FL

2d•$80 - $120•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. Headquartered in beautiful Carlsbad, CA, we are a full-service Design-Build company. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market. At RQ, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a Regional Safety Trainer to join our team in Jacksonville, FL to lead in-person training programs for our craft and staff personnel throughout the Southeast. This role plays a critical part in building and maintaining a strong safety culture across our Self-Perform Division by ensuring that all team members are trained, competent, and confident in safe work practices. The ideal candidate is an experienced safety professional with hands-on construction experience and a passion for developing others through engaging, high-quality safety training. Candidates residing in the local area will receive priority consideration.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in the commercial construction industry, with at least 5 years in construction safety management
OSHA 30-Hour and/or EM 385-1-1 40-Hour (completed within past 5 years)
Valid OSHA 500 Instructor certification
Hands-on experience operating scissor lifts, aerial work platforms, and forklifts/telehandlers
Competent person training or experience in Fall Protection, Confined Space, Electrical, Trenching/Excavation, PPE, and Scaffolding (Other related professional degrees or certificates desired and will be considered "in lieu of" competent person training, including the following:
NFPA 70E
NCCCO Rigger/Signalman I (at least lv 1)
FA/CPR/AED Trainer
Fall Protection Train-the-Trainer (EM 385-1-1 focus preferred)
Strong communication skills (verbal and written); ability to train and engage diverse workforces
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with digital safety management tools (e.g., Hammertech, Power BI, Adobe Build)

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Prior experience as a tradesperson (carpenter, electrician, concrete finisher, mechanical installer, etc.)
Experience with NAVFAC, USACE, and EM 385-1-1 compliance
Professional safety certifications (CSP, CHST, OHST, ASP) through BCSP

Responsibilities

Conduct in-person safety training on topics including:
First Aid / CPR
Fall Protection & Rescue
Confined Space Entry
Powered Industrial Truck Operation (Forklifts)
Aerial Lifts
Hazard Communication
Excavation Safety
Other industrial safety topics as needed
Support safety onboarding for all new Self-Perform hires
Deliver refresher and re-training sessions as required
Maintain accurate and up-to-date safety training records for all employees
Collaborate with Project SSHOs and Regional Safety Managers to identify training gaps and specialized needs
Provide field-level support and serve as an on-site safety resource when needed
Promote and model a proactive, safety-first culture aligned with company values and operational goals
Contribute to safety process improvements and standardization initiatives