Job Description

Regional Safety Trainer

Since 1996, RQ, 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, NC to lead in-person training programs for our craft and staff personnel. 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.

Key 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

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• 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: o NFPA 70E o NCCCO Rigger/Signalman I (at least lv 1) o FA/CPR/AED Trainer o 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)

Preferred:

• 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

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, and safety leadership
• Contribute directly to improving safety performance and culture across multiple projects

Pay: $80 - $120K

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to help us build a safer, stronger, and more capable workforce.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).

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