The South Dakota Science and Technology Authority (SDSTA) owns and operates the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). The Environmental, Safety & Health Training Specialist in the Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) Department and provides training to employees, researchers, contractors and visitors that follow the policies and procedures established at SURF.

Line of Authority

The ESH Training Specialist reports directly to the ESH Training Supervisor.

Functional Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

Conducts training at all locations, both surface and underground.
Assists with the preparation of training materials for classroom and online presentations.
Reviews JHAs, SOPs, and new training programs for use at SURF.
Coordinates the scheduling of training, including times, classes, locations, and rooms.
Tracks training in the electronic database program.
Hot Work Permit Authorizing Individual (PAI) and inspector of areas with long-term permits.
Inspects equipment for proper manuals and pre-use inspection sheets, acquiring them if needed.
Evaluates critical infrastructure or mobile and powered equipment.
Conducts safety toolbox briefings to ensure health and safety programs are implemented properly.
Communicates effectively with employees, contractors, students, and visitors on all training aspects.
Provides interpretations and information on safe practices, codes, chemicals, materials, safety equipment, and project/work control documents.
Coaches employees individually or in groups, demonstrating safe practices and procedures.
Provides support to various areas and groups as needed, including online training and safety equipment inspection.
Assists all personnel with Hot Work permits, PPE, Toolbox Talks, EDS documents, and DocuShare information, etc.
Assists all ESH personnel as needed.
Promotes a positive safety culture, awareness, and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities

The ESH Training Specialist has the following accountabilities:

To the Training Supervisor for fulfilling all position requirements.

Authorities

The ESH Training Specialist has the following authorities:

Stop work when the level of risks is unacceptable to continue work.

Requirements

Education

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Experience

Two years of training experience is desired.
Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA standards as well as environmental, safety and health policies are helpful.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.

Certifications

Must be willing to obtain certification(s) related to job duties.

Competencies

Attention to Detail—Ability to maintain constant awareness of surroundings and ensures tasks are completed carefully and accurately.
Communication—Communicates effectively and clearly with a wide range of audiences in both written and oral form,
Continuous Learning—Ability to keep up to date on state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to site safety.
Initiative—Ability to persist despite difficult conditions and to make suggestions for improvements.
Problem-Solving—Ability to determine the root cause of a problem, investigates and analyzes complex information and identifies, prioritizes and selects alternatives for a solution.
Organization—Plans ahead and works in a systematic, organized way and presents complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Teamwork—Ability to work cooperatively and supports others in the workgroup as well as represents SDSTA in a professional manner to all customers, vendors and staff.

Working Requirements

Proof of a valid driver’s license is required.
Comply with SDSTA’s safety program.
Act in accordance with SDSTA’s core values: Safety Focused, Care for Others, Professionalism and Being a Team Player.
Perform work in a typical office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Perform work in the SURF underground environment at depths up to 5000 feet.
Perform limited physical labor and light lifting including walking up and down flights of stairs.

The South Dakota Science and Technology Authority (SDSTA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce. We foster a work community where every individual feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard and discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or political affiliation is prohibited.

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