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Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

The Safety Technical Trainer is responsible for developing, coordinating, managing, and delivering safety-related technical training across Michoud Assembly Facility and Stennis Space Center. Training supports core safety principles, regulatory compliance, and industry-specific standards, ensuring personnel receive high-quality instruction in safe work practices, equipment operation, and certification-level competencies.

Essential Job Duties:

• Deliver instruction and certification training for PPE and related safety programs
• Coordinate and teach NCCER Core certifications and other NCCER-aligned safety courses
• Provide technical instruction for safe operation of light equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, boom lifts, mobile cranes, and overhead cranes
• Provide heavy equipment operations training for excavators, dozers, skid steers, and front-end loaders, including required safety certifications
• Conduct specialized safety training in areas including Confined Space, Rigging, Signaling, Trenching & Excavation, Fall Protection, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Support safety training initiatives across departments at Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) and Stennis Space Center (SSC)
• Coordinate with industry partners as needed to align training with evolving safety standards and operational requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safety and technical training programs across Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) and Stennis Space Center (SSC)
• Support NCCER certification and safety training initiatives
• Provide instruction for light and heavy equipment operations training programs
• Conduct specialized safety training in support of regulatory and operational requirements
• Support departmental safety training needs and workforce readiness
• Coordinate with industry partners and internal departments regarding training requirements and standards
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with applicable safety procedures and standards
  

Mandatory:

• Associate degree OR minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial, construction, or safety-related environments
• Background in industrial plant operations, construction, safety, or equipment operations training
• Current Train-the-Trainer certification
• Current Forklift and Aerial Lift certifications within the last 3 years
• NCCER Core Instructor certification
• Rigging certification
• Heavy Equipment certifications
• 3–5 years of experience delivering safety and heavy/light equipment operations training
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain additional certifications as required
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required NASA site access and credentials

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment, and view a computer screen for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 poundsAbility to stand, sit, reach, bend, climb, crawl, and push/pull as required

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.