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Lead Trainer jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 candidates need an advanced degree or equivalent; EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: On site in Orange, CT or Boston, ME with up to 60% travel in the Northeast.
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:
- $128,320 to $160,400 in Orange, CT
- $134,080 to $167,600 in Boston, MA
What We Offer:
- Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
- Generous performance‑based bonuses
- 12% 401(k) match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development and clear career advancement pathways
The Lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Trainer serves as a critical leader within Shared Services, responsible for translating HS&W training strategy into consistent, high-impact execution across business units. This role operates as both a program owner and integrator, ensuring that EHS training programs are standardized, scalable, and aligned with organizational risk priorities, while remaining practical and effective in the field.
The Lead EHS Trainer drives the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs that build workforce capability, strengthen safety culture, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role partners closely with Shared Services functions and operational leadership to operationalize training frameworks, improve performance outcomes, and enable consistent application of safe work practices.
MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and deliver EHS training across multiple formats
- Identify workforce training needs and support onboarding
- Continuously improve training programs and materials
- Support competency validation and qualification programs
- Collaborate with operations and field personnel
- Designing and developing EHS training programs
- Leading large-scale training initiatives across business units
- Managing training schedules, logistics, and delivery teams
- Operational expertise in high-risk environments: Electrical safety, gas, transmission/distribution, construction, etc.
- Experience with training metrics (completion, effectiveness, competency validation); LMS administration and reporting, and regulatory training compliance programs
Job Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- 8–12+ years of EHS experience AND 5–8+ years in training leadership roles
- Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Organizational Development, or related field
- Advanced certifications: CSP strongly preferred, OSHA Outreach Trainer (500/501)
- Instructional design and adult learning credentials highly desirable, ATD CPTD or equivalent
- Technical background in utilities or industrial environments
Skills/Abilities:
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives; influence senior
- Leads training programs across regions or functions
- Oversees curriculum design and continuous improvement
- Coaches trainers and SMEs
- Coordinates with operations and safety leadership
- Ability to travel domestically routinely, up to 50%
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Company:
AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.
Job Posting End Date:
November-28-2026
Location: On site in Orange, CT or Boston, ME with up to 60% travel in the Northeast.
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:
- $128,320 to $160,400 in Orange, CT
- $134,080 to $167,600 in Boston, MA
What We Offer:
- Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
- Generous performance‑based bonuses
- 12% 401(k) match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development and clear career advancement pathways
The Lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Trainer serves as a critical leader within Shared Services, responsible for translating HS&W training strategy into consistent, high-impact execution across business units. This role operates as both a program owner and integrator, ensuring that EHS training programs are standardized, scalable, and aligned with organizational risk priorities, while remaining practical and effective in the field.
The Lead EHS Trainer drives the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs that build workforce capability, strengthen safety culture, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role partners closely with Shared Services functions and operational leadership to operationalize training frameworks, improve performance outcomes, and enable consistent application of safe work practices.
MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and deliver EHS training across multiple formats
- Identify workforce training needs and support onboarding
- Continuously improve training programs and materials
- Support competency validation and qualification programs
- Collaborate with operations and field personnel
- Designing and developing EHS training programs
- Leading large-scale training initiatives across business units
- Managing training schedules, logistics, and delivery teams
- Operational expertise in high-risk environments: Electrical safety, gas, transmission/distribution, construction, etc.
- Experience with training metrics (completion, effectiveness, competency validation); LMS administration and reporting, and regulatory training compliance programs
Job Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- 8–12+ years of EHS experience AND 5–8+ years in training leadership roles
- Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Organizational Development, or related field
- Advanced certifications: CSP strongly preferred, OSHA Outreach Trainer (500/501)
- Instructional design and adult learning credentials highly desirable, ATD CPTD or equivalent
- Technical background in utilities or industrial environments
Skills/Abilities:
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives; influence senior
- Leads training programs across regions or functions
- Oversees curriculum design and continuous improvement
- Coaches trainers and SMEs
- Coordinates with operations and safety leadership
- Ability to travel domestically routinely, up to 50%
LI-OFFICE
LI-ER1
Company:
AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.
Job Posting End Date:
November-28-2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Lead Trainer
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull up your O*NET occupation profile for Lead Trainer roles and match your degree and experience to either EB-2's advanced-degree requirement or EB-3's bachelor's plus two-year threshold before you apply, so you're targeting the right sponsorship pathway from the start.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for training and instructional roles. Targeting companies that have already completed PERM for similar positions cuts your research time and signals genuine sponsorship willingness before your first outreach.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Before your employer submits the PERM application, ask them to run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and location. If your offered salary falls below the prevailing wage, DOL will reject the application, so confirming the wage tier upfront prevents costly delays.
Document your training deliverables for PERM
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum job requirements in the application. Gather performance reviews, curriculum samples, and training metrics that demonstrate your role requires a specific degree field, not a generalist background, to withstand a DOL audit if one is triggered.
Understand priority dates before accepting an offer
If you're a national of India or China, ask prospective employers to show you the latest Visa Bulletin before you sign an offer. Priority date backlogs for EB-2 and EB-3 can significantly affect how long permanent residence takes, and knowing your place in the queue matters.
Use AC21 portability to protect your green card
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Confirm with USCIS that the new Lead Trainer role is classified under the same or comparable SOC code.
Green Card Lead Trainer: Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PERM process look like for a Lead Trainer role?
Your employer files a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before submitting anything to USCIS. DOL requires a prevailing wage determination and a good-faith recruitment test showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Lead Trainer position. Only after PERM is certified does your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition, followed by either adjustment of status or consular processing for the green card itself.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Lead Trainer?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at six years without further action, and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The PERM process replaces the H-1B's LCA step, and there is no lottery, though per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries can face priority date backlogs before a visa number becomes available.
Which green card category fits a Lead Trainer with a bachelor's degree?
A bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, organizational development, or a closely related field typically qualifies under EB-3 as a professional. If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive Lead Trainer experience, your employer may be able to structure the PERM job requirements around EB-2's advanced-degree standard, which can be advantageous for priority date purposes depending on your nationality.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Lead Trainer positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history for training and instructional roles, letting you focus your applications on companies that have actually completed the PERM and I-140 process rather than those who only say they're open to sponsorship. Filtering your search this way is especially valuable for Lead Trainer roles, where sponsorship willingness varies widely by industry and company size.
Can I change employers after my green card case is filed?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your original employer's I-140 was approved, you can carry your priority date to a new employer who files a fresh I-140 on your behalf. Separately, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to any employer offering a same or similar Lead Trainer occupation without invalidating your pending case.