ABRAHAM OONNITTAN
Skokie
Summary
Safety-focused leader with more than 15 years of experience in safety training, compliance, risk mitigation, investigations, emergency response, and workforce development. Currently serving as Training Center Leader for Schneider, leading training operations across multiple academies, conducting audits, managing corrective actions, coaching employees, and reinforcing a strong safety culture.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Training Center Leader
Schneider
Chicago
01.2025 - Current
- Lead day-to-day operations for training academies in Chicago and El Monte supporting 11 associates.
- Drive compliance with company standards, training curriculum, documentation requirements, and operational procedures.
- Manage training quality metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conduct safety audits, quality reviews, performance evaluations, investigations, and corrective action planning.
- Coach instructors on safety leadership, risk reduction, accountability, and professional development.
- Partner with HR and operations leaders to address workplace concerns and safety-related issues.
Training Engineer / Classroom Instructor
Schneider
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Delivered classroom and hands-on safety training.
- Developed training materials and evaluations.
- Implemented CDL Apprenticeship Program initiatives.
- Conducted recertification training and driver coaching.
- Reinforced DOT compliance, safe-driving practices, and risk management principles.
Instructor (CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding)
Chicago Park District
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Delivered CPR, First Aid, and emergency response instruction.
- Led emergency preparedness drills and safety exercises.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and training requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Chicago State University
Skills
- Safety Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- DOT Compliance
- Incident Investigation
- Corrective Action Planning
- Safety Auditing
- Safety Training & Development
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Leadership Development
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Performance Management
- Operational Leadership
Certification
- CDL Class A License
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
Languages
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Training Center Leader
Schneider
01.2025 - Current
Training Engineer / Classroom Instructor
Schneider
01.2018 - 01.2024
Instructor (CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding)
Chicago Park District
01.2006 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Chicago State University