Safety Technician

Description

• Recommend and follow up to verify the implementation of corrective actions
• Identify and recommend safety equipment, material and supplies for work operations
• Inspect the availability, readiness and proper use of required accident prevention procedures, safety and fire prevention equipment, protective clothing and devices, and first aid supplies
• Identify corrective actions necessary to bring job sites into compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to others
• Sustain safe operations by conducting site visits/inspections of facilities, work areas and equipment; observing and documentation employee work practices and improving safety preparedness
• Conduct and/or assist with job hazard analysis
• Assist the employees and management of the site in the enforcement of the safety procedures within the Safety and Risk Program to ensure state and federal OSHA compliance in the field and reduce the risk of employee injury
• Assist in reporting and investigating workers compensation and general liability claims on job sites; act as a liaison with workers’ compensation issues
• Coordinate all tasks and functions on site to ensure they are performed safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures and OSHA standards

Requirements

• Knowledge of and ability to enforce current Federal and Virginia Occupational Safety & Health regulations
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and enforce current NFPA Standards applicable to work operations
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required
• Bilingual and train, the trainer certifications are a plus but not required
• OSHA 30 certification- required
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and enforce the current US Army Corps of Engineers Safety program
• 2 or more years of safety experience required (preferably in a construction setting but not required)
• Ability to learn and enforce current corporate policies and procedures
• Construction Site Safety Technician Certification (CSST) or Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) is a plus

Benefits

• Employee referral incentives
• PTO and paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development and progression
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance