Safety Technician

Reports To: Corporate Risk Manager

Summary of Position: Assists in the development, direction, and coordination of

personnel health, safety, environmental compliance, observations, and training

program activities. Provides leadership, guidance, and directives in collaboration with

the Corporate Risk Manager (CRM).

Education/Experience Requirements:

Four-year relevant bachelor’s degree or a minimum equivalent of four years

years of experience in a safety position within the construction industry.

Required Certifications:

• 1926 OSHA 30 certification or CHST or OSHA 1926 510 Trainer
• First-Aid/CPR

Expectations and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform a wide variety of health,

safety, environmental compliance, and training tasks under the direction of the CRM to

achieve tactical and strategic goals as assigned and as more specifically defined as follows:

1. Plan, implement, coordinate, train and evaluate occupational safety and health programs,

environmental protection programs and skills training programs.

2. Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

3. Plan and implement programs to train employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention,

and environmentally correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other

materials.

4. Prepare, study, and analyze industrial accident causes and hazards to health and the environment

for use by company personnel and outside agencies.

5. Inspect organizations' facilities to detect existing or potential accidents, health, and environmental

hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follow up to ensure

Measures have been implemented.

6. Conduct construction site inspections and assess safety accidents and environmental violations.

7. Support investigations of accidents and injuries and cooperate in the preparation of material and

evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.

8. Compile and submit accident reports to the CRM required by regulatory agencies.

9. Conduct building and off-site inspections on a periodic and regular basis to detect code violations,

hazards, and incorrect work practices and procedures.

•  Note: Day and/or overnight travel required. Safety Tech may be positioned at one or more jobs for the length of the project time for handling ALL health and safety compliance.

10. Assist in the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the

insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.

11. Participates in formulating and administering company policies and developing tactical

(short-range) and strategic (long-range) goals and objectives. Establishes tactical and

strategic objectives, plans, and policies, subject to the approval of the CRM.