Safety Technician

Momentum Environmental Services provides specialized environmental, industrial, and waste management services to several leading industries throughout the Northeast. The Safety Technician supports the Health & Safety Manager in promoting a safe work environment across all company operations. This position is ideal for an individual looking to begin or grow a career in occupational health and safety while gaining hands-on experience in environmental and industrial services. The Safety Technician reports directly to the Health & Safety Manager and assists with the administration of the company’s Health & Safety Program through field support, documentation, training coordination, compliance, inspections, and employee engagement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the Health & Safety Manager with the day-to-day administration of the company’s Health & Safety Program.
• Conduct routine job site visits to observe work practices, identify hazards, and reinforce safe work procedures.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and participate in attendant corrective action and follow-up processes.
• Learn, and train field staff in the execution of the Safety Management system.
• Help investigate incidents, near misses, and first aid cases while documenting findings and corrective actions within the company’s reporting guidelines.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and employee safety files using the company’s cloud-based Health and Safety Information System.
• Coordinate employee training including HAZWOPER, OSHA, First Aid/CPR, and site-specific requirements.
• Train staff on how to prepare toolbox talks, safety alerts, and other safety communications.
• Support the development of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Safe Work Practices, and other safety documentation.
• Maintain the company’s safety metrics, calculations, OSHA logs, and other compliance documentation.
• Perform field observations and behavioral safety audits to encourage safe work habits.
• Assist with personal protective equipment (PPE) inventory, inspections, and distribution.
• Assist with vehicle safety inspections and fleet safety initiatives.
• Participate in new employee safety orientation and onboarding.
• Help ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies.
• Assist in maintaining safety equipment including gas monitors, confined space equipment, fall protection equipment, and first aid supplies.
• Travel to company branches and job sites to provide safety support as needed.
• Perform other health and safety duties as assigned.

Specific Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Confined Space Training preferred (or willingness to obtain).

• 0–2 years of safety, environmental, construction, industrial, or related experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certified
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in industrial environments including outdoor conditions.
• Excellent, written, oral and communication and/or presentation skills are required.
• Must be programmatic and able to function well in a team setting and, at times, under critical schedules.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Interest in developing a career in occupational health and safety.
• Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to learn OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
• Self-motivated and eager to expand technical knowledge through on-the-job training.
• Professional demeanor with a commitment to promoting a strong safety culture.

Core Competencies

• High emotional intelligence and ability to develop relationships and trust with a team.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with field employees and management.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to work independently while taking direction from supervisors.
• Comfortable working both in an office and outdoors on active job sites.