Safety Technician

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with safety regulations, promoting a culture of health and safety and 5S within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental health and safety practices, particularly within the manufacturing sector, and will be responsible for helping the HSE manager to implement safety programs, conducting training, and maintaining compliance with OSHA, EPA, and 5S program.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Provide training and development programs for employees on topics such as first aid, CPR, OSHA regulations, and occupational health practices.
• Investigate incidents and accidents to determine root causes; prepare detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with management to promote a proactive approach to workplace safety; facilitate communication regarding safety concerns.
• Monitor changes in environmental regulations and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an EHS role within the manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, EPA regulations, and occupational health practices.
• Experience in training & development related to EHS topics.
• Proficiency in report writing with the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis techniques is advantageous.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4% 
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years