Safety Technician

Safety Technician

Plantsville, Ohio, United States

About the job Safety Technician

General Summary - We seek a Safety Technician to assist with program updates and provide safety support to construction operations. This entry-level position is designed to introduce the employee to the safety field. The Safety Technician will work under the direct supervision of an experienced Safety Director. The position requires working collaboratively with field operations to support a safe work environment for Team Members while using independent judgment to resolve safety-related issues. This is a full-time position for an individual working out of our Plantsville office in Connecticut. There is no remote option. Salary range will depend upon experience.

Qualifications OSHA 10-hour construction certificate required. A bachelors degree in a safety-related field is strongly preferred. Experience in heavy civil construction, transportation, or related fields preferred. Knowledge of general construction safety and health regulations, including OSHA. Experience with Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Goal-oriented and able to set goals and achieve them Interpersonal: able to work well and persuade people at all organizational levels. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish, English/Portuguese) preferred.

Responsibilities Complies with, enforces, and actively promotes all corporate safety policies and procedures Assists the Safety Department in managing the overall corporate safety program by coordinating testing, scheduling and tracking training, assisting with reports and project documentation, tracking accident/incident/near miss reports/safety audits, other related safety activities, and recordkeeping of associated documents. Assists projects in work planning and development of job hazard analysis and safe work procedures. Assist with site safety inspections, accident/incident investigations (including root cause analysis), industrial hygiene assessments, and safety audits on active construction projects. Prepares/processes daily and weekly reports on all safety activities. Assist with safety orientations and training in small and large group environments Performs additional assignments as required by the Company's needs or as otherwise directed. Additional Requirements/Skills US CitizenMust possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles. Team player with solid interpersonal skills. Ability to work with a team efficiently and effectively. Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Dedicated and hard working. Possess strong leadership qualities. Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. Valid drivers license and ability to drive No remote option Working out of Plantsville Office

Benefits Full benefits package including Full Medical, Dental, Eye, PTO, and Holidays.