Safety Tech

Safety Technician Location: Tampa, FL Duration: 2 Years (Start: ASAP) Type: 1099 Contractor Compensation & Schedule Pay Rate: $60/hr Overtime: Available based on project schedule Per Diem: None (Local Only) Completion Bonus: $150/month Pay Frequency: Weekly Schedule: Monday-Saturday | Approximately 48 Hours/Week Additional Schedule Details: Long-term assignment supporting the full duration of the project. Why This Opportunity? Join a contractor supporting the new construction of two student housing buildings in Tampa, Florida. This opportunity provides hands-on safety oversight with a specialized focus on crane operations, rigging activities, and high-risk construction work throughout a multi-year project. Required Qualifications OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 Certification Current First Aid/CPR Certification Minimum 2+ years of crane safety experience Experience supporting active commercial construction projects Knowledge of crane operations, rigging practices, and lift planning Strong field safety presence and hazard recognition skills Preferred Qualifications NCCCO Rigging Certification Crane Institute of America Certification or equivalent Crawler Crane Experience Procore Proficiency Commercial or multi-story building construction experience CHST, ASP, CSP, or other BCSP credential What You'll Be Doing Provide daily field safety oversight for construction and crane-related operations Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas Monitor crane activities, rigging operations, material handling, and critical lifts Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments Review lift plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and pre-task planning activities Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate timely corrective actions Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices with craft personnel Coordinate safety activities with project management, supervision, and subcontractors Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project Technical Knowledge Candidates should have working knowledge of: OSHA Construction Standards Crane Safety & Lift Planning Rigging Operations Critical Lift Procedures Crawler Crane Operations Material Handling Activities Fall Protection & Elevated Work Aerial Lifts & MEWPs Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions Contractor Safety Management Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation Procore Documentation & Project Management Systems What Success Looks Like The ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused safety professional with experience supporting crane operations, rigging activities, and commercial construction projects. Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, proactively identifying hazards, effectively communicating with operators, riggers, and supervision, and ensuring lifting operations and construction activities are executed safely while supporting project productivity and schedule goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr