HVAC-Safety Technician - (Taylor, TX) - Austin Industrial

HVAC-Safety Technician - (Taylor, TX) - Austin Industrial Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency. This is a fulltime maintenance position working 40 hours a week (5/8's). There is no per diem and no relocation assistance. Safety Technician - HVAC The HVAC Safety Technician will support our HVAC Department by ensuring that heating, ventilation, and air conditioning operations comply with regulatory standards. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Focus on life-safety components in HVAC systems. Comply with OSHA regulations and building codes. Oversee lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for energized electrical systems and enforce strict personal protective equipment (PPE) usage. Monitor the safe handling, recovery, and disposal of hazardous refrigerants in accordance with EPA standards. Inspect ventilation in environments that involve flammable gases and dust. Identify hazards, enforce safety regarding high-voltage electricity and refrigerants. Investigate on-site accidents or equipment failures, documenting causes and implementing corrective measures. Provide HVAC team training regarding hazardous material handling, confined space work, and ladder safety. Order and maintain parts needed to repair and maintain HVAC equipment. Must be able to perform work wearing personal protective equipment, including but not limited to rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, sand blast hoods, fire‑resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs, and safety glasses. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, work in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; work at heights; balance for extended periods of time. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required for this Position: Education: High School Diploma or GED; minimum OSHA 30 certification; NCCER in safety a plus. Experience: 1 to 3 years of safety experience. Must pass pre‑employment physical, drug screening, and background check, as a condition of employment. Must have OSHA 30 certification. Benefits & Compensation We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee‑Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee‑ownership structure, please go to Equal Opportunity Employer Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Accessibility Note If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Austinindl