The Safety Technician will be responsible for preventing and injury and illness to employees by fostering a “Safety Environment” among the crews on various jobsites. The Technician is responsible for inspecting and ensuring the crews are compliant with various federal and state safety regulations and laws, along with PK and host facility safety procedures.

Leadership

Demonstrate the ability to motivate the crews to achieve safety goals.
Foster a safety conscious environment to decrease injuries and illness reported by on-site crew.
Communicate effectively with the crews and management to address any potentially hazardous biological, chemical, and environmental risks.
Lead daily tailgate safety meetings
Assist the crews in adapting to project and process changes.
Ensure the crew is empowered to develop ideas to improve the safety process.

Safety

Responsible for various on-site safety meetings for the crews..
Conduct on site safety audits for each jobsite to ensure compliance.
Responsible for the satellite waste areas.
Inspect riggings, tools, equipment, ladders, and extension cords to ensure all are in proper working order.
Ensure tools, equipment, and vehicles are operated according to prescribed safety procedures.
Ensure the established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, carrying, etc. are followed by the crews.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
Ensure PPE is worn according to prescribed safety procedures.
Ensure that crew has the ability to properly report accidents, near-misses, and performs safety auditing.
Must be knowledgeable in related OSHA and Environmental regulations and record keeping.
Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and all other checklists in a timely manner..

Physical Requirements

Walking, bending, visually inspection equipment and its components.
Must be able to lift and put on protective equipment.
Adequate dexterity and reflexes in order to perform rescue and fire response.
Ability to work utilizing PPE: hearing protection, work shoes, safety glasses, and other protective gear as required.
Adequate hearing, peripheral vision, and flexibility to be able to perform painting and sandblasting.
Stooping, bending, lifting loads weighing from 50 to 100 lbs; twists torso 45 degrees to 90 degrees to perform essential functions.
Ability to climb staircases; work in confined spaces; climb ladders and onto scaffolding; work in inclement weather and a variety of situations. May be assigned to wear a respirator and/or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as needed.

Job Requirements

Minimum High School degree or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial or safety field.
Ability to produce accurate and complete reports and records.
Ability to follow written or spoken work instructions.
Must be able to pass required background check and DOT drug testing standards.
Must be able to pass site specific training for specific job skills.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Must be a minimum 18 years of age.
Flexible schedule.
Basic computer skills.
Thorough attention to detail.

Preferred Requirements

Associate degree or higher.
Prior leadership experience in an industrial or safety field.
Ability to pass PK equipment operator tests, demonstrating proficiency in operation of the equipment.
30-HR OSHA
Prior experience operating forklift, skid-steers, scissor lift, aerial boom-lifts, telescoping boom fork-lift, or variable reach forklift.
Prior experience operating paint pumps, blast equipment, air compressors, generators, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Work Environment

Works indoors and outdoors, in and around vehicles, mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.
When operating equipment, subject to constant jarring of body due to jerking movements of equipment, and operating on rough terrain.
Required to climb about equipment and work in confined areas.
Raises up to 50 lbs from ground level, transports up to 75 pounds. Applies 100 foot pounds of force.
Work in temperature extremes to the extent of the weather conditions and operating equipment.
Must wear PPE while working.
May work in several different geographic locations.
May work in confined spaces.
May work in elevated work areas.

The job description doesn't imply an employment contract, nor is it intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which the employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor's request.

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