Auditing, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Control Systems, Data Collection, Environmental Health, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Loss Prevention, Multitasking, OSHA, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Security Monitoring, Statistics, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
The Safety Technician implements and coordinates Safety Program to reduce and eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses.
Job Responsibilities
- Identifies by daily audits and appraises conditions which could produce accidents and financial losses.
- Enforces accident prevention and loss control systems and programs for incorporation in operational policies.
- Assist in the implementation of safety activities with department managers to ensure a safe plant.
- Assist with Quality system Compile statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents and prepares reports for information of personnel concerned.
- Help to instill management accountability for safety and health issues within their department/facilities.
- Standardize safety processes, safety policies, and reports.
- Conduct supervisory level training in safety and health.
- 70% of the time will be spent auditing safety programs inside the plant.
- Perform other duties as assigned by upper management.
- Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities of safety programs and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA regulations.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to train associates at all levels of the organization.
- Work well with others in a team atmosphere.
- Should be able to understand and respond to a diverse population.
- Strong multi-tasking skills.
- Computer literacy including specialized databases and programs used to manage safety and security at the site.
Required Education and Experience
- 1-2 Years related experience.
- BA in Environmental safety & Health preferred.
- OSHA 30 training preferred.
- HAZWOPER training preferred.
- Frist Aide training preferred.
- Physical demands and work environment.
- Able to lift 40+ lbs.
- Stand for the duration of the shift (10 hours or more).
- Ability to bend continuously throughout the shift.
- Able to work in a noisy, wet and cold environment of approximately 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Perform repetitive motions for the duration of the shift.