Safety Technician

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.