SAFETY TECHNICIAN

We are currently seeking a Safety Technician to add to our HSE team.  The ideal candidate will have education, training, and experience in the construction field commensurate with the intended duties coupled with a high level of passion, commitment, and dedication to the health and well-being of others.

Responsibilities

• Support the project’s HSE initiatives and programs.
• Support and conduct jobsite inspections to identify and initiate corrective actions and document observed safe and unsafe work practices or conditions.
• Participate in the incident investigation and causal analysis processes.
• Assist employees and crews in the planning, recognition, evaluation, and mediation of risk through the PTP process.
• Build knowledge and understanding of applicable legislative, client, and Nox policies and procedures applicable to the project.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with Nox personnel and trade partners, visitors, and vendors.
• Provide first aid as necessary and to the limits of training and ability.
• Support the needs of the Project HSE Department.
• Engage in site and crew meetings.
• Spend 90% of time in the field and/or supporting field operations.

Qualifications 

• Understanding of basic construction work practices.
• Good written and verbal communication (includes use of proper grammar, spelling, etc.).
• Ability to interact with both craft and supervisory employees.
• High level of integrity for reporting incidents and events, as well as upholding company policy, personal activities, etc.
• Ability to complete basic safety-related tasks with little direction after initial assignment.
• Ability to understand HSE plans, standards, etc.
• Ability to support and enforce field in compliance with policy, standards, regs, etc. in a professional manner.
• Ability to objectively audit compliance in the workplace.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, unassisted, frequently throughout the day.
• Ability to work from various heights via ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and other safe work platforms and area.
• Able to work a 40-hour work week, with overtime and off-hour shifts as required.
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions and elements, indoor or outdoor, including heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, and snow depending on the job location.

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of construction field/craft experience.
• OSHA 30 Hour for Construction, STS-C, or NCCER Field Safety.
• NFPA 70E trained.
• Current training in FA/CPR/AED.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Safety Level
This is a safety sensitive position, and all applicable policies including drug test and background check will apply.

• The inherent responsibilities of your role may include physical working conditions. In order to safely and successfully perform job duties you must be able to:  
  • Potentially lift up to 50 pounds 
  • Potentially need to do repeated pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching (or working above shoulder), walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, and climbing  
  • Potentially operate a motor vehicle, crane, tractor, etc.  
• We reserve the right to continually monitor your ability to safely and successfully complete these inherent physical responsibilities and take action as deemed appropriate in accordance to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)