Field Safety Technician

Signal Energy•Coggon, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Signal Energy is searching for a Craft Safety professional for solar energy projects. This position is located in the field at the project site. The candidate must be willing and able to commute to and from the job site on a daily basis. The role involves acting as an advocate for Signal Energy, LLC by promoting company culture, policies, and procedures, and fostering a positive attitude towards project goals. The individual must represent Signal Energy professionally with clients, subcontractors, local officials, and others at all times.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
OSHA 30
Current valid driver’s license
Ability to learn technical and safety management aspects of all project construction activities.
Excellent mathematical skills, including application and use in problem-solving.
Must be able to understand, interpret, and apply regulatory requirements applicable to the project scope of work (Federal and State OSHA, EPA, etc.).
Ability to lead, influence, and coordinate own and others’ actions, manage own time effectively.
Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently under limited supervision while functioning as a component of the greater project team.
Sensitivity to problems; ability to tell or predict when something is wrong; able to revise and adapt.
Strong coordination, time management, active listening, verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Self-motivated, able to learn quickly and independently.
Computer literacy and basic knowledge of MS Office.
Candidates must be able to work in all weather conditions, as safety permits.
Mobility on and around construction sites.
Ability to climb 300’ ladder.
Working at height.
Occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 510 / OSHA 500 (both preferred but not required)
2 years construction safety experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist crew members with completing daily paperwork, including job safety analysis, work instructions (WI’s), and permit to work forms and inspections.
Complete and document weekly job site audits.
Audit and assist with management of spill kits, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, barricades, power tool inspections, electrical inspections, generators, and wheel chocks.
Assist with issuing and distributing PPE to crews, as needed.
Exercise stop-work authority by partnering with front-line supervisors when necessary.
Facilitate site-specific trainings, including orientations and safety trainings as needed.
Assist the Safety Team in delivering Toolbox Talks and bend and stretch exercises.
Learn work installation processes and actively engage with crew members to promote a safety culture.
Work with the Safety Manager, Project Manager, and Construction Manager to ensure the needs of the field Safety program are addressed.
Work with the project team to continuously assess the safety of work performed, track, and assure corrective actions are completed in accordance with Signal Energy’s Safety Policies and Procedures.
Champion the ALLSAFE cultural safety program, and Signal Energy’s Core Principles and Mission.
Assist the Site Safety Manager in developing and maintaining a site-specific safety plan, including emergency action, response, evacuation, and security plans.
Constantly solve problems and resolve issues through face-to-face and personal communication.
Perform all other duties assigned.