Operations Safety Technician
About The Position
The Operations Safety Technician is responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for employees and contractors at East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer. The role works closely with employees, supervisors, and management to identify, evaluate, and eliminate safety hazards. It supports operations by evaluating work hazards, authorizing work permits, providing safety training, and conducting safety inspections. The technician participates in safe work permitting and LOTO processes, provides training and guidance for safe work execution, conducts atmospheric gas checks for hot work and confined-space entry, and supports incident investigations, audits, safety equipment maintenance, and PPE distribution. The role also assists with LOTO plans and operational tasks, communicates with department leads and craft workers, and serves as a liaison between workers and operational and safety leadership. Work may involve exposure near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 6 years of safety experience or equivalent plant safety experience.
- Knowledge of safe work permitting, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulatory standards.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States; the company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.
Nice To Haves
- College degree in Safety or a related discipline.
- Professional Safety Certification.
Responsibilities
- Participate in safe work permitting and LOTO processes as needed.
- Clearly communicate expectations and provide training when necessary for safe work execution.
- Perform atmospheric gas checks using a 4-gas monitor for hot work and/or confined-space entry.
- Regularly communicate with department leads, operators, and craftsmen about work progress, concerns, and questions.
- Support training for new and current hires by sharing knowledge gained through experience.
- Assist in developing or modifying LOTO plans.
- Assist supervisors and managers with tasks that support efficient and safe operations.
- Gather information and participate in investigations of reported incidents.
- Assist employees with questions concerning safety or operational functions.
- Participate in the Safety Working Group.
- Perform audits of items or tasks with a focus on safety.
- Conduct spot checks to identify ways to improve execution of safety-related tasks.
- Inspect, maintain, clean, and repair safety equipment as needed.
- Issue PPE and safety equipment as needed to facilitate safe work.
- Support the Shift Supervisor and Safety Department in facilitating safe and efficient operations.
- Help ensure compliance with internal and external safety requirements.
- Help eliminate or reduce unsafe practices before they occur.
- Help reduce wait time for craft workers to begin assigned tasks.
- Serve as a trusted liaison between workers and operational or safety leadership.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
- Company-paid life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and short- and long-term disability.
- 401(k) with a company match.
- Competitive paid time off, including 10 holidays and time off to volunteer.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee Referral Program.
- Performance-based bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
