Safety Tech - Austin Industrial (Lafayette, IN)

Austin Careers•Lafayette, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial provides self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to industrial companies across the United States. The Safety Technician executes the safety program on an assigned project, educates and trains project staff on safety requirements and incident-prevention practices, and ensures compliance with company and customer safety policies. Most of the role is spent in the field observing work, coaching, auditing, and engaging craft employee-owners. The technician may fill in for the site HSE manager during absences and perform other assigned duties. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Education has no minimum requirement. Candidates need at least three years of maintenance and/or construction experience and a valid driver's license.

Requirements

At least 3 years of maintenance and/or construction experience.
Valid driver's license.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Build working relationships with customer representatives, project staff, and subcontractor safety representatives.
Assist in preparing accurate safety reports and accident investigation documents.
Assist with staff safety training and subcontractor development.
Represent the company positively and professionally with customers and subcontractors.
Create and facilitate safety trainings and orientations aligned with project specifics and schedules.
Participate in safety organizations outside the company and in the assigned region.
Ensure compliance with the company's current safety manual, policies, and expectations.
Observe work in the field, coach, audit, and engage craft employee-owners.
Help project supervision resolve safety problems and issues in the field.
Fill in for the site HSE manager during absences.
Perform other duties as assigned.