Safety Technician

Tyonek Native Corporation•Warner Robins, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyonek Services Group, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Safety Representative to support aviation and occupational safety operations at Robins Air Force Base. This position is critical to reducing workplace injuries, improving hazard identification, and strengthening the Safety Management System (SMS) at the site. The Safety Representative will serve as the on-site safety presence responsible for implementing proactive safety measures, conducting Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), supporting hazard reporting through VelocityEHS, and promoting a strong safety culture integrated with both OSHA and Air Force safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic understanding of workplace safety principles
Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, supervisors, government and leadership
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Must have experience in all aspects of safety to include OSHA requirements, documentation, HAZMAT, training/licensing/certifications and scheduling
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to pass a background check, which could include a criminal history and credit check for access to Government facilities.
Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within nine (9) months of employee's start date.

Nice To Haves

Background in aviation maintenance, military service, or aviation operations
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification (or willingness to obtain)
Associate or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Aviation Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Related field
Familiarity with Job Safety Analysis (JSA) processes, Hazard identification and risk assessment, and Safety management systems (SMS)
Self-starter capable of operating independently in a high-tempo environment
Strong observational skills with the ability to identify hazards in real time
Professional presence with the ability to influence workforce behavior
Commitment to building a positive safety culture, not just enforcing compliance

Responsibilities

Conduct and maintain Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for all applicable tasks, ensuring hazards are identified and mitigated prior to work execution
Identify and validate required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on task-specific hazards
Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards, Air Force and DoD safety requirements, and Company Safety Management System (SMS) policies
Utilize VelocityEHS for hazard reporting, incident and injury tracking, and corrective action management
Promote a non-punitive reporting culture aligned with SMS principles
Conduct routine workplace inspections to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors
Support efforts to reduce workplace injuries through hazard elimination and control implementation, monitoring trends in injuries and near misses, and recommending corrective and preventive actions
Participate in incident investigations and assist in identifying root causes
Conduct daily/weekly safety briefings with employees and supervisors
Participate in quarterly Aviation Safety Council (ASC) meetings, hosted by the Aviation Safety Manager
Maintain and update site safety boards, ensuring visibility of JSAs, Safety metrics, and Safety alerts and lessons learned
Reinforce SMS principles, including hazard reporting and risk management
Assist in delivering and tracking safety training, including PPE usage, hazard communication, and task-specific safety requirements
Support onboarding safety orientation for new hires
Ensure JSAs are socialized via LMS platforms (e.g., PayCom) and in work areas
Work directly with supervisors and production personnel to integrate safety into daily operations, prevent normalization of deviance, and ensure adherence to established procedures
Serve as the on-site safety liaison between the workforce, government and corporate safety leadership