Safety Technician

Stellar Energy•Haslet, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Technician facilitates the development of a strong environmental health and safety culture within Stellar Energy’s manufacturing plant. The role supports the implementation of programs, policies, and assessments to help ensure the company and employees meet legal and regulatory requirements and occupational health and safety guidelines. The Safety Technician is a key contributor to building a safety- and environmentally conscious culture. The position is based at one of Stellar Energy’s manufacturing facilities in Fort Worth, Texas, and is not approved for telecommuting or remote work. It is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly role reporting to the EHS Manager, with no supervisory responsibility. Standard schedules include first shift Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or second shift Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; schedules may change with business needs. The role requires flexibility and willingness to work overtime, Saturdays, and second shift when needed, and may require occasional local travel to job sites. The work takes place in an industrial manufacturing environment, with frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and vibration, and occasional exposure to extreme conditions. The job regularly requires sitting; frequently requires walking, handling or feeling objects, reaching, and communicating; and occasionally requires standing. The employee frequently lifts or moves objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
At least 2 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment where environmental health and safety were integrated into daily work responsibilities and company culture; a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health may substitute for work experience.
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, Saturdays, and second shift when needed.
Ability to participate actively in implementing innovative ideas and procedures.
Analytical problem-solving skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to influence change.
Ability to perform the described physical demands, including frequently moving objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally moving objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Less than 3 years in a safety-related position.
Willingness to gain knowledge and experience toward certification in Environmental or Safety Management, such as ASP, CHST, CSP, CEM, CHMM, REM, or STS.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in safety management or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead by example and promote a “zero incidents are possible” and “do what’s right” mindset.
Assist the Safety Team in developing and executing workplace environmental health and safety plans in accordance with legal guidelines.
Help line and staff management understand OSHA regulations and standards, especially OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards, by providing guidance and coaching on compliance, inspections, and best management practices.
Assist with distribution of environmental health and safety supplies, personal protective equipment, and equipment.
Conduct safety inspections and job observations.
Monitor manufacturing operations to identify, mitigate, and eliminate workplace hazards.
Identify opportunities to improve employee PPE protection, including new methods and administrative or engineering control changes.
Assist with OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Assist with stormwater management inspections, hazardous materials management, and hazardous waste storage inspections.
Assist in developing and enforcing policies that establish a health and safety culture and minimize safety risks.
Assist with developing and conducting environmental health and safety training, presentations, and accident prevention programs.
Assist with investigating accidents and near misses, identifying root causes, preparing reports, and implementing corrective actions.
Review SPA’s and JSA’s, and coach, foster, and recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities, and preventative measures.
Report on health and safety awareness issues and statistics.
Assist the Safety Specialist with weekly safety meetings and the Safety Committee.
Update safety programs such as Avetta, ISNetworld, and Veriforce as needed to maintain compliance with customer guidelines.
Assist with scheduling and maintaining routine environmental health and safety inspections.
Assist with preparation for ISO 9001 and other audits.
Travel locally to job sites occasionally, as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options; preventive care is covered at 100% in-network.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
401(k) with company match: 100% match up to 3% and 50% match up to 6%.
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage options.
Supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage.
Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program.
Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases.
Voluntary legal services and pet insurance.
Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees.