Safety Technician

Ace Electric • Savannah, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Safety Technician oversees safety at assigned job sites within their division. The role ensures compliance with Ace Electric’s Safety Program, its Drug-Free Workplace Program, and safety requirements established by the owner or general contractor. The technician works with the Division Safety Professional, Project Managers, Superintendents, HR, and other safety personnel to promote a positive safety culture, train employees, inspect work sites, investigate incidents, and maintain project safety records. The position is approximately 90% field safety work and 10% office administrative duties. Work may involve varied weather and construction-site conditions, restricted areas, required personal protective equipment, overtime, night shifts, and out-of-town assignments as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• At least one year of field safety experience; electrical experience is preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification obtained within the last four years.
• CPR/First Aid training certification.
• Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or company policy.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week and overtime as required, including night shifts and out-of-town work when required.
• Ability to work in varied weather and construction-site conditions, use construction-site sanitary facilities, work in restricted areas, and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, manuals, work-site directions, and written instructions.
• Ability to hear and see well, naturally or with correction.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead; climb ladders; and tolerate prolonged standing and movement on foot.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive use of the arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to demonstrate the proper use and operation of safety equipment and instruments such as gas detectors, PFAS, light meters, and PPE.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Understanding of CFR 1910, CFR 1926, NFPA-70e, and other applicable safety standards or regulations.
• Ability to teach safety-related classes onsite or in a classroom.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment; focus on details while maintaining a broader perspective; and work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and try new techniques, and to mentor and share knowledge with others.
• Ability to foster a positive and productive safety culture and promote cooperation and morale.
• References, background check, and drug-screen testing are mandatory hiring requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Field safety experience in the electrical industry.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Division Safety Professional, Project Managers, and Superintendents to implement safety and education training in compliance with the Ace Safety Program.
• Ensure the Ace Safety Program is understood and followed on assigned projects.
• Assist with job-site inspections, including color coding, fall protection, equipment inspections, and job hazard assessments.
• Identify and implement safety best practices.
• Lead company safety and health activities by providing direction and training to division personnel.
• Support and implement safety initiatives arising from audits, incidents, or other sources.
• Provide technical support to personnel to help ensure compliance with federal and state safety and health regulations.
• Stay current and knowledgeable about OSHA regulations.
• Issue Safety Alerts for serious incidents, including employee injuries, property damage, and near misses.
• Provide newly hired associates with a thorough orientation to the Ace Safety Program.
• Conduct frequent and regular job-site inspections and audits, identify hazards and unsafe work practices, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare and maintain project safety records and reports to improve safety performance and meet government, insurer, and internal requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and the Division Safety Professional to maintain required safety equipment, manuals, and documents on projects.
• Help develop and implement Site Specific Safety Plans for assigned projects.
• Advise personnel on personal protective equipment, job safety materials, and first-aid equipment.
• Purchase safety equipment and supplies for assigned projects in coordination with the Division Safety Professional.
• Assist with permit applications for high-risk activities, including energized work, first energization of services, and confined-space entry.
• Be onsite to supervise and assist during high-risk activities.
• Ensure incidents are reported and investigated, including visiting the work area, interviewing employees, taking pictures, and completing investigation forms.
• Administer drug and alcohol screens in cooperation with HR.
• Assist HR with claims management, including workers’ compensation, vehicle insurance, and general liability matters.
• Accompany OSHA, insurance carrier, customer safety, or other safety inspections onsite.
• Work with HR and Headquarters Safety to reduce, contest, or mitigate potential OSHA citations.
• Collaborate with company safety personnel to audit and improve the Ace Safety Program.
• Assist with customer safety prequalification forms as directed.
• Train personnel in the safe operation of equipment and safe work practices.
• Operate a company truck with manual or automatic transmission.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Access to Ace University, including an apprenticeship program, leadership training, and skill-building classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED