Safety Technician (PFC)

POLYTEX FIBERS CORPORATION•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe working environment within the production areas. This role focuses on accident prevention to stop injuries and illnesses before they occur, while also protecting company property and equipment. The Safety Technician serves as a resource for coworkers, educating them on regulatory safety standards and risk-limiting task completion. They also contribute to knowledge sharing through training and creating informational materials for the workplace. Additionally, this role involves administrative tasks such as applying for permits, purchasing safety equipment, and implementing designs to minimize risk. A key responsibility is verifying that employees possess the necessary certifications for operating heavy machinery and establishing standards for testing and maintenance to prevent equipment malfunctions.

Requirements

Able to interact and communicate with others (English and Spanish).
Working knowledge of basic building maintenance
Must be flexible and quickly adjust to changes in job demand
Dependable and Punctual
Understanding and following all appropriate government rules, standards, and regulations
Finding solutions that serve to combat and control workplace hazards
Using technical skills to operate computers or testing equipment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A strategic and analytical mind.
Efficient time management skills.
Mental alertness to identify and react to machine process, quality and safety issues.
Ability to be organized, multitask and keep up in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented with a focus on producing high-quality output in a timely and efficient manner.
Must be knowledgeable of GMPs, FSSC 22000:2005 and HACCP.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety Management, or related field.
Familiarity with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.
Strong understanding of the legal health and safety guidelines relevant to the industry.
2+ years of experience in a HSE role, Safety Technician, ideally within the industry or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

Incident management and tracking data
Assist with ergonomics assessments and manage the Emergency Plan.
Conducts work site surveys and daily facility inspections to ensure facility and procedural compliance with applicable OSHA regulations.
Managing documentation and reporting of safety related records and materials
Participates in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) process and helps ensure completion of high quality and documented Risk Assessments
Safety orientation and training of employees and subcontractors
Reports safety violations to appropriate authorities to ensure that issues are addressed in a timely manner
Working in a wide variety of spaces, including offices and production
Evaluating equipment to ensure that workers and managers adhere to government regulations
Researching regulations and informing management of changes and assisting in updating SOPs
Investigates and addresses Safety related complaints from the employees
Provide support to company’s safety objectives and goals.
Generates and recommends solutions and action plans to the identified hazards and risks in the workplace.
Develop and review Health and Safety policies and procedures