Safety Tech

Thorpe Specialty Services Corporation•Saint Gabriel, LA

About The Position

The Safety Technician supports a safe working environment in industrial settings by assisting with safety programs, conducting inspections, and monitoring compliance with OSHA standards and other regulatory requirements. The role works with management, supervisors, and employees to help prevent accidents, injuries, and environmental hazards and to foster a culture of safety. The position involves regular work in industrial and construction environments, including customer sites, branch and project locations, training events, and company facilities. Frequent travel may be required. The employee may encounter changing weather, dust, fumes, chemicals, noise, vibration, confined spaces, elevated work areas, process units, manufacturing facilities, turnaround projects, and active construction sites. The role may require extended shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, varying schedules, and responses outside normal business hours as business needs require. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation, wear and properly use required PPE, and meet any required medical evaluations, fit testing, or certifications for PPE use. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. Regular attendance and punctuality are required. Employment is at will, and job duties may change.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment focused on safety, environmental health, or risk management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to evaluate technology-generated recommendations and apply sound professional judgment to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technologies and software platforms.
Ability to perform essential job functions, including the described mobility, material handling, manual dexterity, visual, hearing, communication, and environmental requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally handle items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear and properly use required PPE and complete required medical evaluations, fit testing, or certifications when applicable.
Ability to work extended shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, varying schedules, and outside normal business hours as business needs require.
Frequent travel may be required; ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain driving eligibility under company standards may be required.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Regular attendance and punctuality are required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or certification in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, or a related field.
Experience using safety management software, learning management systems (LMS), incident management systems, or similar digital platforms.
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and industry-specific safety standards and regulations.
Ability to perform safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for delivering training and reporting safety findings.
Familiarity with safety equipment, tools, and PPE.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Basic understanding of hazardous materials handling and emergency response procedures.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular inspections of facilities, equipment, machinery, and work areas for compliance with safety standards and regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
Assist with reporting, documenting, and investigating workplace accidents, near misses, and safety incidents; collect data, analyze root causes, and help develop corrective actions.
Support implementation and delivery of employee safety training, including training on PPE, safe machine operation, emergency procedures, and hazard recognition.
Monitor adherence to safety policies, procedures, and local, state, and federal regulations; assist with preparation for regulatory audits and inspections.
Assist with selecting, inspecting, and distributing PPE; monitor its use and maintain compliance records.
Help identify chemical, physical, and environmental workplace hazards and recommend risk-mitigation measures and improved safety practices.
Support emergency response plans and evacuation drills and promote employee awareness of fire safety, first aid, and chemical spill procedures.
Maintain records of safety activities, inspections, training, incidents, and compliance; prepare reports for management.
Assist with safe storage, labeling, and disposal of hazardous materials and monitor safe handling practices.
Participate in internal safety audits, help implement improvements based on findings, and track corrective-action effectiveness.
Ensure safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, alarms, eyewash stations, and first-aid kits, is maintained and operational.
Provide employees with guidance and answer questions about safety procedures, equipment, and best practices.
Observe and fulfill safety responsibilities, attend work regularly and punctually, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe workplace.