Safety Technician

Gaylor Electric•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

The Safety Technician implements and enforces company and/or customer safety programs and procedures to reduce work-related accidents and injuries, with an emphasis on proactive prevention. The position reports directly to the corporate Safety Manager, and travel may be required. The role develops accident-prevention programs and training plans, supports project safety compliance, conducts incident investigations, evaluates safety-program outcomes, and helps administer safety training and loss-control efforts. It also maintains safety records, prepares reports and correspondence, conducts job-site inspections, responds to safety inquiries, and may liaise with community or external agencies.

Requirements

High school graduate, holder of a G.E.D., or equivalent studies or experience.
Three years of previous construction safety experience.
Knowledge of construction OSHA rules, regulations, and record keeping.
Strong administrative, computer, organizational, and communication skills.
High-level interpersonal relationship skills and proficiency in communication and organization.
Technology and computer proficiency.
OSHA 30 (Construction) certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
License where required by the state.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an accident-prevention program and training plan to meet project safety specifications and requirements.
Identify safety work permits and ensure compliance with project contract plans.
Conduct incident and investigation reporting in a timely manner.
Evaluate results of safety-program efforts reported through various sources and determine appropriate actions.
Oversee and administer the Company Tool Box Talks program, including selecting and distributing topics for timely presentation.
Participate in loss-control programs involving employee injuries, health claims, equipment damage, material damage, job-site security, and employee safety training.
Participate in enforcing Company safety policies and procedures and in special projects.
Prepare statistical reports as requested and maintain records and files for reporting and auditing.
Handle safety inquiries and situations through direct personal action.
Prepare, compose, and initiate correspondence, memoranda, presentation materials, and reports.
Participate in or assist the Education Department with safety training, OSHA training, and safety certifications.
Conduct routine job-site safety inspections.
May serve as liaison with the community or external agencies regarding Company or Department activities, programs, and needs.
Organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Answer safety-related inquiries, provide information, and redirect inquiries as appropriate.
Assist the Safety Director with presentations and organization of Company events.
Perform other duties as assigned.