Safety Technician

Empress EMS • Yonkers, NY

9d • $25

About The Position

Reporting to the Safety and Risk Manager, the Safety Technician will assist with the development and implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and programs across all Empress Ambulance Service sites and locations as assigned. The Safety Technician will ensure the health and safety of all Empress Ambulance employees and its customers, as well as compliance with all applicable, federal, state, local and company EHS requirements. In addition, the ST will assist with expanding and strengthening Empress’s safety and training programs through identification of unsafe work behavior / conditions and by coaching employees on safe work practices. The ST will be an integral part of organizational change and changing the work culture. The Safety Technicians primary role and responsibility is to monitor day-to-day safety measures, performance and behavior and is expected to assist operation lieutenant(s) with investigations, safe work behavior coaching, corrective and preventative actions, site assessments, and securing required information for claim management.

Requirements

• General industry best practices, safety rules and regulations: NYS DOH, OSHA, NFPA and other related regulations and standard.
• Ability to coach safe work behavior.
• Able to act independently at times and able to work in a group as a team.
• Proficient technical skills in using online reporting databases, word, excel, power point, and other computer software programs.
• Maintain detailed organizational skills and familiar with building reports and planning project.
• High school diploma or associate degree preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to drive long distance as required.
• OSHA 10 and 30 (completed within 90 days of hire)

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day safety measures, performance and behavior
• Assist operation lieutenant(s) with investigations, safe work behavior coaching, corrective and preventative actions, site assessments, and securing required information for claim management
• Maintain familiarity with and stay skilled in developing preventative safety policies and protocols
• Investigate accidents, start investigations, analyze information, determine root cause, and suggest appropriate corrective and preventative actions
• Conduct work site inspections and audits to identify potential risks and ensure regulatory and safety policy compliance
• Monitor, repair and install vehicle safety equipment in vehicles: vehicle camera equipment and gateways.
• Assist with, Emergency Vehicle Training programs and similar.
• Supervise, and deploy project(s) by applying industry specific knowledge and skills, analyze data, and use the data to enhance safety campaign educational materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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