Safety Technician

ColonialWebb • Richmond, VA

14d • $28 - $32

About The Position

ColonialWebb is hiring an experienced Safety Technician to strengthen its safety culture and help protect employees from injury. The role coaches and teaches safety best practices and behaviors, conducts site assessments, and supports enforcement of safety procedures at manufacturing facilities. The technician helps ensure compliance with state and federal OSHA requirements and company policies, and works to reduce employee injury risks. ColonialWebb is a full-service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor serving commercial customers across New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. The company has operated for over 50 years.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 2 years of safety experience.
• OSHA 30 certification, preferably in general industry.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain it.
• Ability to learn and enforce current corporate policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce current Federal and Virginia Occupational Safety & Health regulations.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn and enforce, current NFPA standards applicable to work operations.

Nice To Haves

• Safety experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Occupational Health & Safety Technician (OHST) certification.
• Bilingual ability.
• Train-the-trainer certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees and management at manufacturing facilities in enforcing Safety and Risk Program procedures, supporting state and federal OSHA compliance and reducing injury risk.
• Coordinate on-site tasks and functions so they are performed safely and in accordance with company policies, procedures, and OSHA standards.
• Conduct manufacturing site visits and inspections of facilities, work areas, and equipment; observe and document employee work practices and improve safety preparedness.
• Identify corrective actions needed to bring sites into compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain those actions to others.
• Inspect the availability, readiness, and proper use of accident-prevention procedures, safety and fire-prevention equipment, protective clothing and devices, and first-aid supplies.
• Recommend corrective actions and follow up to verify their implementation.
• Identify and recommend safety equipment, materials, and supplies for work operations.
• Assist with reporting and investigating workers’ compensation and general liability claims, and act as a liaison on workers’ compensation issues.
• Conduct or assist with job hazard analyses.

Benefits

• Competitive wages of $28–$32 per hour.
• Career development and progression.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee referral incentives.

What This Job Offers

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