Safety Technician

Hatzel & Buehler Inc•O'Hara Township, PA

13d•$50,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Technician assists the Branch Safety Manager with day-to-day safety activities and supports safe working conditions on electrical construction projects. This position is intended for someone beginning a career in construction safety or transitioning from a construction field role. Through supervised field experience and mentoring, the technician develops skills in hazard recognition, inspections, training, documentation, and corrective action follow-up.

Requirements

OSHA 30-Hour Construction training, or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
Electrical safety awareness training based on NFPA 70E and appropriate to assigned duties, or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
Willingness to learn construction safety requirements, company procedures, and electrical construction hazards.
Clear communication, attention to detail, organized documentation, and willingness to ask questions and accept feedback.
Basic Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn the company’s safety management software.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to assigned jobsites.

Nice To Haves

No prior safety experience is required. Construction experience, relevant coursework, or a safety internship is preferred.
An associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or a related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent construction experience and a demonstrated interest in safety are welcome.
First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with jobsite safety inspections and field observations under the guidance of the Branch Safety Manager. Document findings and promptly communicate hazards to field supervision.
Track assigned corrective actions, follow up on completion, and report unresolved concerns to the Branch Safety Manager.
Assist with new employee orientations, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training logistics. Deliver assigned material as training and experience permit.
Participate in pre-task planning and job hazard analysis discussions to learn how crews identify hazards and select appropriate controls.
Maintain inspection reports, training records, toolbox talks, Safety Data Sheets, and other safety documentation in the company’s safety management system.
Support incident and near-miss investigations through fact gathering, photographs, and documentation as directed by the Branch Safety Manager.
Assist with PPE inventory, distribution, and inspections within the technician’s training and assigned responsibilities.
Maintain safety postings and communication materials and assist employees with accessing safety resources.
Build positive relationships with field employees and supervision; encourage questions, hazard reporting, and employee participation.
Participate in assigned training and mentoring and perform other safety-related duties assigned by the Branch Safety Manager.