Safety Technician (Bilingual Preferred)

Gaylor Electric•Trenton, OH

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 emphasis on prevention. The position reports directly to the assigned Project Manager, with guidance from the corporate Safety Manager. Travel may be required. The role develops and administers accident-prevention initiatives, supports safety training and compliance, conducts job-site inspections and incident investigations, and maintains safety records and reports. The technician also responds to safety inquiries, assists with presentations and company events, and may liaise with community members or external agencies. Bilingual skills are preferred.

Requirements

OSHA 30 certification for Construction.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
High school graduate, GED holder, or equivalent studies/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.
Technology and computer proficiency.
License requirements apply in states where required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an accident-prevention program and training plan that meets 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 from 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.
Help enforce Company safety policies and procedures and participate 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 correspondence, memoranda, presentation materials, and reports.
Assist the Education Department with safety training, OSHA training, and safety certifications.
Conduct routine job-site safety inspections.
May serve as a 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.