Safety Tech - Austin Industrial (Lafayette, IN)

Austin Bridge & Road•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

The Safety Technician executes the site safety program on an assigned project, educates and trains Austin project staff on safety requirements and incident-prevention practices, and ensures compliance with company and customer safety policies. Most of the role is spent in the field observing work, coaching, auditing, and engaging craft employee-owners. The Safety Technician also helps project supervision resolve field safety issues and fills in for the site HSE manager during absences. Other duties may be assigned. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

At least 3 years of maintenance and/or construction experience.
Valid driver’s license.
TWIC Card.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Build working relationships with customer representatives, project staff, and subcontractor safety representatives.
Assist in preparing accurate safety reports and accident investigation documents.
Assist with staff safety training and subcontractor development.
Represent the company positively and professionally with customers and subcontractors.
Create and facilitate safety trainings and orientations aligned with project specifics and schedules.
Participate in safety organizations outside the company and in the assigned region.
Ensure compliance with the company’s current safety manual, policies, and expectations.
Observe work in the field, coach and audit, and engage craft employee-owners.
Help project supervision resolve safety problems and issues in the field.
Fill in for the site HSE manager during absences.
Perform other duties as assigned.