Safety Tech

Thorpe Specialty Services Corporation•Nipton, CA

16h

About The Position

The Safety Technician supports a safe working environment in industrial settings by assisting with safety programs, inspections, compliance monitoring, incident investigations, training, risk assessments, emergency response, and safety documentation. The role works with management, supervisors, and employees to prevent accidents, injuries, and environmental hazards and to support compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements. The Safety Technician also assists with PPE and hazardous-material management, participates in safety audits, monitors corrective actions, maintains safety equipment, and serves as a resource for employee questions about safety practices. The position involves frequent travel to customer sites, branches, projects, training events, and company facilities. It may require extended shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, varying schedules, and responses outside normal business hours. The work takes place regularly in industrial and construction environments and involves the physical and environmental demands described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3–5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, focused on safety, environmental health, or risk management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to evaluate technology-generated recommendations and apply professional judgment to meet safety regulations and company standards.
Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technologies and software platforms.
Ability to perform safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for delivering training and reporting findings.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to perform the listed physical and environmental functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including frequent walking and standing, climbing, and handling materials; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds; and wearing required PPE.
Ability to work extended shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules, and to respond to incidents and project demands outside normal business hours.
Frequent travel may be required; ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain driving eligibility under company standards may be required.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or certification in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, or a related field.
Experience with safety management software, learning management systems, incident management systems, or similar digital platforms.
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and industry-specific safety standards and regulations.
Familiarity with safety equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment.
Basic understanding of hazardous-material handling and emergency response procedures.

Responsibilities

Conduct safety inspections of facilities, equipment, machinery, and work areas for compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Assist with reporting, documenting, and investigating accidents, near misses, and other safety incidents; collect data, analyze root causes, and help develop corrective actions.
Support the implementation and delivery of employee safety training, including training on PPE, machine operation, emergency procedures, and hazard recognition.
Monitor compliance with safety policies, procedures, and local, state, and federal regulations; assist with regulatory audits and inspections.
Assist with selecting, inspecting, and distributing PPE, monitor its use, and maintain PPE compliance records.
Help identify workplace hazards and recommend measures to reduce risks and improve safety practices.
Support emergency response plans and evacuation drills, and promote awareness of fire safety, first aid, and chemical spill procedures.
Maintain records of safety activities, inspections, training, incidents, and compliance; prepare reports for management as needed.
Assist with the safe storage, labeling, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Participate in internal safety audits, help implement improvements, and track the effectiveness of corrective actions.
Ensure safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, alarms, eyewash stations, and first-aid kits, is maintained and operational.
Provide employees with guidance and answer questions about safety procedures, equipment, and practices.
Observe and fulfill workplace safety responsibilities, maintain regular attendance and punctuality, and properly use required PPE.