Site Safety Technician

Ace Electric • Greensboro, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Safety Tech oversees safety at all assigned job sites within their division. The role ensures compliance with Ace Electric’s Safety Program, the company’s Drug-Free Workplace Program, and safety requirements mandated by project owners or general contractors. The position reports to the Division Safety Professional and is primarily field-based, with administrative duties in an office environment.

The technician works with division safety personnel, project managers, superintendents, HR, and other company staff to implement safety training and initiatives, inspect worksites, identify and correct hazards, maintain safety records, support incident investigations, and help ensure compliance with federal and state safety regulations. The position also provides safety guidance and training to personnel, supports high-risk work activities, and may administer drug and alcohol screens in cooperation with HR.

Ace Electric is an electrical contractor founded in Valdosta, Georgia, in 1975. It performs electrical installations across commercial, mission-critical, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, correctional, hospitality, military, retail, and other markets, and provides fabrication, hard-bid, design-build, negotiated-contract, and fee-based services.

Requirements

• Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or company policy.
• OSHA 30 completed within the last four years.
• CPR/First Aid training certification.
• High school graduate or GED.
• At least one year of field safety experience.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week and overtime as required, including night shifts and out-of-town work if required.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and use construction-site sanitary facilities.
• Ability to work in restricted areas, including switch gear-rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, and crawl spaces, and to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, manuals, worksite directions, and written instructions.
• Adequate hearing and vision, either naturally or with correction.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Tolerance for prolonged standing and movement on foot, and ability to climb ladders of all types.
• Ability to perform repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to teach personnel safe equipment operation and safe work practices.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Field safety experience in the electrical industry preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and try new techniques.
• Interest in mentoring others and sharing knowledge.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to focus on details while maintaining a broad perspective.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good understanding of CFR 1910, CFR 1926, NFPA-70e, and other applicable safety standards or regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate the proper use and operation of industry-specific safety equipment and instruments, including gas detectors, PFAS, light meters, and PPE.
• Ability to teach safety-related classes on a jobsite or in a classroom.
• Ability to foster a positive and productive safety culture and promote cooperation and morale.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Division Safety Professional, project managers, and superintendents to implement a safety and education training program in compliance with the Ace Safety Program.
• Ensure the Ace Safety Program is understood and followed on assigned projects.
• Assist with jobsite inspections, including color coding, fall protection, equipment inspections, and job hazard assessments (JHAs).
• Identify and implement safety best practices.
• Lead company safety and health activities by providing direction and training to division personnel.
• Support and implement safety initiatives arising from audits, incidents, or other sources.
• Provide technical support to personnel to ensure compliance with federal and state safety and health regulations.
• Stay current and knowledgeable on OSHA regulations.
• Issue Safety Alerts for serious incidents, including employee injuries, property damage, and near misses.
• Ensure newly hired associates receive a thorough orientation to the Ace Safety Program (NESO).
• Conduct frequent and regular jobsite inspections and audits to identify hazards and unsafe practices and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare and maintain project safety records and reports to improve safety performance and comply with government, insurance-carrier, and internal requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and the Division Safety Professional to maintain required safety equipment, manuals, and documents on projects.
• Work with project managers and superintendents to develop and implement Site Specific Safety Plans for assigned projects.
• Advise personnel on personal protective equipment, job safety materials, and first-aid equipment.
• Purchase safety equipment and supplies for assigned projects in coordination with the Division Safety Professional.
• Assist project personnel with permit applications for high-risk activities, such as energized work, first energization of services, and confined-space entry.
• Be onsite to supervise and assist during high-risk activities.
• Ensure incidents are reported and investigated, including visiting the work area, interviewing employees, taking pictures, and completing incident investigation forms.
• Administer drug and alcohol screens in cooperation with HR.
• Assist HR with claims management, including workers’ compensation, vehicle insurance, and general liability issues.
• Accompany inspections by OSHA, insurance carriers, customers’ safety personnel, or others.
• Work with HR and Headquarters Safety to reduce, contest, or mitigate potential OSHA citations.
• Collaborate with other company safety personnel to audit and improve the Ace Safety Program.
• Assist with customer safety prequalification forms as directed.
• Train personnel in the safe operation of equipment and safe work practices.
• Operate a company truck with manual or automatic transmission.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Access to Ace University, including an apprenticeship program, leadership training, and skill-building classes

What This Job Offers

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