Site Safety Technician

Primoris Usa; Colombia; On-site; COP 107,192,000 - 133,990,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k w/employer match

Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a dedicated HSE professional to lead field safety inspections and enforce safety standards on industrial construction sites.

You will conduct field audits, investigate incidents, train staff, and ensure compliance with OSHA/ANSI/NIOSH and client policies while supporting project teams. Travel to sites is required. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of construction experience, or five (5) years as a safety professional if no college degree.
• Experience in renewable or conventional power plant construction preferred.
• Certifications- CHST or OSHA 30 minimum; OSHA 510 Safety Certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills for input/output of data (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform field safety audits and inspections.
• Investigate accidents and incidents as directed.
• Assist in field documentation and training activities.
• Identify root causes and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure enforcement of safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Field safety audits

OSHA standards

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primoris offers an efficient and collaborative approach with years of experience designing and building renewable power plants. Primoris is also unique in our ability to partner with other Primoris Business Operating Units to combine a mix of solar PV, BESS, O&M Services, renewable gas, or hydrogen service offerings. Primoris is committed to the safety of our employees, high quality workmanship and achieving operational excellence during the process of constructing your renewable energy facility.

Our renewable capabilities include:

• Project Feasibility
• Pre-Construction
• Supply Chain Procurement
• Self-Perform Construction
• Power Delivery
• O&M Services

A person that is fully dedicated to HSE with at least 80% of their time being field inspections to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations. Must have a working knowledge of OSHA standards as well as other applicable agencies (EX: ANSI, NIOSH, AWEA) related to safe work practices and requirements.

General Requirements:

• Practice and enforce safety rules.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safe use of hand & power tools.
• Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
• Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
• Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
• Must work well as part of a team.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Functional Requirements

• Responsible for performing field safety audits.
• Perform accident & incident investigations and reporting as directed.
• Assists in documentation collection while in the field.
• Assists in training functions.
• Investigates instances of non-conformance and facilitates the determination of the root cause.
• Provides input to management.
• Ensure that federal, state, company, and site-specific policies and procedures are enforced.
• Ability to identify and suggest the resolution of problems promptly.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Perform monthly and quarterly inspections on tools and safety equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in front of large groups.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Travel:

Travel and temporarily relocate to the project site, for the duration of the project.

Qualification Standards:

• Three (3) years of experience in construction. If a person does not have a college degree, then five (5) years of experience as a safety professional in related construction shall suffice.
• Experience in the construction of renewable power plants, conventional power plants, HV Substations, and HV T-lines preferred.
• Certifications- Preferred CHST, OSHA 30 at a minimum OSHA 510 Safety Certification, current CPR/FA.
• Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for input and output of data.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable OSHA standards.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean-shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
• Safety equipment as required (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
• Must be clean-shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

Location

industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop

Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:

• Obstructed pathways
• Work performed at low and/or high elevations
• Work performed in confined areas

Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:

• Predominately outdoor climate
• May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
• Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
• Potential exposure to chemical substances

Compensation Info

$24-$30 per hour

• 401k w/employer match
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans
• Stock purchase plan

Pay Equity

Primoris Renewable Energy provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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