Bilingual Mandarin Safety Assistant

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a bilingual Safety Specialist to translate safety documents and provide real-time interpretation in Mandarin and English. You will conduct site safety walks, identify hazards, and support the implementation of safety protocols across the site.

The role requires strong communication, risk assessment skills, and adherence to OSHA and local regulations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is essential, and prior safety experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both English and Mandarin, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• AA degreee, High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic understanding of local, state, and federal safety regulations and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to identify workplace hazards, perform risk assessments, and recommend/implement effective control measures.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey safety policies and procedures to diverse teams.
• Strong observational skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure thorough safety checks and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Translate safety-related documents and provide real-time verbal interpretation in both Mandarin and English during meetings, site walks, and training.
• Conduct regular site safety walks to identify hazards, unsafe behaviors, or regulatory noncompliance, and report findings to the safety team.
• Support the implementation of key safety protocols, including fall protection, confined space entry, scaffolding, and lockout/tagout.
• Assist in maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring proper safety signage, permits (e.g., hot work, excavation), and training records are up to date.
• Participate in hazard assessments, risk analyses, and site inspections in support of regulatory compliance.
• Help facilitate toolbox talks, safety briefings, and job-specific safety training.
• Support new hire safety onboarding and ensure training aligns with OSHA and site-specific standards.
• Distribute PPE and monitor proper usage; assist in maintaining equipment inventories and verifying safe tool operation.
• Assist with workplace incident investigations, including data collection, interviews, and documentation of findings.
• Help prepare for OSHA inspections, internal audits, and third-party compliance reviews.
• Stay current with updates to federal, state, and local safety regulations and help integrate changes into company policies.

Job description

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Phoenix, AZ, US

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Translate safety-related documents and provide real-time verbal interpretation in both Mandarin and English during meetings, site walks, and training.
• Conduct regular site safety walks to identify hazards, unsafe behaviors, or regulatory noncompliance, and report findings to the safety team.
• Support the implementation of key safety protocols, including fall protection, confined space entry, scaffolding, and lockout/tagout.
• Assist in maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring proper safety signage, permits (e.g., hot work, excavation), and training records are up to date.
• Participate in hazard assessments, risk analyses, and site inspections in support of regulatory compliance.
• Help facilitate toolbox talks, safety briefings, and job-specific safety training.
• Support new hire safety onboarding and ensure training aligns with OSHA and site-specific standards.
• Distribute PPE and monitor proper usage; assist in maintaining equipment inventories and verifying safe tool operation.
• Assist with workplace incident investigations, including data collection, interviews, and documentation of findings.
• Help prepare for OSHA inspections, internal audits, and third-party compliance reviews.
• Stay current with updates to federal, state, and local safety regulations and help integrate changes into company policies.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in both English and Mandarin, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• AA degreee, High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic understanding of local, state, and federal safety regulations and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to identify workplace hazards, perform risk assessments, and recommend/implement effective control measures.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey safety policies and procedures to diverse teams.
• Strong observational skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure thorough safety checks and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in construction, plumbing, or a related field.
• OSHA 10 and 30 certifications.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential.
• 1+ years of experience serving as a safety representative, preferably in a construction or industrial environment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Translate safety-related documents and provide real-time verbal interpretation in both Mandarin and English during meetings, site walks, and training.
• Conduct regular site safety walks to identify hazards, unsafe behaviors, or regulatory noncompliance, and report findings to the safety team.
• Support the implementation of key safety protocols, including fall protection, confined space entry, scaffolding, and lockout/tagout.
• Assist in maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring proper safety signage, permits (e.g., hot work, excavation), and training records are up to date.
• Participate in hazard assessments, risk analyses, and site inspections in support of regulatory compliance.
• Help facilitate toolbox talks, safety briefings, and job-specific safety training.
• Support new hire safety onboarding and ensure training aligns with OSHA and site-specific standards.
• Distribute PPE and monitor proper usage; assist in maintaining equipment inventories and verifying safe tool operation.
• Assist with workplace incident investigations, including data collection, interviews, and documentation of findings.
• Help prepare for OSHA inspections, internal audits, and third-party compliance reviews.
• Stay current with updates to federal, state, and local safety regulations and help integrate changes into company policies.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in both English and Mandarin, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• AA degreee, High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic understanding of local, state, and federal safety regulations and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to identify workplace hazards, perform risk assessments, and recommend/implement effective control measures.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey safety policies and procedures to diverse teams.
• Strong observational skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure thorough safety checks and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in construction, plumbing, or a related field.
• OSHA 10 and 30 certifications.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential.
• 1+ years of experience serving as a safety representative, preferably in a construction or industrial environment.

The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, including a one-hour lunch break each day. Please note that this schedule is flexible and may be subject to change based on the employee and employer’s needs.