Location: Raytown/Kansas City, MO – Moving to Overland Park, KS late 2026
Electrical Corporation of America (ECA) is seeking a Corporate Safety Technician to support safe work across its electrical construction projects. This entry level role conducts routine job site observations, documents hazards and corrective actions, helps employees and supervisors follow safe work practices, and keeps safety records and metrics current. The Technician works with the Safety Director, Safety Representatives, and project teams, taking on defined field and administrative duties while developing the judgment needed for broader safety responsibility.
The Work Environment
Culture
- Fast-paced environment supporting multiple projects simultaneously
- Safety-first, people-focused organization
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Discretionary profit-sharing program
- 401(k) plan with employee pre-tax and Roth deferral options
What You’ll Do
Jobsite Safety & Hazard Follow Up
- Conduct routine job site inspections and safety observations using ECA checklists; document conditions, work practices, and follow-up needs.
- Identify and communicate hazards to employees and site leadership, coach safe work practices, and track corrective actions through completion.
- Review use and condition of personal protective equipment and observe common construction activities, including ladders, lifts, tools, temporary power, and housekeeping.
- Exercise ECA Stop Work Authority when an imminent danger or uncontrolled hazard is identified; notify site leadership and the Safety Director or Safety Representative promptly.
- Support job hazard analyses, daily task risk assessments, site-specific safety plans, and pre- job safety discussions with project teams.
- Help prepare and deliver toolbox talks, safety meetings, and new hire training under the direction of the safety team.
- Assist with incident and near miss reporting by gathering facts, photographs, and records; support investigations and corrective action follow-up led by senior safety staff.
Records & Coordination
- Maintain inspection reports, training records, incident logs, compliance documents, and safety KPI dashboards accurately and on time.
- Coordinate safety meeting schedules, training rosters, site visits, and requests for safety materials or documentation.
- Share recurring trends and open issues with the Safety Director or Safety Representative and assist with improvement projects.
- Travel to assigned project sites and perform other related duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent and a demonstrated interest in construction safety. Relevant internship, coursework, electrical trade, or construction field experience is welcome; prior full-time safety experience is not required.
- Basic knowledge of construction hazards and willingness to learn OSHA construction standards, electrical safety practices, and ECA procedures.
- Ability to communicate respectfully with field employees and supervisors, document observations clearly, and follow up on assigned work.
- Working ability with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, or similar tools; ability to learn ECA safety reporting systems.
- Ability to travel to assigned job sites and work in an active construction environment.
Preferred
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, construction management, or a related field, or relevant electrical construction experience.
- OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction training; current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
- Exposure to job site inspections, JHAs, toolbox talks, near miss reporting, or electrical safety concepts such as NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Work hours may vary based on project demands, with overtime required as needed to support job site operations.
- Ability to frequently walk active construction sites over uneven terrain.
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and access elevated work areas to perform inspections.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift materials as necessary throughout the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around typical construction site hazards.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Electrical Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Electrical Corporation of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.