Electrical Safety Technician

ColonialWebb Contractors; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career development

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Excellent medical, dental, life, vision, and disability benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ColonialWebb Contractors in Richmond, VA, is seeking an experienced Safety Technician to enhance our safety culture. You will coach team members on best practices, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, OSHA 30 certification, and a passion for safety. You will enjoy competitive wages, career development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of safety experience, preferably in construction.
• Ability to learn and enforce corporate policies and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of NFPA and current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety procedures for OSHA compliance.
• Conduct site inspections and hazard analysis.
• Coordinate safety tasks on site and ensure compliance.

Skills

Safety experience

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Ability to enforce safety policies

Bilingual capabilities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

OSHA 30 certification

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

CSST or CHST certification

Job description

ColonialWebb’s safety culture is second-to-none and adding an experienced Safety Technician will strengthen our ability to care for our people. This position will coach and teach safety best practices and behaviors that prevent injury, as well as conduct site assessments to ensure working conditions are safe for our employees. At ColonialWebb, safety is our highest priority. If you share our passion and commitment to safety, join our team today!

Responsibilities

• Assist the employees and management of the site in the enforcement of the safety procedures within the Safety and Risk Program to ensure state and federal OSHA compliance in the field and reduce the risk of employee injury.
• Coordinate all tasks and functions on site to ensure they are performed safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures and OSHA standards.
• Sustain safe operations by conducting site visits/inspections of facilities, work areas and equipment; observing and documenting employee work practices and improving safety preparedness.
• Identify corrective actions necessary to bring job sites into compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to others.
• Inspect the availability, readiness and proper use of required accident prevention procedures, safety and fire prevention equipment, protective clothing and devices, and first aid supplies.
• Recommend and follow up to verify the implementation of corrective actions.
• Identify and recommend safety equipment, material and supplies for work operations.
• Assist in reporting and investigating workers compensation and general liability claims on job sites; act as a liaison with workers’ compensation issues.
• Conduct and/or assist with job hazard analysis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 2 or more years of safety experience required (preferably in a construction setting but not required).
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Construction Site Safety Technician Certification (CSST) or Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) is a plus.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
• Ability to learn and enforce current corporate policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce current Federal and Virginia Occupational Safety & Health regulations.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and enforce current NFPA Standards applicable to work operations.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and enforce the current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety program.
• Bilingual and train-the-trainer certifications are a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Career development and progression
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO M/W/Disability/Vets.