Field Safety Technician

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a Field Safety Technician to work with HVAC and controls teams, travel to branch and job sites, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. The role emphasizes inspections, accident investigations support, documentation, and reporting.

You will collaborate with a safety team, provide guidance, conduct toolbox talks, assist with JHAs, and ensure PPE readiness while staying current with federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires experience in safety in General and Construction environments.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel 50% of the work week.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety observations and inspections at job sites and warehouses.
• Promote safe work practices and safety guidelines.
• Document inspections and communicate findings to teams.
• Ensure the sites have proper safety equipment and PPE.
• Consult with field team members to maintain safe environments.
• Lead toolbox talks and assist with JHAs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication with field teams

Team collaboration

Safety program knowledge

Education

OSHA 510 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Purpose: The Field Safety Technician will work closely with HVAC technicians, controls technicians, warehouse personnel, and project teams to ensure that all safety protocols and regulations are met and followed. The candidate will be expected to travel to company branch and job site locations and will be responsible for job site and warehouse safety observations, inspections, assist with accident investigations, documentation, and reporting.

Employment at Will: Nothing herein is intended to create a contract of employment or to guarantee employment for a definite duration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Weekly travel (NC, SC, GA, VA, TN)
• Performs construction site and warehouse safety observations and inspections
• Promote safe work practices and safety guidelines
• Provide communication and documentation of the inspections carried out
• Ensure project sites are adequately equipped with safety equipment and PPE
• Provide consultation and advice to the field team members and assist them with maintaining a safe working environment by complying with company and government safety regulations, practices, and standards.
• Ability to work and collaborate with a safety team
• Responding to employee safety concerns
• Assist with employee training completions
• Assist with completion of JHAs
• Conduct jobsite safety meetings/toolbox talks

Position Requirements:

• OSHA 510 preferred
• 1- 5 years of experience in a safety related position, both General and Construction Industry knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with field employees and project teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the work week, with 50% of the week being overnight stays
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Frequently
• Material handling: Frequently
• Bending: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 12 lbs or less: Frequently
• Lifting/Carrying 10 lbs or less: Frequently
• Lifting/Carrying 11-40 lbs: Occasionally
• Reaching Outward: Occasionally
• Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally

This job description is intended to provide information regarding the essential functions and basic duties of this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and duties that could be assigned. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as it deems appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract and is subject to change at the discretion of Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.