Field Safety Technician

CoVolt Power; Murphysboro (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Signal Energy is seeking a Craft Safety professional for solar project sites. The role is field-based at the project location with daily commuting requirements. You will advocate safety culture, support field teams, and assist with on-site paperwork and inspections.

Ideal candidates will have OSHA 30, experience in construction safety, and the ability to lead safety discussions and trainings. MS Office skills and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Must learn technical and safety management aspects of project construction.
• Strong mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Understand, interpret, and apply regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Ability to lead, coordinate actions, and manage time effectively.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision and strong team participation.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote company culture, policies and safety on-site with clients and subcontractors.
• Assist with daily safety paperwork and inspections.
• Complete weekly site safety audits.
• Manage PPE, safety equipment, and tool inspections.
• Issue and distribute safety PPE as needed.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety trainings.
• Learn installation processes and promote safety culture on site.
• Collaborate with Safety Manager and project team to address field safety needs.
• Ensure corrective actions align with Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Support ALLSAFE safety program and site safety plans.
• Assist with site safety plan development and emergency procedures.
• Physical work at construction sites and ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Skills

Tech safety management

Mathematics

OSHA knowledge

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 30

OSHA 510/OSHA 500 (preferred)

Job description

Reports to: Construction Manager

Works closely with: Lead Superintendent, Superintendents, Site Quality Manager, Site Safety Manager, Owners, Subcontractors

Position Summary

Signal Energy is searching for a Craft Safety for the solar energy projects. This position is located in the field at the project site. Must be willing and able to commute to and from the job site on a daily basis.

Activities/ Responsibilities/ Duties

• Acts as an advocate for Signal Energy, LLC by promoting company culture, policies and procedures and promoting a positive attitude towards the goals of each project. Must represent Signal Energy professionally with clients, subcontractors, local officials, and others at all times.
• Assist crew members with completing daily paperwork, including but not limited to, job safety analysis, work instructions (WI’s), and permit to work forms and inspections
• Complete and document weekly job site audits
• Audit and assist with management of spill kits, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, barricades, power tool inspections, electrical inspections, generators, and wheel chocks
• Assist with issuing and distributing PPE to crews, as needed
• Exercise stop-work authority by partnering with front line supervisors when necessary.
• Facilitates site-specific trainings, including but not limited to orientations and safety trainings as needed
• Assist Safety Team in delivering Toolbox Talks and bend and stretch as needed
• Ability to learn work installation processes and actively engage with crew members to promote safety culture
• Work with the Safety Manager, Project Manager, and Construction Manager to ensure that the needs of the field Safety program are being addressed.
• Work with the project team that continuously assesses the Safety of the work performed, track and assure corrective actions are completed in accordance with Signal Energy’s Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Champion the ALLSAFE cultural safety program, and Signal Energy’s Core Principles and Mission
• Assist the Site Safety Manager in developing and maintaining a site-specific safety plan, including emergency action, response, evacuation, and security plans.
• Constantly solves problems and resolves issues through face to face and personal communication.
• Physical demands include all actions required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job which include mobility on and around construction sites, ability to climb 300’ ladder, working at height, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds
• All other duties assigned.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to learn technicaland safety management aspects of all project construction activities
• Excellentmathematical skills, including application, and use in problem solving
• Must be able to understand, interpret, and apply regulatory requirements applicable to the project scope of work. This includes, but is not limited to, Federal and State OSHA, EPA, etc…
• Abilityto lead, influence and coordinate own and others’ actions, manage own time effectively
• Mustbe highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently under limited supervision while functioning as a component of the greater project team.
• Sensitivityto problems; ability to tell or predict when something is wrong; able to revise and adapt as
• Strong coordination, time management, active listening, verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Self-motivated,able to learn quickly and independently
• Computerliteracy and basic knowledge of MS Office

Education/ Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• OSHA 30 Minimum
• OSHA 510 / OSHA 500 (both preferred but not required)
• Current valid driver’s license
• 2 years construction safety experience preferred.

Signal Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.