Field Safety Technician — OSHA 30 / CHST, Local

Total Safety U.S. Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Total Safety U.S. Inc. is seeking a Safety Technician to support EH&S in industrial facilities and pipeline locations. The role emphasizes observations, audits, and safety program coordination, with a strong focus on incident prevention and regulatory adherence.

The position requires OSHA 30 and CHST, about 5 years of relevant experience, and the ability to travel or work within a 1-hour drive time. Expectations include long hours at times and safety equipment proficiency.

Qualifications

• Occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or industrial related safety and health experience.
• Safety Technicians must display a thorough understanding of all federal, state, local, company and client regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures is essential.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills required.
• Computer literacy must be sufficient to communicate effectively through emails and prepare written reports and summarize observations, prepare incident reports and statements, basic spreadsheets and time and expense reporting.
• Able to work at various heights, the employee will be exposed to heat, cold, dust, fumes or gases and to changes of weather.

Responsibilities

• Allocate approximately 90% of time performing observations/safety audits.
• Perform periodic audits of Critical Behaviors, OD Audits, Safe Work Permits, LOTO, and Safety Task Analysis Cards and related tasks.
• Perform periodic audits of work activities to verify safe practices and regulatory compliance.
• Perform daily housekeeping audits for hazard identification and correction.
• Act as single point of contact to customers.
• Assist in development and management of safety technicians.
• Coordinate with EH&S representatives to complete required tasks promptly.
• Communicate significant EH&S issues to client and Total Safety Management and suggest improvements.
• Provide support to shift/field supervisors on safety issues.
• Coach Operations/Contractor personnel on hazard awareness.
• Attend safety meetings and document activities in the Safety Technician log.

Skills

Observational safety audits

Hazard recognition

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Education

Occupational safety/health degree

Job description

Total Safety U.S. Inc. is seeking a Safety Technician to support EH&S in industrial facilities and pipeline locations. The role emphasizes observations, audits, and safety program coordination, with a strong focus on incident prevention and regulatory adherence.

The position requires OSHA 30 and CHST, about 5 years of relevant experience, and the ability to travel or work within a 1-hour drive time. Expectations include long hours at times and safety equipment proficiency.