Field Safety Technician - OSHA Certified (Decatur)

Austin External; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Safety Technician for our Decatur, IL project to lead the site safety program and train project staff on safety requirements and best practices. You will ensure compliance with safety policies and represent the company with customers and subcontractors.

The role focuses on field-based safety coaching, incident prevention, and accident investigation support, with responsibilities including training development and safety reporting. OSHA certifications are required.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 and OSHA 10 certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Build working relationships with customer representatives, project staff, and subcontractor safety representatives.
• Assist in creating accurate safety reports and accident investigation documents.
• Assist in staff safety training and subcontractor development.
• Represent company in a positive and professional manner with the customer and subcontractors.
• Create and facilitate safety trainings and orientations aligned with project specifics and schedules.
• Participate in safety organizations outside of the company and in assigned region.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s current safety manual, policies, and expectations.
• Majority of time spent in the field observing work, coaching, auditing, and engaging craft employee-owners.
• Help project supervision resolve safety problems and issues in the field.
• Fill in for site HSE manager during absences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

OSHA 30 certification

OSHA 10 certification

Job description

Austin Industrial is seeking a Safety Technician for our Decatur, IL project to lead the site safety program and train project staff on safety requirements and best practices. You will ensure compliance with safety policies and represent the company with customers and subcontractors.

The role focuses on field-based safety coaching, incident prevention, and accident investigation support, with responsibilities including training development and safety reporting. OSHA certifications are required.