Lead Technician QHSE

Primoris Services Corporation; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

LTD/STD coverage

Pet coverage

Legal assistance coverage

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation is hiring a Lead Technician QHSE to champion safety, health, and environmental programs on multiple projects in the U.S. The role requires conducting inspections, delivering training, investigating incidents, and ensuring regulatory compliance across sites.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in a related field (Bachelor's preferred), 5+ years in QHSE, OSHA 30-hour certification, and proven ability to train and lead teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a dedicated QHSE role, preferably in construction, utilities, or energy.
• Associate's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field; Bachelor's preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour certification for General Industry or Construction.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local QHSE regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Strong communication, training, and presentation skills with the ability to influence others.
• Willingness to travel to project sites; valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular QHSE inspections and audits at worksites to identify hazards and non-compliance.
• Develop, implement, and enforce QHSE policies, procedures, and programs.
• Deliver QHSE training to employees, including orientations and toolbox talks.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain QHSE records and reports including incident logs and training records.
• Collaborate with project managers and crews to promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Assist in risk assessments and JHA development.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Train other employees

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Bachelor's degree preferred

OSHA 30-hour certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview: Job Summary

The Lead Technician QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) is responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of Primoris Services Corporation's QHSE management systems across various projects and operational sites. This role involves conducting inspections, training employees, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies to foster a safe and environmentally responsible work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct regular QHSE inspections and audits of work sites, equipment, and processes to identify potential hazards and non-compliance issues.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of QHSE policies, procedures, and programs.
• Deliver QHSE training to employees, including new hire orientations, toolbox talks, and specialized safety courses.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, determine root causes, and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintain accurate QHSE records, documentation, and reports, including incident logs, inspection findings, and training records.
• Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, and employees to promote a strong safety culture and ensure effective communication of QHSE requirements.
• Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal QHSE regulations, as well as company standards.
• Participate in the development and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and other risk assessment tools.
• Assist in emergency preparedness and response planning, including conducting drills and evaluating effectiveness.
• Provide technical support and guidance on QHSE matters to site personnel.

Job Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a dedicated QHSE role, preferably within the construction, utilities, or energy sectors.
• OSHA 30-hour certification for General Industry or Construction.
• Proven knowledge of federal, state, and local QHSE regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Strong understanding of incident investigation techniques and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively train and influence others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to various project sites as required.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Company Overview

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Power Your Potential

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.