Safety Field Technician

Express Employment International (US); Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment International (US) is seeking an EHS Safety Field Technician for a role in Moses Lake. The ideal candidate will have a strong safety mindset, influence safe behaviors, and build trust with employees, contractors and leadership through clear, professional communication and hands-on field presence.

This highly field-focused role involves about 90% work in operational and construction environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of EHS experience in industrial, manufacturing, or construction.
• Strong safety principles and hazard recognition.
• Ability to perform inspections, audits, and incidents investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and field observations.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Perform occupational exposure monitoring and safety assessments.
• Coach employees and contractors on safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Support development and implementation of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) programs and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and industry safety standards.
• Communicate safety findings, recommendations, and performance metrics to leadership.
• Assist with emergency response planning, preparedness activities, and safety training programs.
• Promote a positive safety culture through employee engagement and visible field presence.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Safety audits

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

OSHA 30 certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking an EHS Safety Field Technician for a desired company in Moses Lake. The right candidate will have a strong safety mindset with the ability to influence safe behaviors. Must have excellent observation and hazard recognition skills paired with a professional, approachable and confident communication style. The candidate for this position needs to be able to build trust and credibility with employees, contractors and leadership with a commitment to continuous improvement of fostering a world class safety culture! Is this you??

Position Summary

This position is highly field-focused, with approximately 90% of the work performed in operational and construction environments. The successful candidate will conduct safety audits, perform hazard assessments, coach employees on safe work practices, and help drive a proactive safety culture throughout the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and field observations throughout manufacturing and construction areas.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform occupational exposure monitoring and safety assessments.
• Coach and mentor employees, contractors, and supervisors on safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Support development and implementation of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) programs and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and industry safety standards.
• Communicate safety findings, recommendations, and performance metrics to leadership.
• Assist with emergency response planning, preparedness activities, and safety training programs.
• Promote a positive safety culture through employee engagement and visible field presence.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in an industrial, manufacturing, construction, or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety principles, hazard recognition, and incident prevention.
• Ability to conduct inspections, audits, and investigations while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications - not required

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, chemical processing, battery technology, semiconductor, or construction operations.
• OSHA 30 certification or other safety related certifications.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene monitoring and occupational exposure assessments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in manufacturing, industrial, and construction environments for extended periods.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, and navigating active work areas.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, respiratory protection, and hearing protection.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Ideal Backgrounds: Safety Technician, Safety Coordinator, EHS Technician, Construction Safety Technician, Industrial Safety Specialist, Field Safety Representative, Industrial Hygiene Technician, or Military Safety/Environmental personnel.

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