Safety Technician

Prismhr Hire; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Environmental Services is seeking a Safety Technician to support the Health & Safety Manager in promoting a safe work environment. The role involves field support, training coordination, compliance, inspections, and employee engagement across multiple sites in the Northeast.

The position offers opportunities to gain hands-on experience in environmental and industrial services, with travel to branches and job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Confined Space Training preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• 0-2 years of safety, environmental, construction, industrial, or related experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certified.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in industrial environments including outdoor conditions.
• Excellent, written, oral and presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Health & Safety Manager with day-to-day administration of the Health & Safety Program.
• Conduct routine job site visits to observe work practices, identify hazards, and reinforce safe procedures.
• Perform safety inspections and audits, and participate in corrective actions.
• Learn and train field staff in the Safety Management system.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and first aid cases; document findings and corrective actions.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and employee safety files in cloud-based system.
• Coordinate employee training including HAZWOPER, OSHA, First Aid/CPR, and site-specific requirements.
• Train staff on toolbox talks, safety alerts, and other safety communications.
• Support development of JSAs, Safe Work Practices, and other safety documentation.
• Maintain safety metrics, OSHA logs, and other compliance documentation.
• Travel to branches and job sites to provide safety support as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training

OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry certification

Confined Space Training

First Aid/CPR certified

Valid driver’s license

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Momentum Environmental Services provides specialized environmental, industrial, and waste management services to several leading industries throughout the Northeast. The Safety Technician supports the Health & Safety Manager in promoting a safe work environment across all company operations. This position is ideal for an individual looking to begin or grow a career in occupational health and safety while gaining hands-on experience in environmental and industrial services. The Safety Technician reports directly to the Health & Safety Manager and assists with the administration of the company’s Health & Safety Program through field support, documentation, training coordination, compliance, inspections, and employee engagement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the Health & Safety Manager with the day-to-day administration of the company’s Health & Safety Program.
• Conduct routine job site visits to observe work practices, identify hazards, and reinforce safe work procedures.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and participate in attendant corrective action and follow-up processes.
• Learn, and train field staff in the execution of the Safety Management system.
• Help investigate incidents, near misses, and first aid cases while documenting findings and corrective actions within the company’s reporting guidelines.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and employee safety files using the company’s cloud-based Health and Safety Information System.
• Coordinate employee training including HAZWOPER, OSHA, First Aid/CPR, and site-specific requirements.
• Train staff on how to prepare toolbox talks, safety alerts, and other safety communications.
• Support the development of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Safe Work Practices, and other safety documentation.
• Maintain the company’s safety metrics, calculations, OSHA logs, and other compliance documentation.
• Perform field observations and behavioral safety audits to encourage safe work habits.
• Assist with personal protective equipment (PPE) inventory, inspections, and distribution.
• Assist with vehicle safety inspections and fleet safety initiatives.
• Participate in new employee safety orientation and onboarding.
• Help ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies.
• Assist in maintaining safety equipment including gas monitors, confined space equipment, fall protection equipment, and first aid supplies.
• Travel to company branches and job sites to provide safety support as needed.
• Perform other health and safety duties as assigned.

Specific Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Confined Space Training preferred (or willingness to obtain).

• 0-2 years of safety, environmental, construction, industrial, or related experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certified
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in industrial environments including outdoor conditions.
• Excellent, written, oral and communication and/or presentation skills are required.
• Must be programmatic and able to function well in a team setting and, at times, under critical schedules.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Interest in developing a career in occupational health and safety.
• Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to learn OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
• Self-motivated and eager to expand technical knowledge through on-the-job training.
• Professional demeanor with a commitment to promoting a strong safety culture.

Core Competencies

• High emotional intelligence and ability to develop relationships and trust with a team.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with field employees and management.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to work independently while taking direction from supervisors.
• Comfortable working both in an office and outdoors on active job sites.