Safety Technician

Globe Life; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferroglobe is seeking a Safety Technician to assist the Safety Manager in implementing safety programs and ensuring a safe workplace. You will identify hazards, communicate safety importance, and interpret OSHA guidelines while supporting various safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include daily facility walkthroughs, hazard remediation, and assisting in accident investigations. The role requires a degree or relevant safety experience and availability for all shifts.

Qualifications

• Clear and objective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Solid understanding of safety, environmental health issues, laws, and OSHA regulations.
• Proactive approach with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily facility walkthroughs at start and end of each shift to identify hazards.
• Maintain daily safety communications with employees and management.
• Identify and remediate safety issues, implementing preventive measures.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of safety, environmental health issues, and OSHA guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with safety laws and procedures.
• Identify and recommend solutions and support preventive initiatives.
• Assist in accident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support safety-related projects of limited complexity.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

OSHA safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Behavioral safety principles

Shift work availability

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field

Job description

Ferroglobe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy.

What you will do

The Safety Technician assists the Safety Manager in implementing safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe workplace through compliance with health, wellness, environmental, and safety laws. The role focuses on identifying and mitigating hazards, communicating safety importance to employees, interpreting OSHA guidelines, and supporting company initiatives to enhance safety practices.

• Conduct daily facility walkthroughs at the beginning and end of each shift to assess potential hazards.
• Maintain daily communication with employees and management regarding safety needs and requirements.
• Identify and remediate safety issues, adopting preventive measures.
• Display comprehensive understanding of safety, environmental, and health issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety laws and procedures.
• Identify and recommend solutions to safety issues and support the adoption of preventive initiatives.
• Assist in accident investigations and implement corrective action measures.
• Support safety-related projects of limited complexity in a support role.

What we seek

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Management, or related field, or relevant work experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and objectively, both verbally and in writing.
• General knowledge and understanding of behavioral based safety and its various applications.
• Solid understanding of safety, environmental health issues, laws, and OSHA regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to complete tasks assigned by management promptly.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive approach.
• Availability to work all shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Working Environment

Performs jobs under varying conditions (dust, oil, grease, hot and humid temperatures, fumes, noise, etc.). Ability to lift 50 lbs. Floor to waist, waist to shoulder, overhead, carry 20 feet. Wears proper PPE in the manufacturing area (shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection).