Safety Technician

Colonial Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Site Safety Professional to oversee safety across multiple sites in the Memphis area. The role emphasizes promoting an injury-free culture, administering the Accident Prevention Plan, and partnering with site leadership to implement safety policies.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years of construction safety experience, OSHA 30 and OSHA 510, the ability to work 50–60 hour weeks, and operate mainly in the field (80%).

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of construction safety experience.
• OSHA 30 and OSHA 510 certifications.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong verbal communication skills to convey information to employees and stakeholders.
• Previous Fall Protection & Confined Space Training.
• Willingness to work 50–60 hour weeks.
• Local to Memphis metro area preferred.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds independently.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and an injury-free culture across sites.
• Assist with administration of Accident Prevention Plan, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure safety reports and documentation are submitted on time per client requirements.
• Collaborate with site safety manager to develop and implement safety policies; monitor effectiveness.
• Investigate and evaluate injuries and illnesses for the project site.
• Represent PCI as safety lead and maintain professional relationships with trades and vendors.

Skills

Verbal communication

Field safety oversight

Safety program administration

Safety training

Fall protection training

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational or Environmental Health and Safety

Job description

Job Description

PCI is seeking a Site Safety Professional for its Memphis, TN operations around multiple sites based in Memphis and surrounding areas. This individual will be responsible for the following duties:

Job responsibilities include:

• Promote safe work practices and behaviors to instill an injury-free culture among all site and field personnel
• Assist with the administration of PCI’s Accident Prevention Plan, policies, and procedures, on jobsites and at the branch through utilization of safety resources such as training and mitigation of unsafe practices.
• Ensure company and client safety reports and documentation are submitted on time and in accordance with client requirements and expectations
• Collaborate with site safety manager and field to develop and implement safety policies and procedures as necessary; monitor for effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement when necessary.
• Responsible for investigation and evaluation of injuries and illnesses for the project site
• Convey a professional and positive attitude as the safety representative of PCI
• Create and maintain positive relationships with all trades, vendors, co-workers and customers to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.

This position is safety-sensitive.

Basic Requirements

• Must have at least 2-3 years’ experience in construction safety
• Must have OSHA 30 and OSHA 510 certification
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Displays strong verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively convey information to employees, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Previous Fall Protection & Confined Space Training.
• Motivated self-starter willing to take initiative.
• Must have provided safety oversight for a minimum of 15 craft in the field.
• Capable of spending 80% of daily time in the field with craft.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic with labor experience in the field.
• Able to work 50-60 hour work weeks.
• Able to withstand prolonged periods standing and working outside
• Physically able to perform assigned tasks
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds independently

Preferred Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
• Degree in Occupational or Environmental Health and Safety is a plus
• Previous experience conducting safety training is a plus
• Local to Memphis, TN metro Area

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.