Safety Technician

United Integrated Services (USA) Corp.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Integrated Services (USA) Corp. in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a Safety Technician to ensure OSHA and jobsite safety across construction projects. You will lead safety plans, coach craft workers, and coordinate with the Safety team to promote safe work practices.

The role requires 2+ years in construction safety, OSHA-30, and strong English communication; Mandarin is a plus. Valid AZ driver’s license and occasional travel within Arizona may be necessary.

Qualifications

• 2+ years construction safety or equivalent work experience.
• OSHA30 Construction Certification is required; CPR/First Aid/AED certification is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to use engineering software such as AutoCAD or Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer safety prevention plans, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure safety reports, statistics and documentation are submitted on time.
• Provide safety technical expertise and support to assigned projects.
• Promote safety and safe work practices through coaching and addressing concerns.
• Assist in investigating work-related injuries, illnesses, or near-misses.
• Enforce corrective action to prevent recurrence of hazards.
• Conduct job site inspections and audits to evaluate compliance.

Skills

OSHA30 Certification

Construction safety

Team coaching

English communication

Mandarin (preferred)

Education

2+ years construction safety experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera

Job description

United Integrated Services (USA) Corp. was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 2020. UIS is a U.S. subsidiary of United Integrated Services Co., Ltd. (UIS Taiwan) which was founded in Taiwan in 1982. UIS is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction company. We provide fully integrated design-build services to our clients in the high-technology industry for their manufacturing facility needs. Our scope of services includes engineering design, high-tech factory planning, and on-time equipment and material delivery in which clean-room systems, HVAC, electrical systems, and tool hook-up, are all vital parts in need of total coordination.

Summary

The Safety Technician will ensure project compliance with OSHA, company and jobsite safety policies and procedures and support Safety team initiatives to proactively promote safe workplace practices and prevent, mitigate, educate and resolve unsafe acts or conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and administer safety prevention plans, policies, and procedures
• Ensure that the company and client safety reports, statistics and supporting documentation are submitted in a timely manner
• Provide safety technical expertise and support to assigned projects(s)
• Promote safety, and safe work practices through coaching and proactively addressing any safety concerns that can result in potential injury or material damage
• Assist in the investigation of work-related injuries, illnesses, and near-miss incidents
• Enforce corrective action to prevent the recurrence of hazardous conditions or behaviors
• Practice timely and accurate accident reporting
• Review all accidents and investigation reports
• Act as liaison between the company and client as it relates to site safety
• Assist in identifying, correcting, and mitigating routine, and non-routine safety and health hazards
• Council and coach craft workers to gain compliance with the accident prevention plans, policies and procedures
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential safety health hazards
• Conduct job site inspections and audits to establish and evaluate the level of compliance
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education / Experience

• 2+ years construction safety or equivalent work experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of Construction safety practices and procedures.
• OSHA30 Construction Certification, required. CPR/First Aid/AED certified a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to use engineering software, such as AutoCAD, Primavera, or others.
• Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught or through on the job experience
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High level of attention to detail, and highly organized.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities depending on project needs. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, and employees.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with all levels of employees, clients, and subcontractors.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude.
• Ability to work in a construction site environment (trailer office).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin, preferred.

Nice to have

• Verbal communication skills in Mandarin.

Additional Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license. May be required to travel to other sites within Arizona to perform certain work functions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that a candidate must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift heavier items with assistance or mechanical equipment.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform assigned tasks.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grasp, and operate tools, equipment, or materials.
• Perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
• Climb ladders, stairs, or elevated surfaces as required by the job.
• Maintain visual acuity sufficient to read labels, instructions, safety signage, and documentation.
• Maintain balance and coordination while moving materials or operating equipment.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments requiring frequent movement and manual labor.
• Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Indoor and/or outdoor work environments, which may include varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, or active job sites, depending on project requirements.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and high-visibility vests.
• Interaction with powered industrial equipment, tools, and vehicles.

Disclaimer

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.