Safety Technician

Comfort Systems USA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career development and progression

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

A leading MEP contractor in Richmond, Virginia is seeking an experienced Safety Technician to enhance their safety culture. The role involves enforcing safety procedures, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, OSHA 30 certification, and at least two years of safety experience. This position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including career development and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of safety experience in a construction setting.
• Ability to enforce federal and state safety regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and NFPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety procedure enforcement and OSHA compliance.
• Conduct site visits and inspections for safety assessments.
• Identify and correct safety hazards at job sites.
• Coordinate safety training and job hazard analyses.

Skills

Safety compliance

Risk assessment

OSHA regulations

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 30 certification

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Construction Site Safety Technician Certification

Job description

ColonialWebb’s safety culture is second-to-none and adding an experienced Safety Technician will strengthen our ability to care for our people. This position will coach and teach safety best practices and behaviors that prevent injury, as well as conduct site assessments to ensure working conditions are safe for our employees.

At ColonialWebb, safety is our highest priority. If you share our passion and commitment to safety, join our team today!

Who we are

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb

• Competitive wages
• Career development and progression
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral incentives

A day in the life

• Assist the employees and management of the site in the enforcement of the safety procedures within the Safety and Risk Program to ensure state and federal OSHA compliance in the field and reduce the risk of employee injury
• Coordinate all tasks and functions on site to ensure they are performed safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures and OSHA standards
• Sustain safe operations by conducting site visits/inspections of facilities, work areas and equipment; observing and documentation employee work practices and improving safety preparedness
• Identify corrective actions necessary to bring job sites into compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to others
• Inspect the availability, readiness and proper use of required accident prevention procedures, safety and fire prevention equipment, protective clothing and devices, and first aid supplies
• Recommend and follow up to verify the implementation of corrective actions
• Identify and recommend safety equipment, material and supplies for work operations
• Assist in reporting and investigating workers compensation and general liability claims on job sites; act as a liaison with workers’ compensation issues
• Conduct and/or assist with job hazard analysis

You should have

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• 2 or more years of safety experience required (preferably in a construction setting but not required)
• OSHA 30 certification- required
• Construction Site Safety Technician Certification (CSST) or Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) is a plus
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required
• Ability to learn and enforce current corporate policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce current Federal and Virginia Occupational Safety & Health regulations
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and enforce current NFPA Standards applicable to work operations
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and enforce the current US Army Corps of Engineers Safety program
• Bilingual and train, the trainer certifications are a plus but not required

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