Safety Technician - 3 Mile Island, PA

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Completion Bonus

Job summary

Sheakley Workforce Staffing is seeking a Construction Safety Technician for a nuclear facility maintenance project at Three Mile Island, PA. This contractor role involves field safety oversight for painting and coating crews, daily safety talks, and compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a 4-year Safety degree or BCSP CHST, nuclear site experience, and knowledge of hazardous materials, respirators, and fall protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or CHST certification required.
• Nuclear site experience is required.
• Experience with industrial painting/coatings and surface preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide field safety oversight for painting and coating operations.
• Monitor needle gunning, swing-stage scaffolding, elevated work, and fall protection.
• Support respiratory protection, heat stress, and noise exposure programs.
• Lead AHAs, JHAs, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning daily.

Skills

Field safety oversight

Hazard identification

Safety communication

Team leadership

Education

4-Year Degree in Safety

BCSP CHST Certification

Job description

Construction Safety Technician (First and Second Shift)

Location: Three Mile Island, PA

Duration: 9 Months (Start: Immediate Need)

Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $56/hr

Per Diem: $150/Day

Completion Bonus: $150/month

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: Monday-Sunday |0600 - 1600 first shift 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM second shift| 70 Hours Per Week

Why This Opportunity?

Join a contractor supporting a nuclear facility maintenance and restoration project at Three Mile Island, PA. Project scope includes paint removal, surface preparation, industrial coatings, swing-stage scaffold operations, and elevated work activities.

The Construction Safety Technician will provide field safety support for painting and coating crews while supporting AHAs, JHAs, pre-task planning, toolbox talks, inspections, and day-to-day safety compliance activities. The Safety Technician will work closely with the Lead Safety Manager, Project Manager, and Superintendent to help maintain a safe and compliant work environment throughout the project.

Required Qualifications

• 4-Year Degree in Safety and/or BCSP Certification (CHST Minimum)
• Previous Nuclear Site Experience Required
• Experience Supporting Industrial Painting, Coatings, and Paint Removal Operations
• Knowledge of Needle Gunning Operations
• Experience with Swing-Stage Scaffolding and Elevated Work Activities
• Strong Understanding of Fall Protection Programs
• Experience with Respiratory Protection Programs
• Knowledge of Heat Stress Management and Noise Exposure Controls
• Ability to Lead and Support AHAs, JHAs, Toolbox Talks, and Pre-Task Planning
• Must Pass Required Background Check and Drug Screen
• Must Be Clean Shaven and Able to Wear a Respirator

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP, ASP, CHST, or Other BCSP Credential
• Nuclear Outage Experience
• Industrial Maintenance Experience
• Coatings and Corrosion Control Experience
• Scaffold Competent Person Training
• Experience Supporting Utility or Power Generation Facilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide field safety oversight for paint removal, surface preparation, and painting/coating operations
• Monitor work involving needle gunning, swing-stage scaffolding, elevated work, and fall protection systems
• Support respiratory protection, heat stress, and noise exposure management programs
• Lead and support AHAs, JHAs, pre-task planning, toolbox talks, and daily safety discussions
• Identify hazards in the field and work with crews and supervision to develop corrective actions
• Coordinate closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent on all safety-related matters
• Serve as a liaison between craft employees and project leadership
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, nuclear site requirements, and project safety standards
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports
• Maintain a strong field presence and build credibility with the workforce

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• Industrial Coatings & Paint Removal Operations
• Nuclear Facility Safety Requirements
• OSHA Construction Standards
• Swing-Stage Scaffold Operations
• Fall Protection & Elevated Work
• Respiratory Protection Programs
• Heat Stress Monitoring & Prevention
• Industrial Noise Exposure Controls
• Needle Gunning and Surface Preparation Activities
• Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
• Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused safety professional with experience supporting nuclear projects and industrial coating operations.

Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, proactively identifying hazards, effectively communicating with craft personnel and supervision, and ensuring paint removal, surface preparation, and coating activities are executed safely within a highly regulated nuclear environment.