Field Safety Technician

Reports to: Construction Manager

About the role

Signal Energy is searching for a Craft Safety professional for solar energy projects. This position is located in the field at the project site. Must be willing and able to commute to and from the job site on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advocate for Signal Energy, LLC by promoting company culture, policies and procedures, and a positive attitude towards project goals.
• Represent Signal Energy professionally with clients, subcontractors, local officials, and others.
• Assist crew members with completing daily paperwork, including job safety analysis, work instructions (WI’s), and permit to work forms and inspections.
• Complete and document weekly job site audits.
• Audit and assist with management of spill kits, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, barricades, power tool inspections, electrical inspections, generators, and wheel chocks.
• Assist with issuing and distributing PPE to crews, as needed.
• Exercise stop-work authority by partnering with front line supervisors when necessary.
• Facilitate site-specific trainings, including orientations and safety trainings as needed.
• Assist Safety Team in delivering Toolbox Talks and bend and stretch as needed.
• Learn work installation processes and actively engage with crew members to promote safety culture.
• Work with the Safety Manager, Project Manager, and Construction Manager to ensure field Safety program needs are addressed.
• Continuously assess the Safety of work performed, track and assure corrective actions are completed in accordance with Signal Energy’s Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Champion the ALLSAFE cultural safety program, and Signal Energy’s Core Principles and Mission.
• Assist the Site Safety Manager in developing and maintaining a site-specific safety plan, including emergency action, response, evacuation, and security plans.
• Resolve problems through face-to-face and personal communication.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• OSHA 30 certification (minimum). OSHA 510 / OSHA 500 preferred but not required.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• 2 years construction safety experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to learn technical and safety management aspects of project construction activities.
• Excellent mathematical skills, including application and problem solving.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply regulatory requirements (Federal and State OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Ability to lead, influence, and coordinate actions, manage time effectively.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently under limited supervision while functioning as part of the project team.
• Strong problem sensitivity, critical thinking, and reasoning skills.
• Strong coordination, time management, active listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to learn quickly and independently.
• Computer literacy and basic knowledge of MS Office.

Physical Demands

• Mobility on and around construction sites.
• Ability to climb a 300’ ladder and work at height.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.