Safety Technician

About the Role

The Safety Technician will support the Safety Manager and department managers to ensure a safe working environment throughout the Travis Association for the Blind facilities. This position will assist with first response to medical situations, ensuring care and compassion to team members.

Responsibilities

• Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Assist with, and manage day-to-day safety and security operations.
• Schedule and conduct trainings and monthly safety meetings.
• Conduct monthly safety inspections on facility health and safety equipment.
• Remain on call during business hours and ensure prompt responsiveness to on-site injuries and emergencies, including transporting to occupational medical facilities.
• Manage inventory of first aid supplies, PPE, and replenish as needed.
• Maintain and ensure safety data sheets are up to date.
• Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Investigate health/safety-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure compliance with public health legislation and regulations.
• Provide new employee health and safety orientations and develop training presentations.
• Maintain and update emergency response plans or procedures.
• Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.
• Modify or suspend activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
• Comply with and assist other employees in understanding and complying with TAB's policies and procedures.
• Behave in accordance with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork (LIGHT).
• Hold self and others accountable for behaving in accordance with behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of relevant safety and security laws, precedents, government regulations, and TAB safety and security policies and rules.
• Ability to assist in the development of training.
• Ability to conduct training and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Suite.
• Time management skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm during emergency situations.
• Ability to identify actions needed to improve or correct performance.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted.
• Ability to generate ideas about a topic.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or OSHA 10 & 30 certifications preferred; will substitute a combination of college and work experience.
• First Aid certified a plus.
• CPR certified a plus.
• Forklift certified a plus.
• Must have and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License.

Physical Requirements

• Work in high-stress situations with a calm, poised demeanor.
• Endure prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Walk inside and outside of the facility for 2-4 hours at a time.
• Remain in a stationary position (stand/sit) for 4-8 hours.
• Lift/move up to 35 lbs. at times.
• Bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 20% of the time.
• Work in conditions with varying temperatures, including cold and/or heat.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee appreciation events.

Additional Notes: Background Check and Drug Screen required. Internal and external applicants accepted. Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US. Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply.