Safety Technician

About the role

The ideal candidate will serve as a front-line health and safety resource for field operations. They will support safety activities, inspect equipment, document findings, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with company health and safety policies, OSHA regulations, site procedures, and permit-to-work requirements.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with company health and safety policies, OSHA regulations, site procedures, and permit-to-work requirements.
• Review, verify, and audit work permits, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and other safety documentation to ensure hazards, required controls, and approvals are complete and accurate before work begins.
• Perform atmospheric monitoring and maintain portable gas detection equipment, including daily bump testing, basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Conduct routine field inspections, safety observations, and audits to identify hazards, verify compliance, and recommend or implement corrective actions.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors present an imminent risk, and promptly report concerns to site leadership.
• Verify that required safety controls, personnel, and equipment are in place for high-risk work activities, including confined space entry, hot work, lockout/tagout, excavation, and line breaking.
• Participate in pre-job planning, contractor safety meetings, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development to support continuous improvement.
• Inspect and monitor emergency response and life safety equipment, ensuring required inspections, maintenance, and documentation are completed.
• Support safety training, site orientations, toolbox talks, emergency drills, and other health and safety initiatives to promote a strong safety culture.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready safety records, inspection reports, permits, and incident documentation while meeting established deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety programs, procedures, and field practices, and provide recommendations to the Safety Manager.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Safety Manager or site leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a health and safety role within an industrial, manufacturing, refinery, chemical, or similar high-hazard environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and/or 29 CFR 1926 (Construction) standards, as well as applicable federal, state, local, and site-specific safety regulations.
• Hands-on experience with portable gas detection equipment, including bump testing, calibration, and atmospheric monitoring for permit-required work.
• Experience reading, completing, and auditing safety permits, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and permit-to-work documentation in a field environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), with the ability to create and manage documents, spreadsheets, and professional correspondence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Ability to follow direction, ask clarifying questions when needed, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, accountable, and committed to maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a health and safety role within an industrial, manufacturing, refinery, chemical, or similar high-hazard environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and/or 29 CFR 1926 (Construction) standards, as well as applicable federal, state, local, and site-specific safety regulations.
• Hands-on experience with portable gas detection equipment, including bump testing, calibration, and atmospheric monitoring for permit-required work.
• Experience reading, completing, and auditing safety permits, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and permit-to-work documentation in a field environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), with the ability to create and manage documents, spreadsheets, and professional correspondence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Ability to follow direction, ask clarifying questions when needed, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, accountable, and committed to maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.