Safety Technician
United Integrated Services (USA) Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary of United Integrated Services Co., Ltd. (UIS Taiwan), founded in 1982. Established in Phoenix, Arizona in 2020, UIS is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction company providing fully integrated design-build services for high-technology manufacturing facilities. Our scope includes engineering design, high-tech factory planning, and on-time equipment and material delivery, with a focus on clean-room systems, HVAC, electrical systems, and tool hook-up coordination.
About the role
The Safety Technician will ensure project compliance with OSHA, company, and jobsite safety policies and procedures, supporting Safety team initiatives to proactively promote safe workplace practices and prevent, mitigate, educate, and resolve unsafe acts or conditions.
Responsibilities
- Implement and administer safety prevention plans, policies, and procedures
- Ensure timely submission of company and client safety reports, statistics, and supporting documentation
- Provide safety technical expertise and support to assigned projects
- Promote safety and safe work practices through coaching and addressing safety concerns
- Assist in the investigation of work-related injuries, illnesses, and near-miss incidents
- Enforce corrective action to prevent recurrence of hazardous conditions or behaviors
- Practice timely and accurate accident reporting and review all accident/investigation reports
- Act as liaison between the company and client regarding site safety
- Identify, correct, and mitigate routine and non-routine safety and health hazards
- Counsel and coach craft workers to ensure compliance with accident prevention plans, policies, and procedures
- Conduct job site inspections and audits to evaluate compliance levels
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- 2+ years of construction safety or equivalent work experience
- OSHA30 Construction Certification (required)
- Valid Arizona driver’s license
- Ability to travel to other sites within Arizona as needed
Skills
- Strong understanding of construction safety practices and procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Ability to use engineering software such as AutoCAD or Primavera
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to communicate in Mandarin (preferred)
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities based on project needs
- Experience developing and maintaining relationships with employees, clients, and subcontractors
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain a professional attitude
- Ability to work in a construction site environment (trailer office or field)
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Frequently stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift heavier items with assistance or mechanical equipment
- Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform assigned tasks
- Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grasp, and operate tools, equipment, or materials
- Perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms
- Climb ladders, stairs, or elevated surfaces as required
- Maintain visual acuity to read labels, instructions, safety signage, and documentation
- Maintain balance and coordination while moving materials or operating equipment
- Work in physically demanding environments requiring frequent movement and manual labor
- Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment
- Indoor and/or outdoor work environments with varying temperatures and weather conditions
- Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, or active job sites as required
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and high-visibility vests
- Interaction with powered industrial equipment, tools, and vehicles
CPR/First Aid/AED certification is a plus.