Safety Technician II - RES

About the role

Under general supervision, inspects work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Documents safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures and recommending corrective procedures.
• Affords assistance in maintaining safety equipment supply and availability.
• Samples and analyzes for possible exposure to hazards such as chemicals, smoke, fumes, gases, vapors, noise and lighting.
• Affords assistance in applying safety policies and procedures and in employee safety training.
• Maintains assigned files and records including material safety data sheets and other paperwork ensuring compliance.
• Might afford assistance with hazardous material programs, assuring all hazardous materials are received, handled, shipped, stored, labeled and disposed of in accordance with company and government regulations.
• Might interface with regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A two year degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Requires at least 2 years related experience.
• Requires developing understanding and ability to train others in company, state and federal safety policies and regulations.
• Able to train others in correct use of safety equipment.
• Must have practical knowledge of biology, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Must have developing skills in the operation of a variety of lab equipment, generators, pumps, gauges, and other common tools.
• Must have the ability to perform control calculations.
• Must be able to produce quality, accurate work.
• Must be able to detect and correct errors.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A two year degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Requires at least 2 years related experience.
• Requires developing understanding and ability to train others in company, state and federal safety policies and regulations.
• Able to train others in correct use of safety equipment.
• Must have practical knowledge of biology, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Must have developing skills in the operation of a variety of lab equipment, generators, pumps, gauges, and other common tools.
• Must have the ability to perform control calculations.
• Must be able to produce quality, accurate work.
• Must be able to detect and correct errors.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication.

Skills

• Practical knowledge of biology, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Developing skills in the operation of a variety of lab equipment, generators, pumps, gauges, and other common tools.
• The ability to perform control calculations.
• The ability to produce quality, accurate work.
• The ability to detect and correct errors.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short-term disability insurance
• 8 weeks paid birthing leave
• 2 weeks paid bonding leave
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Up to 10 days paid time off
• Up to 12 paid holidays
• Up to 3 floating holidays per year

Pay

Compensation: This is an hourly non-exempt role. The starting pay range for this role and market is between $29.83 – $38.60/hour. Factors that may affect starting pay include geography/market, and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible to earn overtime when they work more than 40 hours in a week (or as otherwise required by state law).

Schedule

Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance. Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 10 days paid time off, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.