Safety Technician in Cameron, LA

About the role

Graywolf is seeking Safety Technicians in Cameron, LA. Graywolf is a heavy industrial/commercial construction contractor that provides end-to-end solutions from design, fabrication, construction, and facility management with a nationwide footprint. With over 45 years of industry experience, we emphasize field servant leadership, safety, quality, and performance to deliver top-tier projects to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Work as a leader in the safety department under the direction of the Project Safety Manager.
• Set exemplary standards of ethics and stewardship while supporting company goals and maintaining communication with the Safety Department.
• Identify workplace safety hazards and take corrective action to eliminate or minimize them.
• Implement the Zero Injury System of Safety Excellence as directed.
• Learn basic concepts of subcontractor safety management and construction techniques such as rigging, excavation, welding, electrical circuits, mechanical piping, steel erection, and concrete foundations.
• Draft Lessons Learned and Safety Alert documents for organizational sharing.
• Conduct regular safety checks in the field and attend weekly general safety meetings and daily operations coordination meetings.
• Perform Safety Checks as directed by the Project Safety Manager.
• Learn about safety program documentation, OSHA recordkeeping, document posting, trenching and scaffold permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in site inspections and testing for required permits, including confined space, hot work, rigging, and trenching.
• Maintain jobsite first aid and emergency response supplies.
• Learn basic emergency preparedness requirements on large construction projects.
• Understand critical aspects of injury case management related to OSHA Recordkeeping.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial construction experience.
• Obtain OSHA 30 certification within 6 months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active listening skills and enthusiasm to learn.
• Flexibility to work in both office and field environments.
• Willingness to grow as a public speaker.
• Basic knowledge of the 1904 OSHA Recordkeeping standard.

Physical/Site Requirements

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with age.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Work at heights with fall protection, including from manlifts, baskets, and JLGs.
• PPE footwear, prescription safety glasses, or eye shields required.

Benefits

Graywolf offers a competitive wage and benefit program.