Safety Technician in Morgan City, LA

Graywolf is a heavy industrial/commercial construction contractor providing end-to-end solutions from design, fabrication, construction, and facility management nationwide. With over 45 years of experience, we focus on field servant leadership, talent development, and maintaining a safe, ethical work environment with competitive wages and benefits.

About the role

The Safety Technician is responsible for learning all safety functions necessary to support Graywolf Construction at the assigned jobsite and assists the Project Safety Manager in all safety-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Work as a leader in the safety department under the direction of the Project Safety Manager.
• Set exemplary standards of ethics and stewardship, supporting company philosophy and goals.
• Learn to identify workplace safety hazards and take corrective action to eliminate or minimize them.
• Observe and implement the Zero Injury System of Safety Excellence.
• 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.
• A high school diploma or GED is 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.