Safety Technician

Job Title: Safety Technician

Job Description

Join a major capital expansion project as a key player in ensuring a safe, compliant, and successful startup. As the EHS & Utilities Specialist, you’ll be at the center of construction, installation, and early operational readiness—balancing detailed desktop reviews with hands-on field verification. Your work ensures that safety systems, utilities, and life-safety infrastructure are installed correctly, accessible, and fully functional.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, thrives in dynamic environments, and has a strong commitment to safety. You’ll collaborate closely with Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, and Site EHS teams, making a direct impact on the safety and readiness of a growing site.

Responsibilities

• Review environmental, health, safety, and utility documentation to determine inspection and verification needs throughout the expansion project.
• Conduct routine field walkdowns to confirm proper installation and readiness of safety signs, emergency egress routes, fire extinguishers, fire alarm devices, notification systems, eyewash stations, and safety showers.
• Identify gaps or non‑compliant conditions and communicate findings to project and site stakeholders.
• Track corrective actions and support the closeout of safety‑related punch list items.
• Verify utilities and building systems essential for safe operation, including water, compressed air, gas, ventilation, and emergency systems.
• Confirm proper labeling, access, signage, and basic safety requirements for utility infrastructure.
• Perform initial triage and resolution of issues involving alarms or panels.
• Partner with Engineering, Facilities, and Construction teams to ensure utilities are safe and ready for commissioning and startup.
• Review drawings, layouts, safety checklists, inspection logs, and other project documentation to plan and prioritize inspections.
• Use electronic systems, spreadsheets, and document repositories to track inspections, findings, and corrective actions.
• Prepare clear written summaries, inspection notes, and status updates for project leadership and Site EHS.
• Interface with contractors and vendors during site walks to reinforce safety expectations and resolve issues.
• Support project safety meetings, inspections, and readiness reviews.
• Ensure alignment with site EHS standards and regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills

• Strong computer skills, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, and applications similar to SAP.
• Experience performing on‑site safety checks (exit signs, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, etc.).
• Troubleshooting experience, especially with triaging issues involving safety panels.
• Familiarity with EHS and SAP systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a safety‑focused role within construction or a similar environment.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and exceptional attention to detail.

Work Environment

This on‑site role in Clayton offers a balanced mix of desk work (30%) and field activity (70%), giving you both variety and hands‑on engagement. The position operates during standard business hours with flexibility within core hours, typically between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM.

This is a Contract position based out of Clayton, NC.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Clayton,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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