What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Safety Technician position at Hoffman & Hoffman Inc?
Job Title: Field Safety Technician
Reports to: Safety Director
Position Purpose: The Field Safety Technician will work closely with HVAC technicians, controls technicians, warehouse personnel, and project teams to ensure that all safety protocols and regulations are met and followed. The candidate will be expected to travel to company branch and job site locations and will be responsible for job site and warehouse safety observations, inspections, assist with accident investigations, documentation, and reporting.
Employment at Will: Nothing herein is intended to create a contract of employment or to guarantee employment for a definite duration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Weekly travel (NC, SC, GA, VA, TN)
- Performs construction site and warehouse safety observations and inspections
- Promote safe work practices and safety guidelines
- Provide communication and documentation of the inspections carried out
- Ensure project sites are adequately equipped with safety equipment and PPE
- Provide consultation and advice to the field team members and assist them with maintaining a safe working environment by complying with company and government safety regulations, practices, and standards.
- Ability to work and collaborate with a safety team
- Responding to employee safety concerns
- Assist with employee training completions
- Assist with completion of JHAs
- Conduct jobsite safety meetings/toolbox talks
Position Requirements:
- OSHA 30 preferred
- 1- 5 years of experience in a safety related position, both General and Construction Industry knowledge preferred.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with field employees and project teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to travel throughout the work week, with 50% of the week being overnight stays
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Frequently
- Material handling: Frequently
- Bending: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 12 lbs or less: Frequently
- Lifting/Carrying 10 lbs or less: Frequently
- Lifting/Carrying 11-40 lbs: Occasionally
- Reaching Outward: Occasionally
- Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasionally
- Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally
This job description is intended to provide information regarding the essential functions and basic duties of this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and duties that could be assigned. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as it deems appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract and is subject to change at the discretion of Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.