Site Safety Technician in at Beck & Pollitzer US Inc
Job Description
Summary of Primary Functions
The Site Safety Technician provides hands-on field safety support at assigned Beck & Pollitzer USA project sites involving industrial machinery installation, relocation, and related construction activities. This position maintains an active field presence, identifies hazards, coach’s employees, conducts inspections, and works with project managers and supervisors to implement company safety requirements and applicable client and OSHA requirements.
The Site Safety Technician works under the direction of the USA Safety Manager and where assigned, the Site Safety Manager. Project Managers and supervisors remain responsible for directing their crews and ensuring work is performed safely.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities for our Safety Technicians include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain an active presence in work areas to observe activities, identify hazards, and provide practical safety guidance to employees and supervision.
- Support implementation of approved site-specific safety plans, company procedures, and client requirements. Identify gaps and recommend improvements to safety leadership.
- Conduct routine, documented site inspections and daily observations. Communicate findings, track corrective actions and follow up to verify that identified hazards have been addressed appropriately.
- Monitor all work involving high risk activities including working at heights, LOTO, rigging, and equipment movement.
- Support supervisors and teams in reviewing Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Safety Task Analysis (STA), and all pre-task planning documentation.
- Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or practices are identified, following the appropriate site-specific safety plans.
- Coach and guide employees respectfully on safe work practices, PPE, hazard recognition, and company and client safety expectations.
- Conduct or assist with employee orientations, toolbox talks, morning safety meetings, and training, as required.
- Promote individual awareness of the importance of Health and Safety and create an environment that generates a high focus on Health and Safety awareness.
- Perform other reasonable duties consistent with this position, training, and qualifications.
Contacts: USA Safety Manager, Site Safety Manager where assigned, project managers, supervisors, employees, agency workers, subcontractors, client representatives, and vendors.
Experience, Qualifications and Key Competencies
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant field experience in industrial construction, machinery installation or relocation, millwright work, rigging, electrical installation, or similar operations. This experience may include skilled trade work and does not need to consist entirely of dedicated safety positions.
- Prior experience performing safety duties is preferred.
- OSHA 510 preferred, OSHA 30 Construction accepted as the minimum hiring qualification. Additional training or documentation may be required to meet project or client requirements.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel to assigned project locations.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Current First-Aid / CPR / AED certification. If not held at the time of hire, certification must be obtained within a time frame established by the USA Safety Manager.
- Ability to recognize unsafe conditions, recommend practical corrective measures and identify when additional guidance is needed.
- Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with craft employees, supervisors, project management, and client representatives.
- Confidence to address unsafe conditions / practices, exercise stop-work authority, and escalate unresolved concerns professionally.
- Capable of working at a consistent level under pressure and demanding deadlines, and able to work with others in various team environments; ability to be confident and assertive with people at all levels.
- Excellent time management skills, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, with the ability to learn company and client safety reporting systems.
- Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a consistent field presence.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires frequent standing and walking through active construction sites, including travel over uneven surfaces and the use of stairs. Duties may require bending, kneeling, and accessing designated work areas using approved access methods. The position also requires periods of sitting and computer use to complete documentation and participate in meetings. Employees must be able to wear the PPE required for assigned work areas and perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is a traveling indoor/outdoor position and will continually face adverse working conditions in the field and will be exposed to dirt, noise, fumes, heat, cold, etc.
Travel Required: 100%. This is a traveling position supporting assigned project locations and may require extended periods away from home. Assignment duration, work schedules, and rotation arrangements will be communicated based on project requirements.
This job description is not a contract of employment. Employment with Beck & Pollitzer USA is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete a job application, please contact our Human Resources Department at usa.hr@beck-pollitzer.com or by calling (864) 574-6551.
Please Note: As a requisite to the effective performance of the position and contractual obligations with our customer, we require that all employees on site must be proficient in understanding, speaking, reading & writing English.
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