Safety Tech

Role and Responsibilities

• Arrive at job site location prior to designated start time in proper PPE.

• Conduct the pre-JSA Job Site walk with the supervisor.

• Conduct shift change with outgoing Safety Tech.

• Review daily logs (daily logs are to be completed per shift).

• Discuss any issues or conditions that arose during shift.

• Share log events with shift supervisor and audit reports are to be forwarded to Regional HSE Representative as directed.

• Actively assist with and participate in the JSA meeting with crew BSK program.

• Conduct daily safety meetings to review client and company required topics.

• Conduct employee training, MSHA part 46 & Part 48, as well as any other safety related training

• Conduct safety audits, intervene, and communicate findings to site supervision and HSE Department.

• Discuss task and location of specific hazard mitigation daily with Site Supervision.

• Ensure overall compliance with Thorpe, Client, and regulatory agency requirements.

• Meet with Client Safety Representative as needed.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize job duties, and work in a fast paced, hectic environment.

• Advance knowledge and understanding of current construction and general industry safety regulations and the ability to analyze and interpret this data for the safety of employees, job sites, and the branch.

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills to effectively train, motivate, and communicate with employees, supervisors, and customers.

• Ensure Equipment inspection are being conducted for:

  • Forklift

  • Man Lift

  • Tools

  • Cords

  • Any equipment being used that needs to be inspected

 Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 3+ year safety experience and be familiar with 1910/1926 Federal regulations

• OSHA 10 or 30

• CSST (NCCER 100-hour course) preferred

• College Degree (other degree) preferred

• CPR FA BBP Certification preferred

• TWIC card, etc.

• Valid driver’s license and good driving history

• Satisfactory criminal background check.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Be able to walk for extended periods of time on varying terrain and be able to climb ladders in performance of duties

• Pass a PFT/RFT and doctors physical eval

• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employment at Thorpe Plant Services, Inc. is on an “at-will” basis. There is no contract of employment between Thorpe Plant Services, Inc. and anyone or all its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee.

No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will.  

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Thorpe Specialty Services and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.