Safety Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

• Safety Inspections : Conduct regular safety inspections of facilities, equipment, machinery, and work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Incident Reporting and Investigation : Assist in the reporting, documenting, and investigating workplace accidents, near misses, or safety incidents. Collect data, analyze root causes, and help develop corrective actions.
• Safety Training : Support the implementation and delivery of safety training programs for all employees. This may include training on proper use of PPE, safe machine operation, emergency procedures, and hazard recognition.
• Compliance Monitoring : Monitor and ensure adherence to safety policies, procedures, and local, state, and federal regulations. Assist in preparing for safety audits or inspections by regulatory agencies.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) : Assist in the selection, inspection, and distribution of PPE to employees. Ensure that appropriate PPE is being used at all times and maintain accurate records of PPE compliance.
• Risk Assessment : Assist in identifying potential hazards in the workplace (chemical, physical, environmental) and recommend solutions to mitigate risks and improve safety practices.
• Emergency Response : Support emergency response plans, assist in evacuation drills, and ensure that employees are aware of emergency procedures, including fire safety, first aid, and chemical spill response.
• Documentation and Reporting : Maintain accurate records related to safety activities, inspections, training, incident reports, and safety compliance. Prepare reports for management as needed.
• Hazardous Material Management : Assist in the safe storage, labeling, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with safety regulations. Monitor handling of hazardous substances to ensure proper precautions are followed.
• Safety Audits : Participate in internal safety audits, assist in implementing improvements based on audit findings, and track the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Safety Equipment Maintenance : Ensure that safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, alarms, eyewash stations, and first-aid kits are properly maintained and operational.
• Communication : Serve as a safety resource for employees, providing guidance and answering questions about safety procedures, equipment, and best practices.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Preferred Skills :

Physical Requirements

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.

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.

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.

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.