Safety Tech

*Benefits Eligibility: This position is eligible for benefits beginning the first of the month following your hire date.

*Recruiting Agencies: Thorpe Specialty Services does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies.

General Summary

The Safety Technician is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment within an industrial setting by supporting safety programs, conducting inspections, and monitoring compliance with safety regulations. This position plays a key role in preventing accidents, injuries, and environmental hazards, while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and other regulatory requirements. The Safety Technician works closely with management, supervisors, and employees to foster a culture of safety and minimize workplace risks.

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

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree or certification in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, or a related field is preferred.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, with a focus on safety, environmental health, or risk management.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Experience utilizing safety management software, learning management systems (LMS), incident management systems, or similar digital platforms preferred.

• Ability to evaluate technology-generated recommendations and apply sound professional judgment to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.

• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new technologies and software platforms.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and industry-specific guidelines.

• Ability to perform safety inspections and identify potential hazards.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for delivering training and reporting safety findings.

• Familiarity with safety equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Basic understanding of hazardous materials handling and emergency response procedures.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, provided such accommodations do not create undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others.

Mobility Requirements

• Frequently walk on uneven terrain, industrial surfaces, construction sites, plant facilities, elevated structures, stairways, scaffolding, and confined work areas.
• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods, which may exceed 8-12 hours during field assignments.
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, platforms, and elevated work surfaces.
• Occasionally crawl, kneel, crouch, stoop, bend, squat, and work in awkward positions while conducting inspections or investigations.
• Maintain balance while navigating industrial environments and elevated work areas.

Material Handling Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally move safety equipment, barricades, emergency response supplies, monitoring devices, or training materials.

Manual Dexterity Requirements

• Frequently use hands and fingers to operate computers, tablets, mobile devices, cameras, monitoring equipment, testing instruments, and other safety-related tools.
• Frequently reach above shoulder level, below waist level, and outward to inspect equipment, access work areas, and perform field assessments.

Visual Requirements

• Ability to read printed and electronic documents, safety signage, permits, labels, gauges, instrumentation, and technical information.
• Ability to identify hazards, recognize unsafe conditions, and observe employee work practices at varying distances.
• Ability to distinguish colors when necessary for safety labels, warning indicators, electrical markings, piping systems, and hazard communication systems.

Hearing & Communication Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, radio, and virtual communication platforms.

• Ability to hear alarms, warning signals, emergency notifications, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions in industrial environments where noise levels may be elevated.

Environmental Conditions

• Regular exposure to industrial and construction environments.

• Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, rain, wind, and direct sunlight.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, noise, vibration, and other environmental conditions commonly found in industrial settings.
• May occasionally enter confined spaces, elevated work areas, process units, manufacturing facilities, turnaround projects, and active construction sites, subject to training and authorization requirements.

Travel Requirements

• Frequent travel may be required to customer sites, branch locations, project locations, training events, and company facilities.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain eligibility to drive under company standards may be required.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Must be able to wear and properly utilize all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hats, safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear, fall protection equipment, respirators, gloves, flame-resistant clothing, and other PPE required by the work environment.
• Must be capable of successfully completing any required medical evaluations, fit testing, or certifications necessary for PPE use when required by applicable regulations.

Work Schedule Requirements

• Ability to work extended shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules as business needs require.
• Ability to respond to incidents, emergencies, investigations, audits, and project demands outside normal business hours.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are intended to assist in evaluating job requirements, workplace accommodations, return-to-work determinations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and workers' compensation-related assessments. The Company will engage in the interactive process and consider reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

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.