Safety Technician - Orlando, United States - Phillips & Jordan, Inc.

Phillips & Jordan, Inc.

Verified Company

Orlando, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

As one of ENR's top 400 contractors, P&J has regional offices strategically located across the country, and we have two full-service equipment shops to maintain our fleet of 750 heavy and specialized pieces of equipment.

Working for P&J means benefitting from experienced personnel to guide your professional development journey, innovative approaches and technology to a family-oriented company that doesn't just take care of you but your family as well.

We have built a reputation for taking on some of the most challenging and complex projects and successfully completing them on, or even ahead of, schedule.

At P&J, we believe that it's more than a job; it's a way of life.

Join the P&J team today and become a valued member of our company.

Summary:

We are a large heavy civil contractor with a strong safety culture performing work in highly regulated environments.

This is an entry level position that will be assigned to work in the field on a specific project site under the supervision of an experienced safety professional.

Although frequent travel is not required as projects are long term, employees may be moved to other projects when needed.

This position performs varied field safety duties in support of the EH&S Manager for the site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct regular walkthrough inspections of construction and shop work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, client, state, and federal safety policies and regulations.
Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to insure corrections have been made.
Prepares supporting documentation of all safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures and recommending corrective procedures, and maintaining safety equipment supply and availability.
Relies on instructions and preestablished guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Coordinates with area EH&S Manager to identify areas of significant interest and establish inspection frequency.
Prepares documents and reports utilizing company established field safety inspection reporting formats and programs.
Coordinate with area EH&S Manager to ensure adequate safety supplies are maintained and purchased for all areas as needed.
Assist in investigations of personal injury and property damage accidents.
Compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents.
Issue various entry permits (i.e., to confine spaces) as required.
Assist in conducting employee/craft and insurance inspectors on walk through tours. May accompany federal, state, and insurance inspectors on walk through tours.
Assist in emergency rescues as required. Assist in maintaining fire protection and grounding systems.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Supervisory Requirements:
None

Requirements:

Must be able to work in all kinds of weather and walk and stand for long periods.
Must have strong communication and leadership skills.
Ability to manage workload effectively including plan, coordinate, organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to use good judgment to make decisions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.

Education and Experience:

Two years of relevant construction safety experience.
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health is preferred.

Safety Considerations:

Typically works 12 hours per day, 6-7 days per week in extreme hot and cold environments after acclimatization. Wears all required personal protective equipment on daily basis. May be exposed to snakes, insects and similar with PPE and protective clothing/creams provided to minimize exposure. May be required to work on variable terrain in performance of duties. Required to operate motor vehicle. Routinely lifts/carries up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Uses field test equipment that requires manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
May be required to enter confined and/or enclosed spaces where respiratory protective equipment is required.
May be required to enter trenches and/or excavations.
Climbing required on nonroutine basis.
May be required to drive for long distances and over extended periods.
May be required to work at night.
May be exposed to hazardous materials on a routine basis during performance of duties. PPE and protective clothing provided to minimize exposure.
Works in all types of field environments where walking may be strenuous.