Site Safety Technician

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Overview

The Site Safety Technician maintains behavior and compliance with Safety and Health Standards through direct intervention with the Managers and Supervisors they serve.  Has authority to identify, correct and report behaviors and/or conditions which may jeopardize Cajun’s goal of a safe and healthful workplace.  Actively pursues corrective measures in anticipation of hazard.  The Site Safety Technician must notify jobsite supervision when personnel on the jobsite deviate from any safety rule or procedure and ensure they follow company safety standards; set a personal example by following all safety rules and procedures.  The Safety Technician must also work closely with all craft personnel and follow all client and company standards relating to the wearing of personnel safety equipment including clothing, shoes, protective equipment, and respiratory equipment. 

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Assist in Pre-job Planning beginning with support to our Estimators and Project Managers.  Pre-job Planning with the Superintendent will continue throughout the job before new activities begin.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the safety and health performance of Assistant Superintendents to the Superintendent and Manager to whom they report.
• Enforce safety and health standards: minimum OSHA plus Client and Cajun.
• Enforce orientation and training that will maintain our Zero Injury Goal and meet Cajun, Client and Government requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate the use of recognition awards by the Superintendent to reward goal-directed employee behavior.
• Enforce Cajun’s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy.
• Train and monitor Pre-task Planning at the project using Pre-job Planning.
• Maintain emergency response, medical, and first aid services at each job-site.
• Investigate and report on all serious accidents and near-miss accidents, in addition to the Superintendent’s initial investigation.  This includes all disabling injuries and any accidents or near misses with that reasonable potential.
• Complete all required site inspections and audits.

Qualifications

Physical:  While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

 Mental:  While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.