Safety Tech - Primoris Energy Services - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Job Overview:

Job Summary:

** The Safety Tech plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe working environment for all Primoris Energy Services personnel and subcontractors on projects in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position involves assisting in the implementation and monitoring of safety programs, conducting inspections, and promoting a culture of safety.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of company safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA regulations and client requirements.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections, identify potential hazards, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Monitor compliance with safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout/tagout procedures, confined space entry, and fall protection.
• Assist with incident investigations, including gathering information, documenting findings, and recommending preventive measures.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions for employees and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate safety records, including inspection reports, training logs, and incident reports.
• Collaborate with project management, superintendents, and foremen to address safety concerns and implement effective solutions.
• Respond to and assist with emergency situations on-site.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through positive reinforcement and continuous communication.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and changes in safety regulations.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a safety-related role, preferably within the energy, construction, or industrial sector.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices, hazard identification, and risk assessment techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to perform physical duties associated with job site inspections, including walking, climbing, and lifting.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to various project sites within the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area.

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.