HEPP Auto Shop Safety Compliance Technician

Job Description

Position:
Safety Review Officer – Automotive Shop (primarily at Northern Nevada Correctional Center)

• Conduct safety reviews of the NNCC automotive shop used for WNC instructional activities.
• Examine shop equipment, tools, ventilation systems, chemical storage, and general work areas to identify potential safety hazards or OSHA‑related compliance concerns.
• Review the availability and condition of safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, personal protective equipment, and safety signage.
• Document observations and identify areas requiring corrective action or further review.
• Provide practical recommendations to support safe shop operations and instructional use of the facility.
• Communicate findings with WNC program staff to assist in determining next steps for addressing identified issues.
• Assist in compiling a summary of findings.
• Assist with minor corrective actions when appropriate, in coordination with the Amp Ed Director and EH&S team.

• Working knowledge of common safety practices in automotive shop environments.
• Basic familiarity with OSHA safety standards relevant to automotive equipment, tools and shop operations.
• Ability to identify potential safety hazards and areas of concern within a working shop environment.
• Ability to document observations clearly and communicate findings to program staff.
• Practical problem‑solving skills and the ability to assist with minor corrective actions when appropriate.
• Ability to work independently and follow established institutional and facility procedures.
• Ability to pass a background check and meet all volunteer requirements for entry into NNCC.
• Ability to enter the auto shop at the facility unescorted.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Experience working in a correctional facility, in the automotive mechanics field, and basic knowledge of OSHA standards for workplace safety.

WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, color or religion. WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.

Required Attachment(s):
Resume