Safety Technician

Location: Clayton

Job Title:

Safety Technician (EHS & Utilities Specialist Capital Expansion Project)

Job Description

The Safety Technician (EHS & Utilities Specialist) supports a large capital expansion project by ensuring environmental, health, safety, and life safety compliance throughout construction, installation, and early operational readiness. This role combines detailed desktop-based review of drawings and documentation with hands-on field verification to confirm that safety and utility systems are properly installed, labeled, accessible, and functioning as intended. The position works closely with Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, and Site EHS teams to help achieve a safe, compliant startup of new facilities and systems.

Responsibilities

+ Review EHS, life safety, and utility-related documentation to determine which items require inspection, verification, or follow up during the capital expansion project.

+ Perform routine field walkdowns to verify emergency exit signs and egress routes are properly installed, visible, and unobstructed.

+ Inspect fire extinguishers, fire alarm devices, and notification systems to confirm they are correctly located, accessible, and in working order.

+ Check emergency eyewash stations and safety showers to ensure proper installation, accessibility, and readiness for use.

+ Assess general housekeeping, access control, and hazard controls in construction and operational areas to support a safe work environment.

+ Identify gaps, deficiencies, or non-compliant conditions and communicate findings clearly and promptly to project and site stakeholders.

+ Track corrective actions and support the closeout of safety-related punch list items to ensure timely resolution.

+ Support verification of utilities and building systems related to safe operation, including water, compressed air, gas, ventilation, and emergency systems.

+ Confirm proper labeling, access, signage, and basic safety requirements for utility infrastructure and related equipment.

+ Perform initial triage and basic troubleshooting of issues with safety alarms or panels, and escalate appropriately when needed.

+ Partner with Engineering, Facilities, and Construction teams to ensure utilities are safe and ready for use during commissioning and startup.

+ Review drawings, layouts, safety checklists, inspection logs, and other project documentation to plan and prioritize site inspections.

+ Use electronic systems, spreadsheets, and document repositories to log inspections, record findings, and track corrective actions.

+ Prepare clear written summaries, inspection notes, and status updates for project leadership and Site EHS.

+ Interface with contractors and vendors during site walks to reinforce safety expectations and collaborate on resolving observed issues.

+ Support project safety meetings, inspections, and readiness reviews as needed to align activities with site EHS standards and regulatory requirements.

+ Align project-level safety activities with established EHS standards and applicable regulations, helping to maintain consistent safety practices across the site.

Essential Skills

+ Demonstrated safety experience performing site safety checks, including reviewing exit signs, emergency egress routes, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, and other life safety equipment.

+ Ability to conduct field inspections and walkdowns in active construction and operational environments while maintaining a strong safety focus.

+ Troubleshooting mindset with experience triaging issues on safety panels or alarm systems before escalation.

+ Strong computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Excel for communication, tracking, and reporting.

+ Ability to work in an application similar to SAP for logging data, tracking actions, or reviewing information related to EHS and utilities.

+ Comfort reviewing drawings, layouts, safety checklists, and inspection logs to plan and prioritize inspections.

+ Clear written and verbal communication skills to document findings and interact effectively with project teams, contractors, and EHS personnel.

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple inspections, findings, and corrective actions simultaneously.

+ Problem-solving skills and attention to detail when identifying and resolving safety and utility-related issues.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Background or training in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) or a related discipline.

+ Experience using SAP or…