Safety Technician

Description Colonial Webb ’s safety culture is second-to-none and adding an experienced Safety Technician will strengthen our ability to care for our people. This position will coach and teach safety best practices and behaviors that prevent injury, as well as conduct site assessments to ensure working conditions are safe for our employees. At Colonial Webb, safety is our highest priority.

If you share our passion and commitment to safety, join our team today!

Who we are:

At Colonial Webb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of joining Colonial Webb:

Competitive wages of $28-32/hr career development and progression
401(k) plan with company matchPTO and paid holidays

Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits

Employee Assistance Program Employee referral incentivesA day in the life:

Assist the employees and management of manufacturing facilities in the enforcement of the safety procedures within the Safety and Risk Program to ensure state and federal OSHA compliance in the field and reduce the risk of employee injury

Coordinate all tasks and functions on site(s) to ensure they are performed safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures and OSHA standards

Sustain safe operations by conducting manufacturing site visits/inspections of facilities, work areas and equipment; observing and documentation employee work practices and improving safety preparedness

Identify corrective actions necessary to bring manufacturing sites into compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to others

Inspect the availability, readiness and proper use of required accident prevention procedures, safety and fire prevention equipment, protective clothing and devices, and first aid supplies

Recommend and follow up to verify the implementation of corrective actions

Identify and recommend safety equipment, materials, and supplies for work operations

Assist in reporting and investigating workers' compensation and general liability claims; act as a liaison with workers’ compensation issues

Conduct and/or assist with job hazard analysis

You should have:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required2 or more years of safety experience required (preferably in a manufacturing setting but not required)
OSHA 30 certification, preferably in general industry

Occupational Health & Safety Technician (OHST) certification is a plus Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain

Ability to learn and enforce current corporate policies and procedures

Knowledge of and ability to enforce current Federal and Virginia Occupational Safety & Health regulations

Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and enforce current NFPA Standards applicable to work operations

Bilingual and train, the trainer certifications are a plus but not required EOE M/W/Disability/Vets