Safety Technician; Night

Job Details

Job #: 122242

Category:
Maintenance / Skilled Trades

Job Type: Permanent

Branch:
Reston

Salary: $ 26.00 - $ 36.00

Phone:

Location:

Virginia Beach, VA

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5 PM - 3:30 AM

Type:
Direct Hire

About the company:

Our client provides on-site power integration for large data scale centers.

About the job:
The Safety Technician will be an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional responsible for supporting the company's safety programs and promoting safe work practices throughout manufacturing operations. This position plays a key role in hazard identification, regulatory compliance, safety inspections, employee engagement, and safety training while working under the guidance of senior safety personnel. The Safety Technician maintains an active presence on the production floor to support employees, identify risks, conduct inspections, and assist with safety initiatives that contribute to the company's goal of maintaining an injury-free workplace.

Success in this role is measured through safety engagement, training effectiveness, compliance performance, hazard mitigation, and support of continuous improvement initiatives.

• Conduct daily safety inspections throughout manufacturing, warehouse, and facility operations.
• Identify, document, and report unsafe conditions, behaviors, and potential hazards.
• Correct minor safety hazards immediately when appropriate and within scope of responsibility.
• Assist with new employee safety orientation and onboarding activities.
• Support incident investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and assisting with corrective action implementation.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) files and other required safety documentation.
• Conduct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance audits and provide coaching to employees when needed.
• Perform routine fire extinguisher inspections and maintain inspection records.
• Assist with hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and occupational health programs.
• Participate in monthly Safety Committee meetings and support safety improvement initiatives.
• Build positive working relationships with production personnel and promote employee involvement in safety programs.
• Conduct housekeeping inspections and verify compliance with workplace organization standards.
• Inspect emergency response equipment, eyewash stations, fire protection systems, and related safety equipment.
• Assist with employee safety training and awareness programs.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, audit reports, training documentation, and compliance records.
• Support safety audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist with hazard assessments and risk reduction initiatives.

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Life Insurance, Long-term Disability
• Paid time off & Paid Holidays
• 401k Matching
• Tuition and Training Assistance

• A Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent combinations of training and related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in safety within manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, construction, military, or related environments.
• Professional
  
  Certifications:
  
  OSHA 10 , OSHA 30 (within 12 months of hire)
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and company regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to train and educate others;
• Must be able to work in loud, hot or cold environments
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and use of personal protective equipment