Sr. Safety Tech

Overview

The Senior Safety Technician is responsible for the daily administration and implementation of Thorpe and client's Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) program to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a safe and healthy work environment as part of the Brothers & Sisters Program. This is an operations-based position that supports operational, client, and administrative responsibilities. The Senior Safety Technician will assist site personnel with safety program needs and initiatives under the direction of the Regional HSE Representative.

Responsibilities

• Meet with assigned account(s) client personnel on a regular basis to establish relationships through meetings and / or other means of engaging with client personnel.
• Travel to client location(s) as assigned to provide HSE support and guidance related to issues or conditions that exist onsite, as needed.
• Review daily logs, JSAs, permits, audits and other safety-related paperwork including equipment inspections and tool color coding for compliance.
• Verify status of applicable Corrective Actions and report variances to the Regional HSE Representative.
• Coach and mentor personnel on the benefits of working safely.
• Assist with and participate in JSA meetings and other HSE-related meetings with crews.
• Conduct pre-Job and Site Walk and site audits with employees, the Supervisor, PM or client personnel, as required.
• Discuss specific hazard mitigation based on Yellow Card feedback with Site Supervision.
• Collect, review and forward "Notable" Yellow Cards to PM and HSE Regional Representative.
• Report all incidents to the HSE department and assist operations management in completing post-incident requirements, including initiating and managing investigations under the direction of the Regional HSE Representative.
• Forward reports to the Regional HSE Representative as directed.
• Ensure overall compliance with Thorpe, client, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Conduct employee and supervisor training onsite and at the office / warehouse / shop, as required.
• Meet with the Regional HSE Representative regularly to discuss site safety performance and communicate any unresolved issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate PPE where required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Employment at Thorpe Plant Services, Inc. is on an "at-will" basis. There is no contract of employment unless explicitly stated elsewhere. No manager, supervisor, or employee has authority to enter into an agreement for employment for a specified period of time or to make an agreement other than at-will. Thorpe Specialty Services and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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