Safety (Technician III) (In-Plant)

Description

*Due to being an in-plant position, the below referenced job duties have been provided by the client: 

Summary of Description: Provide oversight and assurance of safety and health expectations in the construction and commissioning phases of pipelines, compressor stations, and associated infrastructure.  Ensure construction activities are conducted in accordance with established Site Specific Safety Plans, Contractor HSE Policies and Procedures, and Regulatory requirements.   

Duties: 

• Maintain a field safety presence on construction and commissioning projects.
• Develop and maintain favorable, respectful, and productive relationships with field leadership and personnel.  
• Establish trust so that safety sensitive conversations and engagements can be conducted.
• Deliver safety leadership through both voice and action.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of pipeline construction activities, technologies, and practices - from which recommendations for risk mitigation are continuously developed and communicated.
• Conduct regular walk-through inspections of construction areas. 
• Identify, document, and recommend resolution of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made. 
• Assist and/or lead investigations for personal injury and property damage accidents. 
• Compile data, photographs, etc. Prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, and local regulations associated with accidents. 
• Conduct various industrial hygiene samplings, such as gas, oxygen, noise tests, to ensure safe working conditions. 
• Prepare training/procedures for client approval. 
• Conduct training for employees. 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

ReCon’s Job Description & Requirements: 

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), with additional specialized training or college course work and at least eleven (11) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing and Training Experience:

• Valid Driver’s License as per State law or requirement.
• Possession of a valid TWIC preferred.
• Prefer qualified applicants to possess Safety Technician Training provided by Business Health Partners.

Specific Skills:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Knowledge/understanding of federal, state, and local company regulatory codes and requirements.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures essential.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Ability to walk on even and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to wear PPE including fire retardant clothing, hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, respirator.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year.
• Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
• Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.
• Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear.
• Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.