Health & Safety Technician

Weston & Sampson is hiring a Health & Safety Technician in Reading, MA. This entry-level role involves conducting on-site safety inspections, preparing health and safety plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and 0-3 years of experience. Responsibilities include audits, training, and collaboration with project teams. Benefits include health insurance and opportunities for advancement.
About the position

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Health & Safety Field Technician to join their team in Reading, MA. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates with 0-3 years of experience in health and safety. The technician will conduct on-site safety inspections, prepare health and safety plans, and ensure compliance with safety regulations at various project sites. The role involves collaboration with project teams and managers to address safety issues and provide training, making it a vital position in maintaining workplace safety standards.

Responsibilities
• Conduct on-site safety inspections at active project sites.
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• Prepare and review Health & Safety Plans and associated safety documents for operations at ongoing project sites.
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• Complete work site and facility audits for regulatory compliance.
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• Prepare safety inspection and safety audit summaries to communicate action items to project teams and managers.
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• Participate in workplace incident and near-miss reviews.
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• Work with the Safety Team to provide Health & Safety training for staff and clients.
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• Communicate with project personnel and managers to coordinate completion of safety and regulatory action items.
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• Provide administrative support including training, record keeping, and policy review.
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• Attend corporate safety meetings and group meetings.
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• Respond to possible emergency events, including overnight and weekend work.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Workplace Health & Safety Management, Environmental Science, or equivalent with a concentration in health and safety preferred.
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• 0-3 years of experience in the health & safety environment.
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• Successful completion of OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety course.
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• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
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• Highly motivated and a self-starter.
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• Ability to work across different work groups to schedule project and worksite safety reviews.
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• Keen attention to detail.
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• Strong listening, written, and communication skills.
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• Ability to multi-task and be organized.
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• Flexibility to meet project schedules.
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• Valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves
• Successful completion of OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety course.
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• OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) Certification.
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• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
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• Experience in health & safety in wastewater/water treatment, construction, roadways, environmental or similar projects.
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• Working knowledge of OSHA regulatory requirements for environmental, construction, infrastructure operation, and maintenance and engineering projects.

Benefits
• Health insurance
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• Opportunities for advancement