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Safety Technician I

Safety Technician I

Posted on: 4/10/23
Salary: Based on Experience

Department: Operations
Reports To: Safety Director
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Pogue Construction Company | McKinney, TX (assigned projects)
Applications Accepted By: Until position is filled
Pogue Construction Company
ATTN: Megan Forbes
1512 Bray Central Dr. Suite 300
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972-529-9401 | Fax: 972-529-9832 | Email: careers@pogueconstruction.com

Experience: Two (2) years of safety experience or combination of education/multiple years’ experience in commercial building construction

Education:A two-year degree in Safety and Health or equivalent is preferred.  In lieu of degree, additional work experience is acceptable.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Conduct safety audits, issue report of violations and require immediate corrective action by subcontractors.
  • Stoppage when circumstances are related to an immediate danger to life and health on a project.
  • Work with Safety Director to recommend and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines, and procedures.
  • Provide leadership assigned projects and build working relationships with all project staff.
  • Function as site Safety Professional for all assigned construction projects. Act as an active, onsite resource for all safety related questions, concerns, and areas of improvement.
  • Develop partnerships with Subcontractor Safety Reps to ensure compliance.
  • Investigate and resolve issues on behalf of Pogue Construction. Communicate with project staff and subcontractors in connection with resolving field safety issues.
  • Enforce safe work practices and conditions in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations, as well as owner/contractual requirements.
  • Educate and advise project staff on safety guidelines and policies.
  • Conduct scheduled and impromptu training and safety meetings.

Required Skills:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify known potential exposures and drive implementation of corrective actions.
  • Computer skills and experience with MS Office suite programs.
  • Proven management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and train others
  • Internal and external customer service

Candidate Requirements:

  • A two-year degree in Safety and Health or equivalent is preferred. In lieu of degree, additional work experience is acceptable.
  • Two (2) years of safety experience or combination of education/multiple years’ experience in commercial building construction