Safety Technician

The Safety Technician role is a hands‑on position responsible for day‑to‑day safety activities in shop and field environments. This position conducts routine inspections, leads safety meetings and training, assists with incident investigations, and helps reinforce a strong safety culture throughout the organization. The Safety Technician identifies hazards, helps maintain compliance with safety requirements, and supports a safe, organized, and efficient work environment while operating under established procedures and general supervision.

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• Develop and implement safety measures across both shop and field operations by maintaining and updating safety standards and documentation, actively promoting a positive safety culture, and working with operations to maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses by participating in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and reviewing findings with management and employees to support corrective actions.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings and training sessions using presentations, safety literature, and internal or external resources.
• Perform shop audits and inspections, including monthly shop inspections, annual audits, quarterly and annual rigging inspections, and routine inspections of ladders, harnesses, and eyewash stations.
• Identify workplace hazards and develop mitigation strategies by introducing safer methods of performing tasks and teaching employees basic risk assessment practices.
• Support emergency preparedness efforts by maintaining Incident Action Plans and Emergency Action Plans, coordinating and participating in emergency response drills, supporting CPR/AED training, and ensuring first aid supplies are stocked and available.
• Assist with environmental safety efforts by helping manage hazardous waste handling and ensuring proper waste storage practices at company facilities.
• Support equipment and tool safety by working with Facilities to maintain safe operating equipment and safety apparatus, and by researching, maintaining, and integrating safer tooling options.
• Support compliance with outside agencies by tracking, scheduling, maintaining, and updating site safety training requirements, and by providing required safety information to outside agencies and vendors.
• Manage injury reporting by ensuring all workplace injuries are reported to proper authorities, working with HR on short‑term and long‑term disability cases, and assisting with Workers’ Compensation claims.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training, safety coursework, or trade experience preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in safety, industrial, manufacturing, construction, or shop/field environments.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety practices, including inspections, hazard identification, incident reporting, and basic root cause analysis.
• Ability to conduct safety inspections and audits and to lead or facilitate safety meetings or training sessions.
• Familiarity with environmental and waste-handling practices, including hazardous waste storage requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to work independently while collaborating with operations, facilities, HR, and supervision.
• Competitive Pay (based on experience).
• Life Insurance
• Short‑term Disability Insurance (Company‑paid)
• Long‑Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401K & 4% Company Match (After completion of one year of employment)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

RSAW is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws.

RSAW provides a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or employment, please contact us to discuss your needs.