Field Safety Technician

Field Safety Technician Expectations and Duties

Position: Field Safety Technician

1. Position Overview

As a Field Safety Technician, you will support the Safety Director in enforcing and promoting safety practices across construction and mining drilling and blasting job sites. This includes on-site monitoring, pre-task plan participation, hazard recognition, incident response, and documentation to ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and company standards.

2. Primary Responsibilities

✔ Participate in daily site safety walks and inspections

✔ Monitor employee adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements

✔ Attend and contribute to pre-task safety meetings and toolbox talks

✔ Assist in completing and reviewing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Pre-Task Plans

✔ Document safety observations, near-misses, and incidents

✔ Ensure signage, barricading, and exclusion zones are maintained

✔ Promote and model a proactive safety culture

✔ Support emergency response and post-incident investigations

✔ Conduct equipment, chemical, and site condition inspections

✔ Report daily findings to the Safety Director

3. Skills and Competencies

✔ Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA regulations

✔ Clear and professional communication skills

✔ Ability to remain calm and assertive in high-stress environments

✔ Attention to detail in observing and documenting safety behaviors

✔ Familiarity with construction equipment, explosives safety, and field protocols

✔ Basic report writing and checklist documentation

✔ Ability to use a smartphone or tablet for safety forms and photos

✔ Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but not required

4. Physical and Environmental Demands

✔ Ability to walk rough terrain, climb embankments, and navigate construction/mine sites

✔ Tolerate extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, and wind

✔ Drive between job sites using a company vehicle

✔ Wear PPE as required (hard hat, vest, boots, eye/ear protection, respirators)

5. Minimum Qualifications

✔ OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (preferred)

✔ MSHA 24-Hour Surface New Miner or Refresher Training (preferred)

✔️MSHA Authorized Instructor for Surface Operations(preferred) or willing to obtain

.✔ First Aid/CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain

)✔ Valid Driver’s Licens

e✔ High school diploma or GE

D✔ Field safety or construction experience is a plu

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