Safety Technician

POSITION: Safety Technician DIVISION: Administration DEPARTMENT: Occupational Health and Safety UNION/GRADE: Unit 9/Grade 18 TO VIEW OUR BENEFITS PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK! - BASIC PURPOSE: Serves as an integral part of the Occupational Health and Safety team promoting a safe and healthful work environment free from recognized hazards that may cause serious injury, physical harm or death. Routinely inspects, evaluates and documents site conditions at MWRA facilities, including but not limited to, equipment, tools and machines, for compliance with safety protocols, regulations, and Massachusetts law requiring public sector entities to comply with OSHA standards. Responds to emergencies to mitigate danger and loss. Inspects and distributes equipment to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of Program Manager, Safety or Project Manager, Safety. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Inspection: Conducts monthly visual check inspections of facility fire extinguishers, AED Devices first aid stations, emergency eyewash stations, and personal protective equipment (ear-plug) stations. Proper equipment ensures compliance with OSHA standards and limits exposure to corrosive materials, chemicals, or particulates. Ensures hand-held gas monitors are fully charged daily and inspected/adjusted on a monthly basis by the calibration lab. Conducts routine safety observations and inspections of MWRA facilities, buildings and construction and work sites Documentation and Safety Recommendations: Documents the worksite hazardous conditions and concerns. Recommends safety improvements to the Safety Manager and Safety Program Manager. Notifies Safety Manager or Safety Program Manager of deficiencies such as leaks, tampering, expired, or otherwise non-operational safety equipment. Maintains records of inspection and maintenance on operations safety equipment such as eye wash stations and fire extinguishers and provides reports to the Safety Manager or other managers as requested. Maintains and updates the OSHA-required safety data sheets (SDS) in binders located throughout the facility. Distributes existing safety procedures and guidelines upon request. Inventory: Responsible for all safety equipment stock supply, including fire extinguishers, ear plugs and first aid supplies. Maintains a record of safety equipment stock levels, replenishes and distributes safety supplies including fire extinguishers, ear plugs, and first aid supplies (no equipment/ supplies for eye wash or AED). Identifies and orders other needed safety supplies. Ensures adequate supply of safety bags (including hard hat and safety glasses) for new hires. Vendor Management: Serve as primary liaison to contract expert safety vendors who perform annual inspection of fire extinguishers (required for OSHA compliance) and AED equipment. Accompanies vendors during annual inspections and initiates work order or contacts vendor during the year if corrective maintenance is required. SECONDARY DUTIES: May travel between all MWRA locations. Performs related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: An Associate's degree in a technical or business field and at least three years of experience in an industrial or commercial environment; or A high school diploma and at least five years experience in an industrial or commercial environment; or Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Understanding of key workplace safety practices and principles. Familiarity with fire and electrical work practices is preferred. Ability to inspect facilities for equipment and initiate appropriate follow-up. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Possesses a high level of safety consciousness and awareness. Basic knowledge of OSHA coverage and ability to follow protocols on safety reporting. Experience on safety committees, confined space entry training instruction, or serving on emergency safety response or safety drill team preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Massachusetts Class D Driver's License. Completion of 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Site Worker Certification within 6 months. Annual 8 hour OSHA Refresher course once in the position. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Hand tools, mobile radio, telephone, beeper, personal computer or mobile device . PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee regularly is required to stand or talk or hear. The employee isfrequently required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical parts is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electric shock . The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Created: 2024-11-02