The Health & Safety Field Technician is responsible for gathering and analyzing data regarding safety and quality conditions in the workplace. They work with construction and remediation teams, conducting observations and evaluating hazards to help workers avoid injury in the workplace; as well as avoid damage to property, the environment, and the public at large. The Health and Safety Technician spends their time conducting tailgate safety meetings, ensuring workers are wearing the proper PPE, calibrating air sampling equipment for asbestos monitoring, and conducting site OSHA audits in the field.

They can expect to work in a variety of environments associated with environmental remediation. Ability to travel is required, as they may be assigned to inspect locations located over a wide geographical area.

The Health and Safety Field Technician must pay strong attention to detail and be able to multitask effectively. They must be able to quickly and efficiently discover and document potential hazards, as well as recommend a plan of action that effectively mitigates these hazards. They also develop ways to predict and prevent hazards using a wide range of historical data and other sources. This requires the ability to work independently and also to think creatively.

The Health and Safety Field Technician must be thorough and meticulous in the performance of their duties. They must be able to work in environments where hazards are present and be able to differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable hazards, depending on the location being inspected. Preparation for a career in this field is possible through either a bachelor’s degree program or through on-the-job training.
Experience in environmental remediation and civil construction is preferred. Safety knowledge is preferable.Strong Microsoft office (word, excel, etc) is required.