Safety Technician
United Integrated Services (USA) Corp. was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 2020. UIS is a U.S. subsidiary of United Integrated Services Co., Ltd. (UIS Taiwan) which was founded in Taiwan in 1982. UIS is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction company. We provide fully integrated design-build services to our clients in the high-technology industry for their manufacturing facility needs. Our scope of services includes engineering design, high-tech factory planning, and on-time equipment and material delivery in which clean-room systems, HVAC, electrical systems, and tool hook-up, are all vital parts in need of total coordination.
Summary: The Safety Technician will ensure project compliance with OSHA, company and jobsite safety policies and procedures and support Safety team initiatives to proactively promote safe workplace practices and prevent, mitigate, educate and resolve unsafe acts or conditions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement and administer safety prevention plans, policies, and procedures
- Ensure that the company and client safety reports, statistics and supporting documentation are submitted in a timely manner
- Provide safety technical expertise and support to assigned projects(s)
- Promote safety, and safe work practices through coaching and proactively addressing any safety concerns that can result in potential injury or material damage
- Assist in the investigation of work-related injuries, illnesses, and near-miss incidents
- Enforce corrective action to prevent the recurrence of hazardous conditions or behaviors
- Practice timely and accurate accident reporting
- Review all accidents and investigation reports
- Act as liaison between the company and client as it relates to site safety
- Assist in identifying, correcting, and mitigating routine, and non-routine safety and health hazards
- Council and coach craft workers to gain compliance with the accident prevention plans, policies and procedures
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential safety health hazards
- Conduct job site inspections and audits to establish and evaluate the level of compliance
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience:
- High School diploma/GED.
- 2+ years construction safety or equivalent work experience.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong understanding of Construction safety practices and procedures.
- OSHA30 Construction Certification, required. CPR/First Aid/AED certified a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Ability to use engineering software, such as AutoCAD, Primavera, or others.
- Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught or through on the job experience
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- High level of attention to detail, and highly organized.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities depending on project needs. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, and employees.
- Ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with all levels of employees, clients, and subcontractors.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude.
- Ability to work in a construction site environment (trailer office).
Language Proficiency:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to communicate in Mandarin, preferred.
Nice to have:
- Verbal communication skills in Mandarin.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certified, a plus.
Additional Requirements:
- Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license. May be required to travel to other sites within Arizona to perform certain work functions.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs for transporting documents, equipment, and other materials as needed. The role involves extended periods standing, walking and/or of sitting while working at a computer. Frequent movement between the construction trailer and various areas of the construction site is necessary.
The position is based at the construction job site (trailer office). Even though the exposure of hazardous work conditions would be minimal, the employee may be required to visit the work area of the jobsite and thus be exposed to some typical work hazards that may be present on a construction site, such as dust, moving machineries, weather, caustic chemicals, noise etc. UIS would provide the required safety protection to ensure the safety of UIS employees and comply with all OSHA standards.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
UIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status. Or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
Disclaimer:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.