Field Safety Representative - Bellingham, WA

 

Field Safety Representative - Bellingham, WA

TEMPORARY PROJECT: 2-3 months beginning in late March

LOCATIO: Washington State

Intertek is searching for an Field Safety Representative to join our Asset Integrity Management (AIM) team for a 2-3 month long project based at a client facility in Bellingham, WA.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Health & Safety within Industry Services!

 

 

The Field Safety Representative is responsible for ensuring the safety of our employees is maintained through training, audits, and observations. The Safety Representative should be able to address the working conditions and tasks to identify and coach employees to prevent safety incidents. Correcting all unsafe acts or conditions observed.

Shift/Schedule: this is a short-term, project-based position working 10-hour shifts, 6 days per week for a period of approximately 2-3 months beginning on or around March 21, 2025. Any required training required before the start of this project will be fully paid at a training rate. 

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $35.00-$40.00 upon project commencement at the client facility. You may be eligible for a per diem based on distance traveled to the client site.  Round trip air transportation will be provided if required. The base wage during the training/certification phase prior to travel will be $18.00.  Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons

What you’ll do:

The duties and responsibilities of the Field Safety Representative are oriented toward ensuring the safety of our employees is maintained through training, audits, and observations.

The Safety Representative should be able to address the working conditions and tasks to identify and coach employees to prevent safety incidents. Correcting all unsafe acts or conditions observed.
 

•  Compliance with applicable company and client procedures.
•  Compliance with OSHA regulations.
•  Providing new hire orientation as required.
•  Issuing and inspecting fall protection equipment.
•  Spending 80-90% of time in field conducting safety audits.
•  Discuss field audit findings with employees.
•  Completing audit inspection forms and reporting weekly audit information.
•  Accompany injured personnel to proper medical facility.

      

What it takes to be successful in this role:  

 

•    High School Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a practicing safety and health professional in the manufacturing, petrochemical, or refinery industry required.
• 2-year degree or certificate in process or occupational safety preferred.
• Valid TWIC Card (required)
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required)
• Able to safely climb ladders.
• Any fear of heights (acrophobia) must be disclosed by applicant prior to accepting the job offer.
• Able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Required to work in varying environmental conditions, inside and outside, to include inclement weather.
• May be subject to extreme cold, or extreme hot temperatures.
• Shall possess effective and fluent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient computer skills, with Microsoft Office software.
• Able to identify, communicate, and mitigate potential workplace hazards.
• Able to identify unsafe behaviors and intervene to correct at-risk behaviors.
• Able to lead by example with adhering to all applicable safety requirements.
• Able to coach and train coworkers on safety topics related to their job functions.
• Able to audit safety procedures and safety documents for compliance and quality.
• Able to be approachable by extending oneself as an available resource to others.
• Possess a positive attitude towards promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Assist with managing work-related incidents and investigations

 

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