Safety Technician

Description

Position Title: Safety Technician

Department: Safety

Reports To: Safety Director

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time (On-Site)

Location: Houston, TX

Schedule: Assigned shift; nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

About Piping Technology & Products

Founded in 1978 and based in Houston, TX, Piping Technology & Products (PT&P) is a leading manufacturer of engineered pipe supports and other piping system products used in power, refining, chemical, and related industries. We are known for fast turnaround, reliable quality, and a strong commitment to helping our customers keep critical infrastructure running. With a wide range of in-house capabilities, PT&P continues to grow while staying focused on innovation, service, safety, and long-term partnerships.

Position Summary

The Safety Technician supports the Safety Department in identifying workplace hazards, preventing injuries and incidents, and promoting safe work practices throughout PT&P’s manufacturing operations. This hands-on position maintains a regular presence on the shop floor, conducts inspections, supports employee training and incident investigations, and maintains accurate safety records. The Safety Technician works with employees, supervisors, and safety leadership to address unsafe conditions and follow through on corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine shop floor inspections and safety audits to identify unsafe conditions, at-risk behaviors, and opportunities to improve workplace safety.

• Monitor work activities for compliance with company safety policies and applicable health, safety, environmental, transportation, and fire protection requirements.

• Communicate hazards promptly to supervisors and safety leadership; assist with corrective actions and verify that assigned follow-up items are completed.

• Assist with incident, injury, and near-miss investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and supporting recommendations to prevent recurrence.

• Assist with safety recordkeeping, required reports, inspection records, training documentation, and maintenance of safety and health files.

• Support new employee safety orientation and delivery of toolbox talks and other assigned safety training; reinforce employee understanding of safe work practices.

• Observe use of personal protective equipment (PPE), identify deficiencies, and reinforce proper selection, use, and care of required equipment.

• Assist with evaluating hazard controls, safety policies, and procedures; recommend practical improvements to reduce workplace incidents and exposures.

• Assist safety leadership with occupational exposure monitoring and related documentation as assigned.

• Coordinate transportation of injured or ill employees to medical facilities as directed and maintain appropriate confidentiality.

• Work closely with production supervisors and employees to resolve safety concerns respectfully and support consistent safety expectations.

• Perform other safety-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• At least two years of safety experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment.

• NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician credential.

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training.

• Working knowledge of general health, safety, and environmental requirements and hazards associated with manufacturing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) certification with a General Industry focus.

• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Communicate clearly with employees, supervisors, and management; present safety information effectively to groups.

• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures; prepare clear routine reports and correspondence.

• Identify hazards, use sound judgment, and follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions in situations involving several variables.

• Organize records, manage follow-up activities, and work independently while escalating concerns appropriately.

• Perform basic arithmetic and work with common U.S. units of weight, volume, and distance.

• Model safe behavior, maintain professionalism, and address safety concerns consistently and respectfully.

Work Environment and Schedule

Work is performed in manufacturing shops, outdoor areas, and office settings. Conditions may include heat, cold, noise, dust, moving equipment, and other industrial exposures. Manufacturing operations may run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The position requires attendance for assigned shifts and flexibility to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Physical Requirements and PPE

The following requirements describe the physical demands of the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodation as appropriate:

• Walk and stand for extended periods while inspecting work areas; climb stairs and ladders and work at elevations as assigned.

• Push and pull up to 50 pounds and repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds during the work shift, using appropriate handling methods and assistance.

• Wear required PPE, including a hard hat, safety-toe footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, and chemical protective clothing or equipment when required.

• Wear a respirator when required and meet applicable medical evaluation, fit-testing, and training requirements. Facial hair must not interfere with the sealing surface or operation of a tight-fitting respirator.

Key Measures of Success

• Timely identification, communication, and follow-up of workplace hazards and corrective actions.

• Accurate, organized, and timely inspection, training, and incident documentation.

• Consistent support for employee safety training, safe work practices, and required PPE use.

Why Join Us

Contribute directly to employee safety in an established manufacturing company. Work alongside production and safety teams to make practical improvements that support safe, reliable operations.