Safety Tech - Entry Level

Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Concord, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT. As an entry level **Safety Tech**, you will work on an Advanced Technology project in Boise, ID. This is a career opportunity for the willing individual interested in putting in the time and energy for computer based training (CBT) and hands on safety training. This opportunity offers a work as you learn path to increased responsibility and salary potential. In this field based role, you will work directly with project management, field supervisor, and craft employees to identify hazards, support safe work planning, and reinforce Harder’s safety expectations. Work schedule and hours: **5 days a week, 10 hours per day with a start time of 6:00 a.m. Potential for weekend work and additional required shift coverage based on project needs.** **What you’ll be doing:** As a Safety Tech, you will receive training, mentorship, and progressive performance evaluations to develop the skills needed to support construction safety standards, company site requirements, and project specific safety expectations. In this role, you will work closely with the safety team, project team, and field supervision to ensure work is planned and performed safely in the fast paced construction environment. **Safety Techs at Harder perform the following daily tasks:** - Support incident prevention efforts through field observations, job site inspections, coaching, and employee engagement - Conduct job walks to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and opportunities for improvement - Collaborate with superintendents, foremen, and crews to support safe work planning - Assist with inspections of job site areas, tools, equipment, materials, and work practices - Support safety requirements related to fall protection, confined space, hazardous energy control, scaffolding, excavation, material handling, and hazard communication - Participate in incident investigations and helping gather facts, identify contributing factors, and support corrective actions - Assist with safety orientations, toolbox talks, and site-specific training - Support development and review of Activity Hazard Analysis documents and other pre task planning tools - Assist with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments and verify proper PPE use in the field - Communicate safety expectations clearly and professionally to field employees and supervision - Track safety documentation, inspections, training records, and corrective actions - Recommend practical solutions to correct safety concerns and reduce exposure to injury or illness - Perform additional safety tasks as needed **What you will need to be successful in this role:** - Interest in building a long-term career in safety and willingness to learn construction safety practices and OSHA requirements - Ability to build positive working relationships with craft employees and coach others without creating unnecessary conflict - Good judgment and the ability to recognize when to ask questions or escalate concerns - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Practical understanding of construction work and the risks associated with field activities - Commitment to learning, improving, and supporting a strong safety culture - Ability to identify hazards and communicate corrective actions in a professional manner - Comfortable working in an active construction environment - Ability to support early start times, occasional weekends, and additional shift coverage when needed - Applicant must be able to meet the essential functions and physical requirements, with or without accommodation. Details are linked here: [Safety Tech Physical Requirements & Work Environment](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA…