Safety Technician

Safety Technician

Company: Empress Emergency Medical Services

Location: Yonkers, NY

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hourly Wage: $25.00

Job Summary

Reporting to the Safety and Risk Manager, the Safety Technician will assist with the development and implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and programs across all Empress Ambulance Service sites and locations as assigned. The Safety Technician will ensure the health and safety of all Empress Ambulance employees and its customers, as well as compliance with all applicable, federal, state, local and company EHS requirements. In addition, the ST will assist with expanding and strengthening Empress’s safety and training programs through identification of unsafe work behavior / conditions and by coaching employees on safe work practices. The ST will be an integral part of organizational change and changing the work culture.

The Safety Technician's primary role and responsibility is to monitor day-to-day safety measures, performance and behavior and is expected to assist operation lieutenant(s) with investigations, safe work behavior coaching, corrective and preventative actions, site assessments, and securing required information for claim management.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Adhere to general industry best practices, safety rules and regulations: NYS DOH, OSHA, NFPA and other related regulations and standards.
• Ability to coach safe work behavior and maintain familiarity with developing preventative safety policies and protocols.
• Ability to investigate accidents, analyze information, determine root cause, and suggest appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Proficient technical skills in using online reporting databases, word, excel, power point, and other computer software programs.
• Maintain detailed organizational skills, build reports, and plan projects.
• Supervise and deploy projects by applying industry-specific knowledge, analyzing data, and using it to enhance safety campaign educational materials.
• Conduct work site inspections and audits to identify potential risks and ensure regulatory and safety policy compliance.
• Monitor, repair, and install vehicle safety equipment, including vehicle camera equipment and gateways (training will be provided).
• Assist with Emergency Vehicle Training programs and similar initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to drive long distance as required.
• OSHA 10 and 30 certifications (must be completed within 90 days of hire).

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to use hands to feel or handle; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to frequently stand and walk. The employee is required to sit, climb and balance; step, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. All of this is with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Environment

The employee works outdoors and indoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and/or exposure to blood/body fluids. Respirator usage is required (N95), and the employee may be exposed to fumes/odors, can work extended periods of time, and endure temperature variations. The employee will work with others, have face-to-face contact with others, be exposed to noise, and operate mechanical and electrical equipment.

Key skills/competency

• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
• Safety Policy Development
• Accident Investigation
• Risk Assessment
• OSHA Compliance
• Safety Training
• Behavioral Coaching
• Data Analysis
• Report Generation
• Vehicle Safety Equipment