Field Safety Representative

Field Safety Representative

Safety Division

Reports To: VP of Operations

Location: Tempe AZ - travel across Greater Phoenix

Compensation: $75000.00 - $95000.00 annually

POSITION SUMMARY

The Field Safety Representative is Tempe Mechanicals daily safety presence in the field - visiting active HVAC plumbing piping service JOC and special projects work; inspecting conditions and work practices; coaching and recognizing crews; delivering assigned training; and driving corrective actions to closure. This role carries full stop-work authority to halt any Tempe Mechanical or subcontractor activity presenting an imminent or serious hazard without prior approval and without fear of retaliation. This position enforces and verifies the safety program in the field; it does not write company safety policy.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Inspections & Verification

• Complete a minimum of 3 documented inspections per month across all projects with at least one per active project per month increasing frequency on projects meeting an escalation trigger.
• Verify daily Pre-Task Plans and JHAs are completed and hazard-specific; inspect fall protection ladders lifts rigging hot work confined space energized electrical and LOTO excavations silica respirators HazCom/SDS access housekeeping and heat illness controls.
• Observe every service technician at least once per month across rooftop mechanical room ladder electrical and refrigerant work.

Authority & Corrective Action

• Exercise full stop-work authority - stop work tag equipment out of service require a redone Pre-Task Plan or JHA and require PPE before work resumes.
• Document every finding - location crew hazard requirement correction responsible party and due date - and track every open item to closure verifying corrections in person.
• Issue disciplinary action for safety violations under company policy coordinating with the employees supervisor and HR and refer suspension or termination recommendations to HR.
• Escalate directly to the superintendent project manager and VP of Operations as needed.

Training & Recognition

• Deliver assigned training and new-hire safety orientation using company materials; lead or verify weekly toolbox talks on every active project and maintain rosters and sign-in sheets.
• Flag expired or missing certifications to management.
• Run the field safety recognition program recognizing crews for hazard identification near-miss reporting and appropriate use of stop-work authority.

Incident Response & Reporting

• Respond to incidents injuries and near misses; secure the scene get the employee care coordinate with the designated provider and gather facts photos and statements.
• Support root-cause analysis evaluating planning supervision training equipment conditions schedule pressure and communication.
• Notify management immediately of any recordable injury hospitalization amputation loss of an eye or fatality.
• Submit inspection reports within 24 hours and a weekly summary of sites visited findings open and closed corrective actions training delivered recognition issued near misses and escalations.

Program Improvement

• Maintain a running log of gaps between the written safety program and field reality - missing procedures forms that dont fit the work training that doesnt match the hazards equipment shortfalls and recurring workarounds.
• Submit a written monthly report identifying each gap the associated risk and a recommended fix.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of commercial construction field experience with direct mechanical plumbing piping or HVAC exposure - required. Trade background preferred over office-only safety experience.
• Working knowledge of construction safety requirements for mechanical contracting: fall protection ladders and lifts electrical and LOTO confined space hot work rigging and material handling silica HazCom PPE excavation and heat illness.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction card - required at hire. Candidates without a current card are not eligible.
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification or obtainable within 30 days of start.
• Valid Arizona drivers license and a record meeting company insurability standards - required.
• Clear factual field documentation skills; comfortable with tablet-based inspection tools and basic spreadsheets.
• Able to hold a firm line on safety while maintaining working relationships with foremen superintendents GCs and crews.
• Preferred: Journeyman plumbing pipefitting HVAC or welding background; prior foreman or superintendent experience.
• Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Preferred: Competent-person training in fall protection excavation confined space scaffolds or rigging; CHST STSC or equivalent.
• Preferred: Familiarity with general contractor safety prequalification requirements.

BENEFITS

• Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Company events and more

OUR PROMISE

Tempe Mechanical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority