Safety Technician

Job Title: Safety Technician (EHS & Utilities Specialist Capital Expansion Project)Job DescriptionThe Safety Technician (EHS & Utilities Specialist) supports a large capital expansion project by ensuring environmental, health, safety, and life safety compliance throughout construction, installation, and early operational readiness. This role combines detailed desktop-based review of drawings and documentation with hands-on field verification to confirm that safety and utility systems are properly installed, labeled, accessible, and functioning as intended. The position works closely with Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, and Site EHS teams to help achieve a safe, compliant startup of new facilities and systems.

Responsibilities

• Review EHS, life safety, and utility-related documentation to determine which items require inspection, verification, or follow up during the capital expansion project.
• Perform routine field walkdowns to verify emergency exit signs and egress routes are properly installed, visible, and unobstructed.
• Inspect fire extinguishers, fire alarm devices, and notification systems to confirm they are correctly located, accessible, and in working order.
• Check emergency eyewash stations and safety showers to ensure proper installation, accessibility, and readiness for use.
• Assess general housekeeping, access control, and hazard controls in construction and operational areas to support a safe work environment.
• Identify gaps, deficiencies, or non-compliant conditions and communicate findings clearly and promptly to project and site stakeholders.
• Track corrective actions and support the closeout of safety-related punch list items to ensure timely resolution.
• Support verification of utilities and building systems related to safe operation, including water, compressed air, gas, ventilation, and emergency systems.
• Confirm proper labeling, access, signage, and basic safety requirements for utility infrastructure and related equipment.
• Perform initial triage and basic troubleshooting of issues with safety alarms or panels, and escalate appropriately when needed.
• Partner with Engineering, Facilities, and Construction teams to ensure utilities are safe and ready for use during commissioning and startup.
• Review drawings, layouts, safety checklists, inspection logs, and other project documentation to plan and prioritize site inspections.
• Use electronic systems, spreadsheets, and document repositories to log inspections, record findings, and track corrective actions.
• Prepare clear written summaries, inspection notes, and status updates for project leadership and Site EHS.
• Interface with contractors and vendors during site walks to reinforce safety expectations and collaborate on resolving observed issues.
• Support project safety meetings, inspections, and readiness reviews as needed to align activities with site EHS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Align project-level safety activities with established EHS standards and applicable regulations, helping to maintain consistent safety practices across the site.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated safety experience performing site safety checks, including reviewing exit signs, emergency egress routes, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, and other life safety equipment.
• Ability to conduct field inspections and walkdowns in active construction and operational environments while maintaining a strong safety focus.
• Troubleshooting mindset with experience triaging issues on safety panels or alarm systems before escalation.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Excel for communication, tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to work in an application similar to SAP for logging data, tracking actions, or reviewing information related to EHS and utilities.
• Comfort reviewing drawings, layouts, safety checklists, and inspection logs to plan and prioritize inspections.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to document findings and interact effectively with project teams, contractors, and EHS personnel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple inspections, findings, and corrective actions simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail when identifying and resolving safety and utility-related issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background or training in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) or a related discipline.
• Experience using SAP or similar enterprise systems to support EHS or facilities-related activities.
• Experience working on large capital expansion or construction projects in an industrial, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical environment.
• Familiarity with life safety systems such as fire alarms, notification systems, and emergency equipment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Project Management, Engineering, Facilities, Construction, and Site EHS.
• Comfort participating in safety meetings, inspections, and readiness reviews in a project environment.
• Interest in contributing to a high-visibility, multi-billion-dollar expansion project with significant impact on future operations.

Work EnvironmentThis position is fully on site at a large facility in Clayton, with approximately 30% of the time spent at a desk and 70% in the field conducting safety checks and inspections. The role operates during normal business hours, with schedules typically around 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or flexing within core daytime hours, depending on project needs. The work environment includes active construction and operational areas where the Safety Technician will walk the site, inspect life safety and utility systems, and interact frequently with project teams and contractors. Work is performed using standard office technology for documentation and tracking, as well as site-based safety and utility equipment during field inspections. The setting is professional, safety-focused, and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe and compliant workplace throughout a major expansion project. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Clayton, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Clayton, NC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Clayton,NC.About Actalent

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