Safety Technician

Safety Technician 

Position Type:                        Full time, Non-Exempt, Hourly 

Reports to:                             EHS Manager

Supervisory Responsibility:   None

Location:                               Fort Worth, TX

Company Summary

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.

Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.

Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

Summary Objective

The Safety Technician will facilitate the development of a strong environmental health and safety culture within our manufacturing plant and support the implementation of programs, policies, and assessments to ensure Stellar Energy and its employees meet all legal and regulatory requirements and actively support occupational health and safety guidelines. The Safety Technician is a key leader and a critical component involved in creating a safety and environmentally conscious culture at Stellar Energy.

Essential Functions

• Lead by example and promote a “zero incidents are possible” and “do what’s right mindset.”
• Assist Safety Team with developing and executing environmental health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines.
• Assist line and staff management with understanding OSHA regulations and standards, specifically OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards, including guidance and coaching on compliance, inspections, and implementation of best management practices.
• Assist with distribution of environmental health and safety supplies/PPE, and equipment. 
• Conduct safety inspections and job observations. 
• Monitor manufacturing operations to identify, mitigate and eliminate workplace hazards.
• Identify opportunities to improve employee PPE protection, including new methods or administrative and engineering control changes.
• Assist with OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
• Assist with stormwater management inspections, hazardous materials management, and hazardous waste storage inspections.
• Assist with developing and enforcing policies to establish a culture of health and safety to minimize safety risks.
• Assist with developing and conduct training and presentations for environmental health and safety matters and accident prevention programs.
• Assist with investigating accidents or near misses to identify root causes, prepare necessary reports, and implement corrective action solutions.
• Review SPA’s, JSA’s, and coach, foster and recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities and preventative measures.
• Report on health and safety awareness issues and statistics.
• Assist Safety Specialist with the weekly safety meetings and Safety Committee. 
• Update various safety programs (i.e., Avetta, ISNetworld, Veriforce) as needed to maintain compliance with customer guidelines.
• Assist with scheduling and maintaining routine environmental health and safety inspections.
• Assist with preparation for ISO 9001 and other audits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Willingness to actively participate in implementation of innovative ideas and procedures.
• Analytical problem solving.
• Oral and written communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to influence change. 

Supervisory Responsibility
 This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location

This position will work out of our facilities in Fort Worth, TX. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely. 

Work Environment
 This position may be based at either of our two manufacturing facilities which are industrial environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
 This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 1^st shift - 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 2nd shift – 2:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Mon through Thursday however this is subject to change due to business needs. Flexibility and willingness to work overtime if needed at either of our two manufacturing facilities on either 1^st or 2^nd shift is required. This role is expected to work Saturdays and 2^nd shift when necessary.

Travel
 Occasional local travel to job sites may be required.

Required Education and Experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent GED
•  2 or more years of experience working in an industrial, manufacturing or construction environment where environmental health and safety were integrated into daily work responsibilities and company culture
•  Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health may be substituted for work experience).

Preferred Education and Experience

• Less than 3 years in a safety related position. 
• Willingness to gain knowledge and experience to achieve certification in Environmental or Safety Management (ASP, CHST, CSP, CEM, CHMM, REM, STS).
• Associates/bachelor’s degree in safety management or related field.

Work Authorization
 Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits Summary
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.