JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Safety Inspector/ Technician Apprentice

Department: Safety
Reports To: Safety Supervisor 
Location: PFM Jobsites Guam USA 
Employment Type: Apprenticeship (Full-Time)

Summary/Objective:

The Safety Inspector / Safety Technician Apprentice assists safety personnel in supporting workplace health, safety, and environmental programs. This role involves learning and applying fundamental safety principles, assisting with workplace inspections, hazard identification, incident reporting, and safety compliance activities while ensuring adherence to OSHA regulations and company safety standards. The apprentice will gain hands-on experience through supervised work in construction and industrial environments.

Essential Functions:

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

Assist with conducting workplace inspections to identify unsafe conditions, hazardous materials, and non-compliant work practices.

Assist with implementing and monitoring safety programs, procedures, and compliance initiatives in accordance with OSHA and company standards.

Support in various safety assessments, and hazardous exposure tracking activities under the supervision of safety personnel.

Assist with documenting incidents, accidents, near misses, and safety concerns while learning investigative and reporting procedures.

Participate in emergency response drills and assist with maintaining emergency preparedness procedures and safety equipment.

Assist with employee safety orientations, toolbox talks, and hazard communication training activities.

Support the monitoring, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.

Conduct health and safety training programs

Communicate with supervisors, contractors, engineers, and employees to support workplace safety initiatives and hazard control measures.

Maintain safety documentation, inspection records, and other reports related to workplace safety activities.

Perform physically demanding tasks including walking job sites, climbing ladders, lifting materials or equipment, and working in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.

Learn and apply construction safety standards, company procedures, and industry best practices through classroom instruction and on-the-job training.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor, in alignment with the position’s responsibilities, may also be required to support the team and business objectives. 

Core Curriculum Safety Courses / Certifications 

• Introduction to Basic Construction Skills
• Field Safety
• Safety Technology
• Fundamentals of Crew Leadership
• Fall Protection
• Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
• Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
• Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry
• Contract Safety Awareness Course
• Competent Person Training for Confined Space
• Competent Person Training for Excavation and Trenching
• Competent Person Training for Fall Protection
• Competent Person Training for Scaffolding
• Construction Quality Management Training

Qualification, Competencies and Requirements 

• WORK ELIGIBILITY: Must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.
• AGE: Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• RESIDENCY: Must have resided in Guam for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years prior to entry into the program. A Mayor’s Verification of Residency is required upon hire.
• COMMITMENT: Must be able to attend a minimum of two (2) classes per week, as specified by the apprenticeship program standards, while maintaining a full-time (40-hour) work schedule with PFM.

Benefits & Growth Opportunities:

• Paid on-the-job training with experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications.
• Career advancement opportunities within PFM.
• Competitive pay with potential for wage increases as apprenticeship program milestones are achieved.

Work Environment

• Work outside in various conditions including heat, humidity, rain, dust, noise and cold
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds at times
• Must be willing to work between multiple worksites

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, hourly position. Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. However, due to operational needs, may be required to work before or after normal hours of operations, on weekends or holidays.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

As per Executive Order 11246 Section 503, & VEVRAA: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.