TECHNICAL SAFETY ASSISTANT

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Job Summary: Supports the implementation and monitoring of safety and hygiene measures to prevent accidents and ensure regulatory compliance on excavation sites. Key Responsibilities: 1. Field surveillance to identify unsafe conditions 2. Document control and training for risk prevention 3. Coordination and response in emergency situations **GRUPO TREGO SERVICIOS E INGENIERIA** **VACANCY: SAFETY AND HYGIENE ASSISTANT** **Department:** Civil excavation project **Reports to:** Safety Supervisor / Site Resident **Employment Type:** Full-time, fixed-term project-based position **JOB OBJECTIVE**: Support the implementation and monitoring of safety and hygiene measures to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with NOM-031-STPS-2011 during excavation work, safeguarding personnel, equipment, and third parties. **FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** * Field surveillance Conduct daily inspections of the excavation zone to identify unsafe conditions: unstable slopes, accumulated water, unmarked machinery, personnel without PPE. Verify that all personnel wear complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): helmet, reflective vest, boots, goggles, gloves. Deny access to non-compliant individuals. Demarcate and signpost hazardous areas: using tapes, cones, signs reading "Deep Excavation", "Do Not Enter". Monitor heavy machinery operations: backhoe loaders, dump trucks. Act as the "flagman" when required. * Document control Assist in completing AST - Job Safety Analysis prior to shift commencement. Take attendance and verify that personnel possess valid DC-3 forms for excavation work. Maintain a daily log of incidents, near-misses, and reported conditions. Inspect first-aid kits, fire extinguishers, and assembly points to ensure completeness and validity. * Training and prevention Deliver 5-minute safety talks at the start of each shift regarding day-specific hazards: rain, soil type, depth. Orient new workers on evacuation routes and procedures in case of collapse. Suspend activities upon detecting imminent risks: slope cracks, excessive vibration, electrical storms. * Emergencies Activate emergency protocols in case of accidents: secure the area, contact the emergency brigade, assist with first aid if certified. Coordinate with the site resident for evacuation during flooding or collapse. **ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS** **Education:** Completed high school or technical degree in Industrial Safety. Preferred. **Experience:** 6 months – 1 year on civil works, excavation, or heavy construction projects. **Knowledge:** NOM-031-STPS-2011, NOM-009-STPS, proper use of PPE, identification of excavation hazards, basic first aid. **Skills:** Observation, authority to halt work, clear communication, tolerance for outdoor work under sun/rain. **Availability:** Shift work, weekend availability, willingness to relocate for out-of-town projects if applicable. Required documents: Valid DC-3 for Excavation Work; DC-3 for First Aid preferred. **WE OFFER** Salary: $10,000 – $14,000 MXN monthly net, based on experience + overtime pay. Benefits: IMSS, Infonavit, year-end bonus (aguinaldo), statutory vacation days. Fixed-term project-based contract Salary: $10,000.00 – $14,000.00 per month Work location: On-site employment