Bilingual Mandarin Safety Assistant

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Translate safety-related documents and provide real-time verbal interpretation in both Mandarin and English during meetings, site walks, and training.
• Conduct regular site safety walks to identify hazards, unsafe behaviors, or regulatory noncompliance, and report findings to the safety team.
• Support the implementation of key safety protocols, including fall protection, confined space entry, scaffolding, and lockout/tagout.
• Assist in maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring proper safety signage, permits (e.g., hot work, excavation), and training records are up to date.
• Participate in hazard assessments, risk analyses, and site inspections in support of regulatory compliance.
• Help facilitate toolbox talks, safety briefings, and job-specific safety training.
• Support new hire safety onboarding and ensure training aligns with OSHA and site-specific standards.
• Distribute PPE and monitor proper usage; assist in maintaining equipment inventories and verifying safe tool operation.
• Assist with workplace incident investigations, including data collection, interviews, and documentation of findings.
• Help prepare for OSHA inspections, internal audits, and third-party compliance reviews.
• Stay current with updates to federal, state, and local safety regulations and help integrate changes into company policies.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in both English and Mandarin, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• AA degreee, High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic understanding of local, state, and federal safety regulations and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to identify workplace hazards, perform risk assessments, and recommend/implement effective control measures.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey safety policies and procedures to diverse teams.
• Strong observational skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure thorough safety checks and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in construction, plumbing, or a related field.
• OSHA 10 and 30 certifications.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential.
• 1+ years of experience serving as a safety representative, preferably in a construction or industrial environment.