Safety Officer - onsite

The Field Safety Officer will maintain a visible and proactive safety presence at assigned storage tank projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include conducting daily jobsite inspections and safety observations; leading toolbox talks and safety meetings; reviewing JSA/JHAs; monitoring high-risk work activities; identifying and correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors; maintaining required safety records; preparing electronic reports and spreadsheets; investigating incidents and near misses; assisting with employee safety training; and ensuring corrective actions are properly documented and completed.
• This position is focused on providing guidance, support, and education regarding safe work practices—not policing employees.
• Candidates must possess practical field knowledge of safety requirements associated with storage tank and industrial construction activities, including: - Confined-space entry - Fall protection - Hot work and welding and cutting operations - Respiratory protection - Scaffolding - Crane, lifting, and rigging operations - Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Job Safety Analysis/Job Hazard Analysis (JSA/JHA) - Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) - Incident and near-miss reporting and investigation - Emergency response procedures Additional Duties: Additional responsibilities or duties may be required as needed in support of company operations.
• Teamwork is essential in this position, and the Field Safety Officer must have a positive attitude and be able to work effectively with all departments, managers, and staff.
• Actively participate in Safety meetings and promote company safety culture while working closely with the safety department.

Requirements

• The Field Safety Officer must be comfortable working independently in the field while communicating regularly with project management and company leadership.
• This position includes the authority and responsibility to stop work when an imminent safety hazard or serious unsafe condition exists.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the storage tank industry, including tank construction, repair, maintenance, or related field operations.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Recognized Safety Officer or Safety Supervisor certification, or an equivalent credential, such as CHST, STS-C, CSHO, or another company-approved safety certification.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial and construction safety requirements.
• Proficiency with computers is mandatory.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and related applications.
• Ability to create, complete, maintain, and submit electronic safety reports, spreadsheets, inspection forms, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to project locations.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, project managers, customers, and subcontractors.
• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty above average and always represent the company in a professional manner.
• The requirements listed are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Skills Must be able to communicate professionally and show respect both orally or in written form effectively with co-workers, other departments, and managers.

Language

Reporting Reports to Field EHS Director and works with all field level foremen.