Location: Must live within 1 hour of the job site (Beaumont / Port Arthur area)
Type: W2 Contract (12–24 months)
Work Setup: On?site | 80% Field / 20% Permit Office
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM (occasional weekend overtime)
Local Candidates Only: No housing or living allowance provided
The Field Safety Technician provides daily safety support across a large, high?activity industrial construction environment with 500+ personnel on site. This role is primarily field?based and focuses on reinforcing safe behaviors, supporting permitting activities, and engaging with employees and contractors to uphold a strong safety culture. The technician works closely with all site teams to ensure safe execution of work and compliance with organizational safety standards.
Key Responsibilities Serve as a visible safety presence in the field, coaching workers and promoting safe behaviors. Support the implementation of site safety programs and expectations. Participate in hazard identification walks, start?work checks, task?based risk assessments, and toolbox talks. Assist with the site’s permit?to?work processes, including elevated work, lifting operations, confined space entry, excavation, LOTO, and related high?risk activities. Identify and help resolve safety observations, concerns, and non?compliance issues. Conduct focused safety walks to monitor high?risk areas and ongoing operations. Participate in incident investigations as requested and support the documentation of events. Help manage safety recognition and rewards initiatives. Maintain consistent communication with employees, contractors, and leadership to ensure alignment and safe work execution. Required Qualifications Minimum 10 years of safety experience in field or industrial settings. Associate degree or equivalent experience in Occupational Safety & Health. OSHA 30 and OSHA 510 (or higher-level safety training). Hands?on experience with: Crane lifts and rigging Confined space entry Work at heights Excavation activities LOTO and permit?to?work processes Strong verbal and written communication skills, including confidence speaking to groups. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proven success working in fast?paced, high?stress environments with many simultaneous activities. Experience supporting large industrial projects (250+ personnel) strongly preferred. LNG experience is a plus but not required. Physical & Work Environment Requirements Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently. Must be able to walk long distances, climb stairs, and use ladders regularly. Must work comfortably in outdoor industrial environments. Full PPE required: fire?resistant clothing, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel?toe footwear, and additional gear based on task requirements. Additional Requirements Valid TWIC card. Valid state?issued driver’s license and reliable transportation. Mandatory drug and alcohol screening (pre?employment and random). Must be eligible to work in the United States.