Field Safety Technician IV

Field Safety Technician IV
Duration: 12 months (Potential to extension)
Location: Sabine Pass, TX
Rate: $63.36 per hour
Schedule: Mon-Fri (6:00a- 3:30p)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Field Safety Technician IV to support safety and health initiatives within a large-scale industrial facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on safety professional who thrives in dynamic field environments and is passionate about promoting a strong safety culture while supporting major operational and project activities.
This position is primarily field-based, with approximately 80% of time spent in the field and 20% supporting permit office activities, working closely with operations, construction, maintenance, and contractor personnel.
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a visible safety leader by coaching and mentoring employees, contractors, and subcontractors on safe work practices.
• Support the implementation and execution of site Safety, Security, Health & Environmental (SSHE) programs.
• Conduct regular field safety observations, inspections, and hazard identification walks.
• Assist in resolving safety concerns and implementing corrective actions.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, pre-job safety discussions, and last-minute risk assessments.
• Participate in incident investigations and help identify root causes and preventive measures.
• Support work permitting activities, ensuring compliance with site safety standards and procedures.
• Promote safety recognition programs and help foster a positive safety culture throughout the facility.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, construction, and contractor personnel to drive continuous safety improvement.
• Assist with emergency preparedness activities and site safety initiatives as required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial, construction, plant, or operational safety roles.
• Associate Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• OSHA 30 and OSHA 510 certifications, or equivalent advanced safety training.
• Experience supporting large industrial projects and multi-contractor environments.
• Strong knowledge of hazard recognition, risk assessment, and safety compliance programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Experience

• Lifting and rigging operations.
• Crane and heavy equipment activities.
• Confined space entry programs.
• Work at heights and fall protection systems.
• Permit-to-work systems including:
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Excavation Permits
  • Hot Work
  • Elevated Work Permits
  • Critical Lift and Crane Permits

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