Turnaround Safety Coach

Title: Turnaround Safety Coach
Location: Pasadena, TX
Pay Rate: $35 per hour
Employment Type: Contract

Position Overview
We are seeking a Turnaround Safety Coach to support safety operations during a major turnaround with our client in Pasadena, TX. The Safety Coach will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, identifying and mitigating hazards, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and site-specific safety requirements. This role requires a hands-on presence in an industrial environment and strong communication skills to effectively engage with crews and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a visible safety presence in the field during turnaround activities.
• Identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and work practices; implement or recommend corrective actions.
• Coach and guide employees and contractors on safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and company safety standards and procedures.
• Conduct safety observations, audits, and field verifications.
• Support risk management and system safety initiatives.
• Communicate safety concerns clearly and professionally to team members and supervisors.
• Build strong working relationships with turnaround teams and site leadership.
• Complete assignments independently and follow instructions to completion.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance throughout the turnaround period.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of occupational safety and health experience in an industrial or institutional environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and NFPA standards, risk management, and system safety methods.
• Ability to recognize hazardous conditions and take appropriate corrective action.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to safely perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in a field environment.

Core Competencies

• Safety leadership and hazard recognition
• Industrial and turnaround safety practices
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Attention to detail and situational awareness
• Reliability, accountability, and professionalism

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.