Field-Based EHS Leader for Steel Construction

patriot-erectors-llc; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Erectors, LLC is seeking an experienced EH&S leader to integrate safety into day-to-day operations for South Texas projects. You will develop and maintain processes that prevent injuries, ensure compliance with laws and company policy, and minimize environmental impact in the field.

The role is hands-on and field-first, with direct collaboration with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to act on safety concerns and drive continuous improvement across sites.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in EH&S roles within manufacturing, industrial, or high-growth environments
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations for the trades you’ll oversee
• Strong communication and listening skills — able to take feedback from the crew’s perspective without passing judgment
• Excellent recordkeeping, including controlled documentation and change management
• Comfortable accessing elevated work via ladders or scaffolding to evaluate conditions
• A hands-on, proactive approach, with demonstrated initiative, identifying future risks and implementing countermeasures

Responsibilities

• Pre-Task Risk Assessment: Preview projects and project sites before work begins to identify safety risks and plan the right controls.
• Site Presence: Visit active project sites to assess ongoing conditions and ensure compliance — your eyes on the work, regularly.
• Partner & Solve: Work with project management teams and field crews to develop and implement practical solutions to site safety issues.
• Records & Compliance: Maintain safety documentation — including OSHA 300 logs — with audit-ready accuracy and controlled document management.
• Training: Train employees on safe work practices and maintain safety training certifications, including OSHA OTI.
• Accountability: Enforce minimum safety standards with employees and subcontractors — coach first, and act decisively when standards aren’t met.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify emerging risks and implement countermeasures before they become incidents.

Skills

OSHA standards knowledge

Strong communication

Documentation

Field safety

Job description

Patriot Erectors, LLC is seeking an experienced EH&S leader to integrate safety into day-to-day operations for South Texas projects. You will develop and maintain processes that prevent injuries, ensure compliance with laws and company policy, and minimize environmental impact in the field.

The role is hands-on and field-first, with direct collaboration with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to act on safety concerns and drive continuous improvement across sites.