Field HSE Lead: Industrial Refinery Safety

Strike; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Strike is seeking an HSE Specialist to identify, control, and manage hazardous conditions on complex construction sites. The role emphasizes implementing and maintaining health, safety, and environmental programs across refinery and industrial projects, with extensive field presence and travel.

The ideal candidate has 4–10 years of HSE experience in construction or heavy industrial environments and strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction safety principles.
• Ability to analyze safety concerns and make timely decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and training abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, medical providers, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and execute all site-specific HSE program requirements.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and toolbox talks with project personnel.
• Perform routine job hazard analyses (JHAs) and assess employee exposure to workplace hazards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor safe work practices and procedures.
• Conduct daily field inspections and audits to identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, tools, or equipment.
• Document inspection findings and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly.
• Investigate all incidents, accidents, injuries, and near misses, including development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis investigations and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Administer the company's Substance Abuse Program, including drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Coordinate injury management activities, Workers' Compensation matters, and return-to-work programs.
• Maintain all required HSE documentation, including: Incident and accident reports, Inspection reports, Training records, Safety meeting documentation, Regulatory compliance records.
• Conduct HSE training programs for employees, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure compliance with project safety requirements.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Temporary Traffic Control Plans and procedures.
• Foster positive working relationships with project teams, contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement throughout the project.

Skills

Construction safety

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Presentation and training

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Documentation management

Job description

Strike is seeking an HSE Specialist to identify, control, and manage hazardous conditions on complex construction sites. The role emphasizes implementing and maintaining health, safety, and environmental programs across refinery and industrial projects, with extensive field presence and travel.

The ideal candidate has 4–10 years of HSE experience in construction or heavy industrial environments and strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926.