Field HSE Specialist – Construction Safety Leader

Strike; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Strike is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to lead site safety programs on refinery and industrial construction projects in Texas. You will implement, monitor, and improve health, safety, and environmental practices, ensuring compliance with OSHA 1926, PHMSA, and client requirements while coordinating with field crews and subcontractors.

This role requires extensive field presence, frequent travel, and the ability to manage incident investigations, JHAs, and training sessions.

Qualifications

• 4 to 10 years of HSE experience in construction, industrial, refinery, or related heavy industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, hazard assessments, safety inspections and audits, safety training and orientations, contractor management.

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.
• Coordinate injury management activities, Workers' Compensation matters, and return-to-work programs.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure compliance with project safety requirements.

Skills

OSHA 1926

Safety leadership

Field safety

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Strike is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to lead site safety programs on refinery and industrial construction projects in Texas. You will implement, monitor, and improve health, safety, and environmental practices, ensuring compliance with OSHA 1926, PHMSA, and client requirements while coordinating with field crews and subcontractors.

This role requires extensive field presence, frequent travel, and the ability to manage incident investigations, JHAs, and training sessions.