Field Safety Lead: Contractor Oversight & Training

Brunel; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel in Spring, TX is seeking a Safety Advisor II to support contractor safety management, field operations, and process improvements in upstream oil & gas environments. The role bridges gaps in field safety expertise and serves as a key resource for contractor oversight and training.

Reporting to the Safety Leadership Team, you will collaborate across business units to align safety processes, lead kickoff meetings, deliver training, and ensure compliance with OSHA and API standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Health & Safety experience in Oil & Gas operations.
• ASP and/or CSP certification.
• Strong field-based experience in upstream production or related environments.
• Deep understanding of OSHA regulations, API standards, and industry safety best practices.
• Experience supporting contractor management and contractor performance programs.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work across multiple business groups to align safety expectations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractor activities are planned and executed across the full contract lifecycle.
• Participate in contractor evaluation and selection.
• Drive closure of contractor performance improvement plans.
• Address resource and performance issues impacting contractor effectiveness.
• Sign off on pre-mobilization checklists.
• Lead contractor kickoff meetings.
• Lead or participate in high-risk contractor engagement meetings.
• Collaborate with contractors to address performance and improvement opportunities.
• Provide contractor performance feedback for scorecards and evaluations.
• Meet with Contract Administrators to review contractor performance.
• Prepare and facilitate recurring contractor engagement meetings.
• Escalate safety concerns promptly.
• Verify contract requirements are implemented.
• Build relationships with contractor representatives.
• Deliver safety training and support safety initiatives.
• Support standardized contractor management processes across units.
• Mentor less experienced safety professionals.

Skills

Safety management

Contractor management

Field operations

Communication

Influencing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Brunel in Spring, TX is seeking a Safety Advisor II to support contractor safety management, field operations, and process improvements in upstream oil & gas environments. The role bridges gaps in field safety expertise and serves as a key resource for contractor oversight and training.

Reporting to the Safety Leadership Team, you will collaborate across business units to align safety processes, lead kickoff meetings, deliver training, and ensure compliance with OSHA and API standards.