Field Safety Representative

John H. Carter Company; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

John H. Carter Company seeks a seasoned Field Safety professional to provide safety representation and EHS auditing across embedded locations and high-risk projects.

You will travel regularly to customer sites, support field visitation schedules, and ensure compliance with safety standards and OSHA regulations. The role requires strong written/verbal communication, incident investigation skills, and the ability to manage multiple sites with independence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience providing safety representation or EHS auditing in a field setting.
• Ability to manage multiple job sites and shifting priorities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to interpret General Industry/Construction EHS regs in field environments.
• Professional presence at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide field safety oversight and program support across customer sites and large projects.
• Lead and support incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Conduct site walk-throughs, safety meetings, inspections and audits.
• Develop and implement site-related safety plans and corrective actions.
• Promote safe behaviors and drive a safety culture.

Skills

Safety representation

EHS auditing

Field observation

Incident investigation

Effective communication

Education

High School or better

Tools

JSAs

LOTO

Job description

• Travel regularly to customer sites to support a structured field visitation schedule across embedded locations, large-scale projects, shutdown/turnaround work, and elevated-risk scopes. In limited circumstances, temporary on-site assignments may be required to meet operational or customer needs.
• Provide field safety oversight and program support across customer job sites, embedded service locations, and large or higher-risk projects through scheduled site visits and operational engagement.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, customer requirements, OSHA regulations, and other applicable safety expectations by conducting jobsite walk-throughs, participating in site safety meetings, inspections, and audits, reviewing documentation (JSAs, permits, LOTO, etc.), completing field safety reporting, and developing site-related safety plans.
• Work closely with project managers and site leads to assess field performance, strengthen work execution, and drive a culture of safety through consistent presence, coaching, and accountability.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of field safety practices and programs, identify gaps or trends, and collaborate with the Safety Manager and Operations to develop, implement, and continuously improve field safety processes and standards.
• Lead and support incident investigations at customer sites, including responding to field-related incidents as needed, conducting interviews, documenting findings, performing root cause analysis, and collaborating with internal and customer safety departments to determine and track corrective actions.
• Promotes safe behaviors to help drive a positive safety culture across all levels of the workforce.
• Duties and Responsibilities can change from time to time based on business needs, customer demands or other industry or job-related circumstances
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this position

Travel

• 90% Field / 10% Office
• Primary travel within assigned territory (Louisiana – Alabama region)
• Overnight travel may be required based on customer location and operational needs

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

5 years:

Minimum of 5 years of experience providing safety representation or EHS auditing in a field setting, preferably with an industrial service provider or industrial contractor

Ability to manage multiple job sites and shifting priorities based on operational needs

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to interpret and apply General Industry and/or Construction EHS regulations in field environments

Strong hazard recognition and field observation skills

Ability to conduct incident investigations and perform root cause analysis

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Professional presence when representing the company at customer sites

Licenses & Certifications

Required

TWIC

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