Field Safety Specialist

INEOS Belgium; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Acetyls in Texas City, TX seeks a Field Safety Specialist to implement and manage safety programs on site. The role emphasizes incident prevention, audits, and contractor safety oversight to align with business objectives.

The position will require field presence up to 80% of the time and coordination across site functions. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years in chemical manufacturing, a TWIC card, a valid US driver's license, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• TWIC credential before first day of employment.
• Valid US driver's license.
• US work authorization without visa sponsorship.
• Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician certification (possible)
• Competent Person training for safety showers/fall protection (possible)
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to INEOS safety programs and lead daily safety initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate site safety procedures.
• Perform safety audits and maintain equipment and facilities.
• Oversee contractor safety program and ensure compliance.
• Respond to plant emergencies and investigate incidents.
• Test workplaces for hazards and share best practices.

Skills

Safety leadership

Incident investigation

Auditing & inspections

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

Compensation Grade

The Field Safety Specialist will spend up to 80% of their time in the field and is responsible for the day-to-day implementation and administration of safety policies and programs at the site that minimize the adverse effects of accidental losses through incident prevention, ensuring alignment and support with business strategies and objectives.

Accountabilities of the job:

Accountability 1 Safety Programs:

• Adhere to the INEOS 20 principles of process and behavioral safety and life saving rules.
• Facilitate the INEOS Acetyls Behavioral Based Safety Program.
• Administers SHE programs to include but not limited to; Fire Extinguisher inspection/repair/ replacement, SCBA inspection and repair, fall protection inspection and other testing/monitoring as required.
• Provide daily interface for work permitting issues and safety related questions
• Develop, maintain, and communicate site safety, health, and emergency procedures.
• Perform or coordinate regular safety audits, including inspection and maintenance of safety equipment and facilities.
• Auditing safety & health programs and procedures.
• Provide oversight for the contractor safety program.
• Ensures compliance for safety programs including respiratory protection and fall protection.
• Develop and submit routine reports to site management regarding activities and statistics related to safety.

Accountability 2 Safety Inspections:

• Responsible for annual fire extinguisher inspections
• Responsible for inspection of fall protection equipment and program
• Responsible for annual safety shower inspections and minor repairs

Accountability 3 Emergency Response:

• Respond to plant emergencies, such as workplace accidents.
• Ensure the timely reporting and investigation of all incidents and serve as plant resource in cause analysis and investigation methods.

Accountability 4 Site Maintenance:

• Test workplaces for hazards and improve existing conditions.
• Maintain and foster collaborative effort with all site business functions and the site Safety & Health team to identify, establish and share best practices.
• Implement and administer legally compliant safety and health policies, programs, and best practices at the site.
• Serve as a plant resource for practices, programs, and analysis/resolution of issues in the field of industrial safety which may include complex analysis or solutions.
• Contribute to budget development and manage expenditures related to personal safety.

Required profile:

Level of Education & Knowledge:

• 18 Years of Age with a High School diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Must possess or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card prior to first day of employment.
• Possess a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident).

Experience & Technical Skills:

• A minimum or 2 years’ experience in a specialist safety role or Industrial Hygiene role, or 3+ years of safety relevant experience or progressing responsibility in a chemical manufacturing facility
• Knowledge of safety and health processes and related legislation and standards
• Ability to obtain Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician certification
• Ability to obtain Competent Person training for safety shower inspections, fall protection
• Integrity, safety commitment, strong communicator, teamwork, organization/ time-management, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Location Texas City, TX, United States
• Type Full-time
• Posted 03 August 2026
• Requisition ID REQ-2890

Job Details

• Location Texas City, TX, United States
• Discipline Safety
• Type Full-time
• Business INEOS Acetyls
• Posted 03 August 2026
• Requisition ID REQ-2890