Safety Coordinator

Airswift; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency-provided truck

Per diem

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to lead safety and health efforts for construction and upstream oil & gas projects. You will support site leadership and EPC teams, ensuring compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and best practices while fostering a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in upstream environments, strong technical safety knowledge, and the ability to work independently in demanding field conditions, including

Qualifications

• Experience in construction safety roles within upstream oil & gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of safety processes, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Proven track record of successful project safety performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English (written and verbal).
• Willingness to travel and remain on-site for extended periods as required.
• Ability to work in physically demanding construction environments and varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety standards, procedures, and documented practices.
• Review new project designs and facility modifications to ensure compliance with company and industry safety requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor safety performance and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Provide technical safety guidance to site leadership and project teams.
• Respond to emergencies and incident investigations, providing technical support and recommendations.
• Participate in root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project SSHE performance.

Skills

Safety oversight

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Independent worker

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Safety Coordinator to provide safety and health leadership for construction and upstream oil & gas projects. This individual will support site leadership and EPC contractor teams, ensuring compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and best practices while driving a strong safety culture across the project. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in construction and upstream oil & gas environments, strong technical safety expertise, and the ability to work independently in demanding field conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety standards, procedures, and documented practices.
• Review new project designs and facility modifications to ensure compliance with company and industry safety requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor safety performance and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Provide technical safety guidance to site leadership and project teams.

Incident & Emergency Response

• Respond to emergencies and incident investigations, providing technical support and recommendations.
• Participate in root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project SSHE performance.

Training & Safety Culture

• Assist in the development and promotion of safety awareness programs both on and off the job.
• Prepare safety communications, presentations, training materials, and educational content.
• Mentor junior safety professionals and provide guidance on best practices.
• Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a strong safety culture.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction safety roles within the upstream oil & gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of safety processes, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Demonstrated track record of successful project safety performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English (written and verbal).
• Strong computer proficiency, including:
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel and remain on-site for extended periods as required.
• Ability to work in physically demanding construction environments and varying weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification preferred.
• Previous experience working in multicultural and multilingual project environments.
• Experience supporting large EPC construction projects.

Additional Information

• Agency-provided truck.
• Per diem
• Must be fit for duty and capable of safely performing field-based activities within active construction and oil & gas sites.