Safety Inspector

EnSiteUSA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A pipeline construction company in Houston is seeking a Safety Inspector to enforce safety policies and provide guidance on safety matters. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in pipeline safety, with a strong understanding of OSHA standards. Responsibilities include conducting safety meetings, ensuring compliance with safety requirements, and providing recommendations for hazard management. Preferred candidates will hold an API 1169 Certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of safety experience in pipeline or construction.
• Trained in OSHA Construction Safety with emphasis on Excavation Safety.
• Ability to recommend corrective measures for hazardous situations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety policies based on OSHA standards.
• Maintain communication with key personnel for compliance.
• Provide safety meetings with pertinent information.
• Make recommendations for safety compliance.
• Ensure adherence to safety requirements.

Skills

Safety experience in pipeline or construction industry

Understanding of OSHA 1926 standards

Ability to recognize hazardous situations

Trained in Pipeline Safety Regulations

Job description

Safety Inspector

The Safety Inspector reports directly to the Project/Construction Manager and must be knowledgeable and experienced in all phases of pipeline construction, operation, and inspection. The role focuses on enforcing safety policies, ensuring compliance, and providing guidance to personnel on safety matters throughout the project.

Primary Functions

• Enforces safety policies, plans, and specifications based on OSHA 1926 Standards, state and federal standards, and best practices in the industry.
• Maintains continual communication with Company and key personnel to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Provides safety meetings for field and key personnel with pertinent information related to project safety and hazardous conditions.
• Make recommendations for safety compliance between the Company and Contractor.
• Participates with management in developing safety meetings and material for key personnel.
• Ensures adherence to safety requirements regarding recognized hazardous conditions.
• Provides recommendations for preventative measures to minimize accidents in construction activities.
• Follows EnSiteUSA Safety and Health procedures.

Qualifications

• Has a minimum of five (5) years of safety experience in the pipeline or construction industry.
• Able to assume the role of both Consultant and Safety Inspector, as circumstances dictate, to Construction Management and Company regarding safety and hazardous conditions.
• Trained in Pipeline Safety Regulations, OSHA Construction Safety with heavy emphasis on Excavation Safety and Hazardous Conditions Recognition.
• Has proven ability and thorough understanding of Company Safety Policy, OSHA 1926, DOT regulations, Federal and State safety codes.
• Is versed in Company policy, procedures, training, and practices regarding safety and construction.
• Has actual field experience regarding safety, hazardous conditions, and related circumstances.
• Has the ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures.

API 1169 Certification is strongly preferred and often required for all Inspectors depending on the project or client assignment.