Safety Officer

Vensure Employer Solutions; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen is seeking a Safety Officer to lead safety across active construction projects in Amarillo, TX. The role focuses on field safety oversight, enforcing safe work practices, and collaborating with superintendents and crews to create a safety-first environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in construction safety, strong OSHA knowledge, and the ability to travel between sites. The position emphasizes training, documentation, and continuous safety improvements on site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction safety
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards and construction safety practices
• Experience working on active construction sites (civil or related preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively with field crews and leadership
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify hazards
• Ability to take initiative and address issues proactively
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between jobsites
• OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 certification (preferred)
• First Aid / CPR certification (preferred)
• Experience with incident investigation and reporting processes (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Field Safety Oversight and site audits on active projects
• Identify unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are taken immediately
• Reinforce safe work practices with field teams
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and project-specific requirements
• Respond to and document incidents, near misses, and injuries
• Coordinate with leadership and HR on reporting and follow-up
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation
• Work with superintendents and foremen to integrate safety into daily operations
• Assist in safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks
• Balance safety expectations with practical field execution

Skills

Field safety oversight

OSHA standards knowledge

Communication with field crews

Travel between jobsites

Job description

Position Summary

We are is seeking a Safety Officer to lead and support safety efforts across active construction projects. This is a field-focused role responsible for ensuring safety expectations are clearly communicated, consistently enforced, and actively supported across crews and job sites. The Safety Officer works closely with superintendents, foremen, and leadership and is accountable for helping create a jobsite environment where safety is understood, owned, and executed daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Safety Oversight
• Conduct regular jobsite safety visits and audits across active projects
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure corrective actions are taken immediately
• Work directly with field teams to reinforce safe work practices
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and project-specific requirements

Safety Culture & Accountability

• Support and reinforce Aspen's safety culture across all levels of the organization
• Hold crews accountable to safety expectations while maintaining respect and credibility
• Work alongside field leadership to drive consistent safety performance
• Lead by example in all safety-related interactions

Training & Communication

• Conduct and support safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks
• Assist in developing and improving safety procedures and programs
• Ensure crews understand hazards, expectations, and safe work practices
• Communicate safety updates, requirements, and lessons learned

Incident Management

• Respond to and document incidents, near misses, and injuries
• Conduct investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions
• Coordinate with leadership and HR on reporting and follow-up
• Track incidents and help implement prevention strategies

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation
• Support OSHA reporting and compliance requirements
• Ensure required documentation is completed and up to date
• Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reviews

Coordination with Operations

• Work closely with superintendents and foremen to integrate safety into daily operations
• Support planning efforts to identify risks before work begins
• Help remove safety-related constraints that impact production
• Balance safety expectations with practical field execution

What Success Looks Like

The right candidate will bring consistency, credibility, and strong field presence while embodying Aspen's core values~ Safety expectations are clearly understood and consistently followed across crews Issues are identified and addressed before they become incidents Field teams respect and trust the safety function Safety becomes part of daily execution - not an afterthought

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction safety or related field
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards and construction safety practices
• Experience working on active construction sites (civil or related preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively with field crews and leadership
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify hazards
• Ability to take initiative and address issues proactively
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between jobsites

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 certification
• Experience in civil construction, earthwork, or heavy equipment environments
• First Aid / CPR certification
• Experience with incident investigation and reporting processes

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