Safety Officer - onsite

Precision Build Solutions LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Build Solutions LLC is seeking a Field Safety Officer to maintain a visible safety presence on storage tank projects. You will perform daily inspections, lead toolbox talks, review JSAs/JHAs, monitor high-risk activities, and ensure corrective actions are documented and closed.

The role requires extensive field work, strong OSHA knowledge, and the ability to stop work for safety concerns, with travel to multiple project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in the storage tank industry, including tank construction, repair, maintenance, or related field operations.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Recognized Safety Officer or Safety Supervisor certification, or equivalent (CHST, STS-C, CSHO).
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial and construction safety requirements.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to create, complete, maintain, and submit electronic safety reports and records.
• Valid driver\'s license and clean driving record; willingness to travel extensively.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Strong communication skills with employees, supervisors, project managers, customers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily jobsite inspections and safety observations.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Review JSA/JHA and monitor high-risk activities.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Maintain required safety records and documentation.
• Prepare electronic reports and spreadsheets.
• Investigate incidents and near misses; document findings.
• Assist with employee safety training; ensure corrective actions.
• Stop work authority for imminent hazards.
• Travel to project locations as needed.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA regulations knowledge

Safety program development

Field inspections & observations

Team collaboration

Documentation & reporting

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification

Certified Safety Officer or equivalent (CHST/STS-C/CSHO)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Electronic reporting systems

Job description

Job Summary:

The Field Safety Officer will maintain a visible and proactive safety presence at assigned storage tank projects. Responsibilities include conducting daily jobsite inspections and safety observations; leading toolbox talks and safety meetings; reviewing JSA/JHAs; monitoring high-risk work activities; identifying and correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors; maintaining required safety records; preparing electronic reports and spreadsheets; investigating incidents and near misses; assisting with employee safety training; and ensuring corrective actions are properly documented and completed.

Essential Functions:

• This position is focused on providing guidance, support, and education regarding safe work practices—not policing employees.


• The Field Safety Officer must be comfortable working independently in the field while communicating regularly with project management and company leadership.


• This position includes the authority and responsibility to stop work when an imminent safety hazard or serious unsafe condition exists.


• Candidates must possess practical field knowledge of safety requirements associated with storage tank and industrial construction activities, including:

• - Confined-space entry


• - Fall protection


• - Hot work and welding and cutting operations


• - Respiratory protection


• - Scaffolding


• - Crane, lifting, and rigging operations


• - Personal protective equipment (PPE)


• - Job Safety Analysis/Job Hazard Analysis (JSA/JHA)


• - Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)


• - Incident and near-miss reporting and investigation


• - Emergency response procedures

Additional Duties:

• Additional responsibilities or duties may be required as needed in support of company operations.

Teamwork

Teamwork is essential in this position, and the Field Safety Officer must have a positive attitude and be able to work effectively with all departments, managers, and staff.

Actively participate in Safety meetings and promote company safety culture while working closely with the safety department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in the storage tank industry, including tank construction, repair, maintenance, or related field operations.


• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.


• Recognized Safety Officer or Safety Supervisor certification, or an equivalent credential, such as CHST, STS-C, CSHO, or another company-approved safety certification.


• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial and construction safety requirements.


• Proficiency with computers is mandatory.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and related applications.


• Ability to create, complete, maintain, and submit electronic safety reports, spreadsheets, inspection forms, incident reports, and other required documentation.


• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.


• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to project locations.


• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, project managers, customers, and subcontractors.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty above average and always represent the company in a professional manner. The requirements listed are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Language Skills

Must be able to communicate professionally and show respect both orally or in written form effectively with co-workers, other departments, and managers.

Reporting

Reports to Field EHS Director and works with all field level foremen.