Safety Specialist

PTS Advance; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance seeks a Safety Coordinator / Field Safety Representative for refinery-site safety leadership. This field-focused role involves permitting, audits, and sign-offs for high-hazard work, collaborating with operations and contractors to ensure strict safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have refinery experience, strong field presence, and the ability to communicate clearly in dynamic environments, with on-site training for company processes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a refinery or petrochemical facility is required.
• Strong field presence with the ability to communicate effectively with operations and contractor personnel.
• Working knowledge of refinery permitting processes and high-hazard work activities.
• Experience with confined space entry, critical lifts, and permit auditing is preferred.
• Safety certifications are a plus but training on site-specific processes will be provided.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.

Responsibilities

• Review, issue, and manage work permits for refinery activities.
• Perform field audits and safety inspections.
• Conduct permit reviews and sign-offs for high-hazard work, including confined space entry and critical lifts.
• Oversee other high-risk maintenance and construction activities.
• Ensure work complies with site safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and contractors to promote safe work practices.
• Participate in safety observations and provide field support as needed.

Skills

Strong field presence

Effective communication

Independent decision making

Safety mindset

Job description

Safety Coordinator / Field Safety Representative

Location: Refinery Site

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

This is a field-focused position requiring someone with a strong presence, sound judgment, and the confidence to work alongside operations and maintenance personnel in a refinery environment. The ideal candidate will have solid refinery experience and be comfortable managing permitting and field safety activities. While extensive safety certifications are not required, the candidate must possess a strong foundation in refinery safety practices and be eager to learn the client's processes.

Responsibilities

• Review, issue, and manage work permits for refinery activities.
• Perform field audits and safety inspections.
• Conduct permit reviews and sign-offs for high-hazard work, including:
• Confined Space Entry
• Critical Lifts
• Other high-risk maintenance and construction activities
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with site safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and contractors to promote safe work practices.
• Participate in safety observations and provide field support as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a refinery or petrochemical facility is required.
• Strong field presence with the ability to communicate effectively with operations and contractor personnel.
• Working knowledge of refinery permitting processes and high-hazard work activities.
• Experience with confined space entry, critical lifts, and permit auditing is preferred.
• Safety certifications are a plus but are not required; the client is willing to provide training on site-specific processes.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.