Safety Specialist

Spencer Ogden; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden seeks an experienced Safety Specialist for a 6-month contract in Brownsville, Texas. The role requires active field work to promote a proactive safety culture, ensure OSHA compliance, and support multiple active project sites.

You will collaborate with field leadership, contractors, and craft personnel to identify hazards, implement preventative measures, and reinforce safe work practices. Ideal candidates bring industrial construction/oil & gas background and strong

Qualifications

• Experience as Safety Specialist, Safety Technician, HSE, or similar in high-risk industries.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, hazard assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Familiarity with JHAs/JSAs, incident reporting, and corrective action tracking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for field teams and leadership.
• Ability to work onsite in Brownsville, TX, with active field presence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Assist with development/review of JSAs/JHAs and safe work procedures.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions.
• Monitor field activities for OSHA compliance and safety policies.
• Identify unsafe behaviors and coordinate corrective actions; exercise stop-work authority.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with supervisors and contractors to promote safe practices.
• Assist with permit-to-work procedures for high-risk activities.
• Maintain safety documentation such as inspection and training records.

Skills

Field safety experience

Safety inspections

Effective communication

Onsite work readiness

Education

OSHA 30 certificate

B.S. in Safety or related field

Tools

JHAs/JSAs

Incident tracking systems

Job description

Contract Duration: 6 Months, with Possible Extension

Seeking an experienced Safety Specialist for a 6-month contract assignment, with the possibility of extension, to support field operations in Brownsville, Texas.

This individual will play an important role in promoting a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations, and helping maintain a safe working environment across active project sites.

The successful candidate will work closely with field leadership, contractors, supervisors, and craft personnel to identify potential hazards, implement preventative measures, and reinforce safe work practices.

This is a hands-on, field-focused position suited for a safety professional with experience in industrial construction, oil and gas, or other high-risk environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to identify potential risks and unsafe conditions.
• Assist with the development and review of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and safe work procedures.
• Lead and participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, employee orientations, and safety training sessions.
• Monitor daily field activities to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and project-specific requirements.
• Identify unsafe behaviors and working conditions, communicate corrective actions, and exercise stop-work authority when necessary.
• Participate in incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with supervisors, contractors, and field personnel to promote safe work practices and accountability.
• Assist with permit-to-work procedures and provide oversight of high-risk activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, including inspection reports, training records, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen overall safety performance and jobsite safety culture.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Safety Specialist, Safety Technician, HSE, or similar role within industrial construction, oil and gas, or another high-risk industry.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, industry standards, and general jobsite safety practices.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, hazard assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Familiarity with JHAs/JSAs, incident reporting, and corrective action tracking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with field crews, contractors, and leadership.
• Ability to work onsite in Brownsville, Texas, with an active presence in daily field operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification or other relevant safety credentials.
• Experience supporting pipeline, facility, fabrication, or heavy industrial construction projects.
• Knowledge of high-risk activities, including excavation, lifting and rigging, hot work, confined space entry, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Experience with incident investigations, safety performance metrics, and contractor safety management.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a proactive, approachable, and hands-on safety professional who understands the importance of maintaining a strong safety presence in the field. They can recognize potential hazards before incidents occur, communicate safety expectations effectively, and build positive working relationships with field personnel and leadership.

A successful candidate will be comfortable spending the majority of their time onsite, actively engaging with crews, addressing safety concerns, and promoting a culture where safety is a shared responsibility.