Safety Specialist

Spencer Ogden; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden in Watford City, North Dakota seeks a Safety Training Specialist (HSE) to support field operations across pipeline, facility, and construction projects. You will ensure compliance, drive a strong safety culture, and partner closely with field leadership.

The role focuses on enforcing OSHA standards, leading training, conducting field audits and toolbox talks, and delivering timely safety metrics and incident investigations to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field safety experience in oil & gas, pipeline, or construction.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and HSE best practices.
• Experience with incident reporting and root cause analysis.
• OSHA 30 required; additional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce HSE policies, OSHA standards, and client-specific safety requirements
• Conduct field audits, inspections, and safety observations
• Lead toolbox talks, JSA reviews, and incident investigations
• Track and report safety metrics, trends, and corrective actions
• Support onboarding, training, and continuous safety improvement initiatives
• Travel to job sites as needed and operate in field environments

Skills

Field safety

OSHA regulations

Incident reporting

OSHA 30

Job description

Safety Training Specialist (HSE) – Watford City, North Dakota

Overview:

Seeking a Safety Specialist to support field operations across pipeline, facility, and construction projects. This role ensures compliance, drives a strong safety culture, and partners closely with field leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enforce HSE policies, OSHA standards, and client-specific safety requirements
• Conduct field audits, inspections, and safety observations
• Lead toolbox talks, JSA reviews, and incident investigations
• Track and report safety metrics, trends, and corrective actions
• Support onboarding, training, and continuous safety improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of field safety experience (oil & gas, pipeline, or construction)
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and HSE best practices
• Experience with incident reporting and root cause analysis
• OSHA 30 required (additional certifications preferred)
• Ability to work in field environments and travel to job sites

What Success Looks Like:

• Reduced incidents and strong audit performance
• High field engagement and proactive hazard identification
• Reliable reporting and alignment with project timelines