Safety Specialist- 1 - O - VTX

Halo TS Global; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Per diem

Job summary

Halo Technical Solutions Global is seeking a Safety Specialist to serve as the on-the-ground guardian of our safety culture on Vernon, TX projects. You will conduct daily site inspections, lead training sessions, and enforce OSHA and NFPA 70E standards to keep projects incident-free and on schedule.

The role requires 1–3+ years of construction safety experience, OSHA 30, and First Aid/CPR/AED with strong communication and hazard-identification skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of construction safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• OSHA 30 -Hour Construction Safety and Health Certification.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification through the American Heart Association.
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace Certification.
• Lockout/Tagout training.
• Trench Awareness training.
• Strong communication, training, and field decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with employees, supervisors, and project leadership.
• Ability to identify hazards and enforce safety standards in real time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site safety inspections, audits, and field observations.
• Identify, document, communicate, and help correct potential safety hazards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, project requirements, and company safety policies.
• Lead safety briefings, toolbox talks, and training sessions.
• Provide training and guidance on Lockout/Tagout, trench safety, electrical hazards, and other site-specific risks.
• Assist the Safety Department Manager with incident and near-miss investigations.
• Prepare investigation reports and recommend corrective actions for safety non-compliance.
• Work with foremen, managers, supervisors, and project managers to resolve safety concerns.
• Integrate safety requirements into each phase of project operations.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, permits, inspection logs, and compliance records.
• Verify the proper use and condition of personal protective equipment.
• Respond to on-site medical emergencies and provide First Aid, CPR, or AED support.
• Reinforce safe work practices and promote a proactive safety culture across the job site.

Skills

Strong communication

Training

Field decision-making

Hazard identification

Proactive safety culture

Education

OSHA 30 Certification

First Aid, CPR, AED Certification

NFPA 70E Certification

LOTO training

Trench Awareness training

Job description

Position Title: Safety Specialist

Location:**** Vernon, TX - subject to change

**Compensation:** $35.00+ DOE|Per Diem: $4,515| W2 Full Time|Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental and other voluntary benefits

Position Overview

The Safety Specialist serves as an on-the-ground guardian of the company’s safety culture by maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-organized job site. This role not only enforces safety regulations but also encourages teams to take ownership of safe work practices. Through daily inspections, training, incident prevention, and collaboration with project leadership, the Safety Specialist helps protect employees, prevent accidents, and ensure projects meet the highest safety standards while remaining on schedule and incident-free.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site safety inspections, audits, and field observations

• Identify, document, communicate, and help correct potential safety hazards

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, project requirements, and company safety policies

• Lead safety briefings, toolbox talks, and training sessions

• Provide training and guidance on Lockout/Tagout, trench safety, electrical hazards, and other site-specific risks

• Assist the Safety Department Manager with incident and near-miss investigations

• Prepare investigation reports and recommend corrective actions for safety non-compliance

• Work with foremen, managers, supervisors, and project managers to resolve safety concerns

• Integrate safety requirements into each phase of project operations

• Maintain accurate safety documentation, permits, inspection logs, and compliance records

• Verify the proper use and condition of personal protective equipment

• Respond to on-site medical emergencies and provide First Aid, CPR, or AED support

• Reinforce safe work practices and promote a proactive safety culture across the job site

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of construction safety experience

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations

• OSHA 30 -Hour Construction Safety and Health Certification

• First Aid , CPR , and AED Certification through the American Heart Association

• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace Certification

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training

• Trench Awareness training

• Strong communication, training, and field decision-making skills

• Ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, and project leadership

• Ability to identify hazards and enforce safety standards in real time

• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to preventing workplace incidents

• Commitment to safety, accountability, and quality

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Active construction environment with indoor and outdoor work in varying temperatures

• Extended periods of walking and standing

• Frequent climbing of ladders and scaffolds and use of aerial lifts/MEWPs following required training

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in confined or elevated spaces

• Availability for extended shifts, nights, and weekends

Preferred Qualifications** _(Optional)**_

• Associate degree, trade school education, technical certification, or related field experience

• Experience working on data center, mission-critical, industrial, or large-scale construction projects

• Experience analyzing safety data and trends to support continuous improvement

• Experience conducting incident investigations and developing corrective action plan

Why Halo?

Halo Technical Solutions Global is not a staffing company—we are a quality and commissioning partner embedded within major industrial and mission-critical construction projects. In addition to providing experienced field professionals, we design, implement, and enforce the processes, systems, and standards that drive execution across the project.

Our team is made up of professionals who understand the work, take ownership in the field, and hold the line on quality. Ifyou’relooking to be part of a team that actively shapes how projects are executed—not justfillsroles—you’llfit right in.