Safety Technician

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Safety Technicians to support turnaround projects across the U.S. This role emphasizes safety and compliance, requiring candidates to conduct site inspections, facilitate health and safety initiatives, and ensure adherence to OSHA regulations. With a focus on teamwork and quality service, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital projects in the refining and petrochemical sectors. Ideal candidates will have field safety experience and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment while traveling to various client sites.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Health and Wellness Programs

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply OSHA regulations to construction sites.
• Knowledge of construction hazards in the refining/petrochemical industry.
• Experience in developing risk assessments and workplace controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide field safety support to turnaround projects across the U.S.
• Perform site inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Facilitate health and safety initiatives at project locations.

Skills

OSHA Regulations

Risk Assessment

Field Safety Experience

Communication Skills

Construction Hazard Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Advanced Safety Certification

Job description

Your Job

Koch Specialty Plant Services is hiring contribution motivated Safety Technicians for various job sites within the U.S. This role will provide field safety support to our turnaround projects during the 2025 Spring Season. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Our Team

Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS) is a division of Koch Industries, offering a diverse range of plant services to industries such as refining, petrochemical, chemical, and power generation. With a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, KSPS provides innovative and cost-effective solutions including turnaround management, specialty welding, mechanical services, coatings, and project management. Backed by the resources of Koch Industries, KSPS delivers exceptional service, expertise, and reliability to meet the unique needs of its clients.

What You Will Do

Some core responsibilities for a Safety Technician include:

*Function in an advisory and consultative capacity to Site Management ensuring the safety and well-being of project personnel.

*Perform site inspections and audits as necessary to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations as well as KSPS EH&S Standards.

*Facilitate the delivery and administration of health and safety initiatives and programs on project locations.

Physical Requirements:

- Candidates must be able to work long hours and all shift schedules that may require up to twelve hours a day, seven days a week for extended durations.

- Candidates also must be able to work in confined spaces and be capable of climbing ladders, scaffolds, and working at heights.

- Must be able to perform work wearing personal protective equipment including but not limited to rain gear, chemical.

protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, FRC coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs and safety glasses, etc.

- Respiratory Protection Fit-Testing and Pulmonary Function Testing is required. Additional medical examinations, such as pre-employment physical exams may be required per client guidelines. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is helpful.

Work Environment

The job will primarily be on or around construction/turnaround sites in petrochemical operational units and include possible hazardous environments such as confined spaces and working at heights. Exposure to loud noises, fumes, sparks, vibrations, dust, dirt, irritants, and smoke may occur. Special Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be necessary to control some hazardous environments. Additional forms of PPE may be required depending on the project. Safety requirements must be verified and meet standards set forth by client permits, policies and procedures, and be performed in compliance with all federal, state and local laws or ordinances before work activities can begin.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

*Ability to read, write and speak English.

*Able to interpret and apply OSHA regulations and industry safe work practices and Standards to construction sites.

*Knowledgeable of construction hazards in the refining/petrochemical industry.

*Ability to develop risk assessments (JSAs) and identify workplace controls to lower risk to an acceptable level.

*Candidates must be able to meet all company and customer qualifications to access job site including training requirements.

*This position involves traveling across the United States to various client sites 100% of the time.

*One year or more of field safety experience in oil and gas construction (upstream or downstream), capital projects or turnarounds.

What Will Put You Ahead

*Two years or more of refining or petrochemical experience in a health and safety role.

*Advanced Safety Certification: CSST, CHST, ASP, CSP, etc.

*Basic Plus Orientation, Confined Space Training and Fall Protection Training.

*TWIC Card.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS) provides code welding work related to repair, revamp, replacement and field fabrication of towers and vessels, piping and specialty welding, mass transfer equipment installation, inspection and professional project services.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.