Safety Technician

Koch Engineered Solutions, LLC.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Koch Specialty Plant Services is seeking a Safety Technician to support field safety on turnaround projects across the United States. You will advise site management, conduct inspections, and help implement health and safety initiatives on project locations.

Ideal candidates have OSHA knowledge and experience in oil and gas safety, with ability to travel nationwide and meet client qualifications. The role emphasizes safe work practices and compliance with KSPS EH&S standards on petrochemical

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English literacy

OSHA knowledge

Hazard recognition

Risk assessment (JSAs)

Site access qualifications

Travel readiness

Oil & gas safety

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.

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, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. 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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).