Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Safety Engineer to support safe, reliable operations at an active industrial processing facility. Reporting to the Safety Manager, this role serves as a key resource for incident investigations, field safety evaluations, regulatory compliance, employee and contractor coaching, and continuous improvement of occupational and personal safety programs.
The successful candidate will build strong partnerships with operations, maintenance, engineering, industrial hygiene, contractors, and site leadership. This is a visible, hands-on position requiring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate safety requirements into practical field execution.
Key Responsibilities
Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local occupational safety requirements, internal standards, and recognized industry practices.
Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into clear procedures, work practices, and field expectations.
Develop, review, and improve programs covering permit to work, energy isolation and lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space entry, contractor safety, and turnaround safety.
Evaluate program effectiveness, identify gaps, and coordinate improvements with responsible departments.
Maintain a visible field presence during operations, maintenance, construction, contractor activities, turnarounds, and outages.
Observe work practices, identify hazards, verify controls, and coach employees, supervisors, and contractors on safe work execution.
Conduct inspections and audits, document findings, communicate improvement opportunities, and follow up to verify corrective action completion.
Serve as the primary site resource for personal safety incident and near-miss investigations.
Lead or support investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing personnel, analyzing contributing factors, and identifying root causes.
Apply ABS Causal Analysis and Triangle of Prevention methodologies following required training and certification.
Develop corrective and preventive actions that address underlying causes, track them through completion, and evaluate their effectiveness.
Prepare investigation reports and present findings, recommendations, and lessons learned to site leadership.
Develop and monitor safety performance indicators, analyzing incident trends, near misses, audit findings, and other safety data.
Use performance data to identify recurring risks and recommend measurable improvements.
Develop and deliver safety training, presentations, and awareness materials for employees and contractors.
Collaborate with the Industrial Hygienist to identify workplace health risks and support appropriate exposure controls.
Partner with regional safety colleagues to share best practices, participate in internal health checks, and advance continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a closely related discipline.
At least five years of relevant field safety experience in an industrial or processing environment.
Experience in petroleum refining, chemical manufacturing, or a comparable high-hazard industry.
Experience supporting industrial turnarounds, maintenance activities, construction, and contractor work.
Strong working knowledge of permit to work, energy isolation and lockout/tagout, permit-required confined spaces, and hot work programs.
Demonstrated experience with incident investigation and root-cause analysis.
Ability to interpret safety requirements and develop procedures that can be applied effectively in the field.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, and safety reporting or database systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver training and present findings to management.
Ability to build credibility with field personnel, work effectively with contractors, and influence decisions across organizational levels.
Ability to work effectively with a unionized hourly workforce.
Active Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®), or the ability to obtain one.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience serving on an industrial fire brigade.
Experience applying ABS Causal Analysis and Triangle of Prevention methodologies.
Experience supporting safety programs in a petroleum refinery or chemical manufacturing facility.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual base salary: $93,000–$196,000, depending on qualifications and relevant experience.
Bonus opportunity in accordance with the applicable compensation program.
Employee benefits package; specific coverage and eligibility details will be provided during the hiring process.
Why Consider This Opportunity
This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on safety performance at a complex industrial facility. The Safety Engineer will work closely with leaders and frontline teams to strengthen safety culture, improve risk controls, and help prevent incidents across day-to-day operations and major maintenance activities.