Field Safety Coordinator

Your Job

The jobsite located in Baytown, TX is hiring a Field Safety Coordinator.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects.

OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement. This enables clients to have a "one stop shop" for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPD's industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

What

You Will Do Some core responsibilities for a Field Safety Coordinator include:

• Conduct walk-through inspections of field job sites to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions and unsafe acts performed by employees.
• Organize and prepare the delivery of safety meetings and training.
• Ensure employees are following safe work procedures as specified in OPD's New Hire Orientation, tool‑box meetings, and OSHA required training.
• Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous safety conditions and environmental risks.
• Make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.
• Respond to and conduct accident investigations and injury/accident case management.
• Apply the Company's Substance Abuse Testing policy to maintain compliance, including but not limited to drug screen collections and records management while adhering to HIPAA standards.
• Partner with HR & site leaders on employee issues and/or concerns (e.g., on‑boarding questions, code of conduct, etc.).
• Conduct mandatory new hire safety orientation training as needed.
• Administer the safe permitting process (Lock Out Tag Out, etc.).

Some physical demands of being a Field Safety Coordinator include:

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 12 hours per day. Working through breaks as necessary.
• Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

We expect all field employees to:

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture.
• Recognize safety hazards and risks.
• Participate in onsite safety meetings.
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures.
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite.
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work.
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• At least 2 years' experience in a field safety position in the heavy construction industry.
• Computer knowledge - specifically the ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and proprietary databases.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and implement company and OSHA safety regulations and standards.
• Proof of OSHA 510 or OSHA 30 Hour Course.
• Ability to interpret evaluation results/feedback and adjust to improve performance.
• Basic knowledge of atmospheric testing requirements and use of four gas monitors.

Other Job Expectations

• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 3+ years of experience in a craft role, primarily field construction.
• Fluent in Spanish.
• CPR, First Aid and AED Certification.
• Experience on excavations, trenching and soil mechanics.
• Construction Health…