Field Safety Coordinator

Location: Baytown, TX

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering and construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization and offers a "one‑stop shop" for construction services and engineering/procurement, providing clients with increased efficiency and minimized interface problems. OPD has a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and successfully executing projects since its incorporation in 1980.

Field Safety Coordinator

• 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 follow safe work procedures as specified in OPD's New Hire Orientation, toolbox 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 drug‑screen collections and records management while adhering to HIPAA standards.
• Partner with HR & site leaders on employee issues and/or concerns (e.g., onboarding questions, code of conduct).
• Conduct mandatory new hire safety orientation training as needed.
• Administer the safe permitting process (Lock‑Out‑Tag‑Out, etc.).

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

• 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.

• 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 – ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and proprietary databases.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and implement company and OSHA safety regulations and standards.
• Proven 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.

• 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.

• 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 and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO).
• Experience using root‑cause analysis techniques such as Fishbone, Taproot, 5‑Whys or other methods.
• Past supervisory experience.

Our benefits plan is designed to support the physical, financial, and emotional well‑being of employees and their families. Specific eligibility criteria are set by applicable policy or guideline and benefits may vary by region.

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.

At Koch companies, we value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are a Military Ready and Second Chance employer. For more about our hiring philosophy, please refer to the company website.