Safety Specialist | Construction and Terminal Safety

SAFETY SPECIALIST | CONSTRUCTION AND TERMINAL SAFETY Safety First Group (SFG) Wellington, Utah | Temp-to-Permanent Opportunity Initial Training: Two Weeks in Nederland, Texas EXPERIENCED SAFETY PROFESSIONALS WANTED Safety First Group is seeking a highly experienced Safety Specialist to support construction safety at a terminal facility in Wellington, Utah. We are looking for a professional with proven field judgment, strong hazard-recognition skills, and the ability to earn credibility with crews, contractors, and client leadership. REQUIRED: A minimum of 10 years of professional safety experience. PREFERRED: At least 5 years of experience in oil, gas, and/or terminal environments. ADDITIONAL PREFERENCE: Railcar or rail terminal experience. This is an opportunity for a seasoned safety professional who understands that effective safety oversight requires more than completing paperwork. The strongest candidates will demonstrate an active field presence, sound decision-making, practical communication, and consistent follow-through. ABOUT SAFETY FIRST GROUP SFG provides safety consulting, training, auditing, and field support to industrial and construction clients. Our work centers on identifying hazards, strengthening safe work practices, and helping organizations protect their employees and contractors through practical, field-focused support. ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENT The assignment begins with two weeks of training at a terminal in Nederland, Texas , followed by placement at a terminal facility in Wellington, Utah . The primary responsibility is monitoring construction activities from a safety standpoint . This is a hands-on, field-focused safety position, not primarily a permitting role . This is a temp-to-permanent opportunity . Candidates must be available to complete the initial training and transition to the Wellington location. THE PROFESSIONAL WE ARE LOOKING FOR We want someone who can evaluate how work is actually being performed, recognize developing hazards, and address concerns constructively with the people responsible for the work. Successful candidates will be able to explain the exposure behind a concern, distinguish between routine issues and situations requiring immediate escalation, and help verify that corrective actions are effective. They should bring a professional, solutions-oriented approach without compromising safety expectations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain an active field presence while monitoring construction activities, work areas, and interfaces with terminal operations. Identify unsafe conditions, changing exposures, and gaps between planned protective measures and actual field conditions. Participate in pre-job discussions, toolbox talks, and reviews of job hazard analyses or similar work-planning documents. Observe applicable construction activities, including mobile equipment operations, lifting and rigging, elevated work, excavation, material handling, and tool use. Recognize line-of-fire, struck-by, caught-between, pinch-point, and stored-energy hazards , including exposures created by simultaneous operations. Evaluate pedestrian separation, equipment travel paths, barricades, access points, and work-area boundaries for potential conflicts. Communicate safety concerns promptly to supervisors and designated site contacts. Support pausing and reassessing work when warranted, consistent with site procedures and assigned authority. Coordinate with construction, contractor, and terminal personnel when equipment movements or overlapping work introduce additional hazards. Support field verification of applicable site requirements and protective measures. Direct permit-related and operational concerns to authorized personnel. Document observations and corrective actions clearly , and follow up with responsible personnel to verify that identified concerns have been addressed. Participate in safety meetings, walkthroughs, and lessons-learned discussions, providing practical feedback crews can apply. Assist with gathering factual information concerning incidents or near misses when requested and within assigned responsibilities. Represent SFG professionally while maintaining productive relationships with client personnel, contractors, and the workforce. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of 10 years of professional safety experience. Practical experience identifying and addressing hazards in active field operations. Strong judgment and the ability to recognize when conditions require immediate escalation or reassessment. Clear verbal and written communication skills. Ability to engage effectively with craft personnel, contractors, supervisors, and operations teams. Ability to raise concerns professionally, explain the associated exposure, and work constructively toward resolution. Strong observation, documentation, organization, and corrective-action follow-through. Ability to work independently within assigned responsibilities while maintaining communication with SFG and site leadership. Availability for the initial two-week training in Nederland, Texas, and subsequent assignment in Wellington, Utah. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE At least 5 years of experience in oil, gas, and/or terminal environments. Railcar or rail terminal experience , including familiarity with rail movements, switching activities, loading and unloading interfaces, and construction near tracks or rail equipment. Experience recognizing rail-related line-of-fire, pinch-point, struck-by, and caught-between exposures. Experience coordinating safety concerns where construction activities and operating facilities intersect. This role supports safety monitoring. It does not independently authorize the employee to operate rail equipment, direct switching activities, or issue permits. HOW TO APPLY Submit your résumé to [recruiting email or application link] . Clearly highlight: Your total years of professional safety experience. Your experience in oil, gas, and terminal environments. Any railcar or rail terminal experience. Relevant safety training and certifications. Availability for training in Nederland and the Wellington assignment. Applicants must meet the minimum 10-year safety experience requirement to be considered.