Field Safety Coordinator

Field Safety Coordinator

The Field Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment by proactively identifying safety risks, monitoring field operations, and advocating for best practices in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance. This role plays a critical part in maintaining and enforcing safety programs, policies, and regulatory requirements while fostering a strong safety culture among field personnel. The position requires frequent field visits, collaboration with leadership, and engagement in training and process improvement initiatives.

Key Expectations

• Works in close collaboration with the Regional Manager, Product Line Operations Managers, and Corporate HSE Manager to ensure seamless support and alignment across operations.
• Actively engage with field and shop personnel to assess and mitigate safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Evaluate and enforce compliance with company safety policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and inspections to identify system-level HSE gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Support crews in performing their jobs safely, prioritizing engineering and administrative controls before PPE.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety procedures and programs across all departments.
• Monitor and maintain records of hazardous waste, air emissions, water pollution, and industrial health exposures in accordance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Serve as the process champion for KPA, PROM PTT, and other field-related data collection tools.
• Organize and lead training programs, including monthly safety meetings, Smith Systems, PEC Safeland and Core, OSHA-mandated training, and any additional management-directed sessions.
• Investigate and report incidents, support accident investigations, and oversee claims management, including injured worker follow-ups.
• Respond to significant incidents as directed by Regional and Corporate Management teams. This may include transporting injured personnel to seek medical care and accompanying them to follow-up visits to assist in the management of claims.
• Maintain contingency plans, including fire prevention, hazardous material spill response, and emergency action plans.
• Provide guidance and necessary resources to field personnel for effective HSE program implementation.
• Support environmental compliance efforts as needed, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations.
• Maintain and distribute spare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for field operations.
• Develop safety inspection policies and establish regular audit schedules to ensure compliance.
• Utilize leading indicator reporting to analyze trends and drive proactive safety engagement.
• Collaborate with leadership, customer representatives, and contractors to uphold and enhance workplace safety standards.
• Accident Investigation Training and experience responding to significant incidents.
• Experience developing and executing safety programs and training.

Travel & Availability

• Willing to travel beyond a 300-mile radius, with field visits making up 75-80% of work time.
• Must be able to work 40+ hours per week, including extended hours, nights, weekends, and on-call as required.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong knowledge of hazard identification, safety controls, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency with HSE-related reporting tools, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and data analysis software.
• Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a consultative approach to safety compliance.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with field personnel, contractors, and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for training and safety documentation.
• Ability to adapt to long and irregular hours, changing work locations, and demanding conditions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 5-10 years of HSE experience, preferably in oil & gas, energy, or industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of well testing and production practices as they pertain to HSE.
• Experience with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements applicable to oil & gas or industrial environments.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work in varied environments, including office settings and remote field locations.
• Work conditions may include outdoor environments with exposure to extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, humid, wet).
• Frequent walking, bending, standing, and driving to conduct field inspections.
• Ability to hear, communicate, and observe compliance requirements in high-noise environments.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, airborne particles, and hazardous chemicals, requiring adherence to proper PPE protocols.

Other Duties

Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record. Candidates must be legally authorized to work and reside in the U.S. Must pass and maintain client-required random drug tests. Must pass a background investigation.

EEO Statement:

One X provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.