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Position: Field Safety Representative / Construction

Employment Type: Hourly | Project Assignment

Project Summary:

TWIC CARD REQUIRED! Experienced Safety Representative to support ongoing operations at a refinery in Roxana, Illinois. The individual will be responsible for field safety oversight as well as safety training for new hires and existing employees, with training expected to be a significant part of the role.

The ideal candidate will have strong refinery experience and be comfortable working independently in an active refining environment. This is an open-ended position with no defined end date, with an immediate start preferred. The normal schedule will be approximately 40 hours per week, five days per week, outside of turnaround periods.

Expectations:

The Project Health & Safety Field Position provides on-site health and safety support for construction and industrial projects. This is a field role, responsible for assisting in the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of project-specific health and safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and client requirements. Works closely with project management, operating units, and client to promote a strong safety culture and prevent incidents.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Support & Administration

• Provide clerical and administrative support to project safety operations, including documentation control, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and maintaining project health and safety programs, procedures, and protocols.
• Prepare, compile, and present safety-related reports, metrics, and documentation to project leadership and management.

Regulatory Compliance & Inspections

• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and client health and safety regulations.
• Conduct routine inspections of work areas, job sites, equipment, and common areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Regularly assess tools, equipment, and machinery to verify they are in safe operating condition.

Field Safety Oversight

• Perform job site safety observations of field and craft personnel, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Support the management and oversight of Safe Work Permit Programs, including but not limited to:
  • Hot Work
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Other permit-required activities
• Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify potential safety issues and recommend controls.

Incident Management

• Participate in and support incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes.
• Collaborate with operating units and adjacent contractors to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Track and trend incident data to identify recurring risks and improvement opportunities.

Training & Communication

• Conduct and facilitate safety training sessions, orientations, and toolbox talks (e.g., TBSM, site safety orientations).
• Educate supervisors, managers, and project leaders on health and safety requirements and best practices.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through effective communication and engagement at all levels of the workforce.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze health and safety data, trends, and observations to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Review existing work practices and recommend improvements to reduce risk and enhance safety performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company and client safety objectives.

Qualifications & Requirements

Certifications

• Required - OSHA 30
• Preferred - BCSP credentials such as CSP, CHST, or OHST, OSHA 500, 511, 510
• TWIC card required

Education

• Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety field experience/ Refinery and Petrochemical
• Demonstrated experience supporting active construction or industrial projects.

Availability

• Local candidates required
• Willingness to travel for onsite project work as required.
• Ability to work scheduled and extended hours for special projects, including weekends when necessary.

Skills & Attributes

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively as part of a project team.
• Excellent problem evaluation and problem-solving skills.
• Professional and effective interaction with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role:

• Frequent walking on active construction sites, including uneven surfaces.
• Occasional climbing of stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions typical of construction and industrial job sites.

Compensation & Travel

• Hourly Rate: $50-$55 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Local candidates preferred
• Per diem negotiable for non local candidates