Safety Specialist Jobs in Texas

Safety Specialist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in oil and gas, petrochemical, construction, and manufacturing industries that run from entry-level site safety roles through senior program managers and directors. The heaviest hiring is in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where employers like ExxonMobil, Fluor, and Turner Construction maintain large and ongoing safety teams. The most in-demand specialties are process safety management, construction safety, and industrial hygiene. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles94+
Top employerKiewit
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring47
Work type96% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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University of Texas at Arlington
Radiation Safety Specialist
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University of Texas at Arlington
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Radiation Safety Specialist
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Allied Health
Compliance & Risk
Laboratory Science
$66k - $84k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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The University of Texas at San Antonio
Safety Specialist I
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The University of Texas at San Antonio
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Safety Specialist I
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Risk
$54k/yr
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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University of Texas at Austin
Safety Specialist II
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University of Texas at Austin
Added 1w ago
Safety Specialist II
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Risk
$65k - $72k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Entergy
Sr. Safety Specialist
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Entergy
Added 1w ago
Sr. Safety Specialist
Entergy
Willis, Texas
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
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Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp
Added 2w ago
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp
Fort Worth, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Environmental Engineering
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Safety Specialist Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
15 jobs
Austin
8 jobs
Houston
6 jobs
San Antonio
6 jobs
Fort Worth
5 jobs
Abilene
4 jobs
Amarillo
2 jobs
Arlington
2 jobs
College Station
2 jobs

Safety Specialist Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Kiewit
    Kiewit14
  • Rosendin Electric
    Rosendin Electric8
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center
    UT Southwestern Medical Center8
  • Amazon
    Amazon7
  • Target
    Target5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy31
  • Education10
  • Consulting & Professional Services8
  • Retail8
  • Construction & Real Estate7

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in safety specialist jobs across Texas.

  • Active OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry certification recognized by Texas employers
  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential preferred
  • Experience conducting job hazard analyses and incident investigations in industrial settings
  • Familiarity with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and TCEQ compliance requirements
  • Proficiency with safety management software and OSHA recordkeeping under 29 CFR 1904

Safety Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a safety specialist in Texas?

Most Texas employers require at minimum a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or a related field, plus an OSHA 30-Hour card for your sector. Texas has no state-issued safety specialist license, but the Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers' Compensation recognizes the Board of Certified Safety Professionals credentials. Earning an Associate Safety Professional designation early, then working toward the Certified Safety Professional, is the most direct credentialing path Texas hiring managers look for.

Which companies hire safety specialists in Texas?

Employers hiring safety specialists in Texas right now include Kiewit, Rosendin Electric, and UT Southwestern Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, petrochemical, and large-scale construction operations means demand is particularly consistent among refinery operators, engineering and construction firms, and large healthcare systems with campus safety programs.

Which Texas cities have the most safety specialist jobs?

Dallas, Austin, and Houston account for the most safety specialist openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense concentration of refineries, chemical plants, and offshore support operations along the Gulf Coast, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws demand from large construction projects, logistics hubs, and corporate headquarters that manage multi-site safety programs, and San Antonio's military installations and growing manufacturing base sustain steady openings year-round.

Are there remote safety specialist jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Safety specialist work is largely hands-on and site-specific, so fully remote roles are a small share of the market. About 4% of safety specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to involve program management, compliance auditing, or corporate policy roles rather than day-to-day field safety oversight.

How can I get hired as a safety specialist in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a safety technician or safety coordinator role, which Texas construction firms, oil-field service companies, and large manufacturers regularly fill with candidates who hold an OSHA 30-Hour card and are working toward an ASP credential. Companies like Turner Construction and Jacobs Engineering run structured new-hire safety programs in Texas that develop candidates from adjacent roles such as quality control technician or environmental compliance associate. A documented internship with a Texas refinery or a TDI-DWC workers' compensation course also strengthens an early-career application considerably.

Where can I find and apply to safety specialist jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to safety specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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