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 roles127+
Top employerRosendin Electric
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring58
Work type89% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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In-N-Out Burger
Production Safety Specialist (Lancaster, Texas Facility)
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In-N-Out Burger
New 10h ago
Production Safety Specialist (Lancaster, Texas Facility)
In-N-Out Burger
Lancaster, Texas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$66k - $76k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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BASF
Site Safety Specialist
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BASF
New 13h ago
Site Safety Specialist
BASF
Lubbock, Texas
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Sales
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Sherwin-Williams
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
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Sherwin-Williams
New 14h ago
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Sherwin-Williams
Garland, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$75k - $95k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Rangeline Group
Safety Specialist
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Rangeline Group
New 16h ago
Safety Specialist
Rangeline Group
Fort Worth, Texas
Manufacturing Operations
Warehouse Operations
$70k - $90k/yr
CPR Certification

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MasTec Inc
Safety Specialist
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MasTec Inc
Added 1d ago
Safety Specialist
MasTec Inc
Abernathy, Texas
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$70k - $90k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Safety Specialist Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
12 jobs
Austin
11 jobs
El Paso
8 jobs
Fort Worth
7 jobs
San Antonio
6 jobs
Abilene
5 jobs
Waco
2 jobs
Pecos
2 jobs

Safety Specialist Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

Rosendin Electric
Rosendin Electric6 open roles
Steritech
Steritech4 open roles
JE Dunn Construction
JE Dunn Construction4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy10
  • Manufacturing5
  • Construction & Real Estate4
  • Education3
  • Technology & Software2

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 Rosendin Electric, Steritech, and JE Dunn Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?

Houston, Austin, and Dallas 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 11% of safety specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 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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