Site Safety Specialist

Company Description:

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

Specialties:

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:

• Pressure Management
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Oil & Gas Automation– fiscal custody metering, controls, and SCADA
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation
• Maintenance & Repair Services

Duties and Responsibilities

Field Safety Leadership

• Serve as the on-site safety representative for all Puffer-Sweiven personnel
• Work closely with operations, planning, and field teams to ensure safe execution of work
• Promote and reinforce a strong safety-first culture across field operations
• Maintain a visible field presence to monitor work activities and reinforce safe behaviors

Permitting & Compliance

• Support and coordinate with the Work Group Supervisor (WGS) to ensure all permitting requirements are met
• Review permits, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and work plans to verify hazards are properly identified and controlled
• Ensure compliance with Puffer safety standards, OSHA regulations, and site-specific requirements

Field Inspections & Audits

• Conduct routine field inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and verify compliance
• Document findings and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented
• Monitor high-risk activities including lifting, rigging, hot work, and confined space entry

Incident Prevention & Reporting

• Investigate and document incidents, near misses, and safety observations
• Identify root causes and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Track and report safety performance metrics to site leadership

Training & Safety Programs

• Prepares, schedules and tracks training to cover workplace safety, emergency procedures and other relevant topics. This includes forklift, overhead crane, and rigging training. Maintains documentation of all the above.
• Conduct and support toolbox talks, safety meetings, and pre-task briefings
• Ensure field personnel are trained and compliant with required safety procedures
• Maintain documentation of training records and safety communications

PPE & Safety Resources

• Ensure proper PPE is available, maintained, and used correctly
• Coordinate procurement of PPE, safety equipment, and signage as needed

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure proper handling and documentation of SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
• Support compliance with waste handling and environmental procedures

Coordination & Communication

• Act as a liaison between Puffer-Sweiven personnel and customer/client safety representatives
• Participate in site safety meetings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Inspects the work location to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 3+ years of safety experience in industrial construction, oil & gas, LNG, or field service environments
• Experience working on active construction or EPC project sites preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety standards
• Experience with permitting processes, JHAs, and high-risk work activities

Job Competencies

• Strong verbal communication skills – communicates verbally in a manner appropriate for business, engages in active listening, as well as questioning and discovery skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills – develops and maintains rapport and trust with both internal and external customers, demonstrates approachability and genuine interest in others’ concerns.

• Exhibits professionalism – projects a professional image of oneself and the organization and demonstrates a positive attitude towards work and the Company.
• Strong teamwork – identifies with the team and its goals, contributes to the groups’ effectiveness, and develops constructive and cooperative relationships with others.
• Excellent organizational skills - prioritizes and efficiently completes tasks, careful attention to detail, verifies information and detects and corrects errors.
• Strong writing skills – writes in a logical, organized, and coherent manner that is appropriate for business.