HSE Lead - Abernathy TX

Location: Abernathy, TX. Type: Full time – Office or Field.

About the role

The Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Field Lead Representative is responsible for overseeing daily work activities of a construction project, promoting enhanced safety compliance and performance, providing safety training, and performing inspections on tools, equipment, and facility items in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of all company policies, procedures, and work processes.
• Monitor compliance with company, client, and governmental safety rules and regulations.
• Conduct frequent inspections focusing on unsafe conditions and at‑risk behavior; document corrective actions and delegate for resolution.
• Participate in and conduct new employee orientations.
• Maintain HSE records in compliance with recordkeeping standards.
• Facilitate or coordinate safety training as necessary and forward completed documentation to the training center.
• Conduct facility hazard inspections and ensure appropriate hazard control techniques are implemented for all work scopes.
• Complete and submit incident reports in a timely manner.
• Investigate all incidents, including first aids and near misses, and participate in formal Root Cause Analysis investigations; ensure witness statements are completed.
• Ensure drug screens (UAs) are completed when required.
• Transport injured employees to medical facilities when required; obtain and submit medical documentation to Corporate HSE Management and keep them informed of after‑care results.
• Coordinate Project Emergency Action Plan procedures.
• Verify employees are issued and use appropriate personal protective equipment for potential and existing hazards.
• Perform regular job‑site inspections of all crews, document findings on observation forms, and forward them to administrative and management personnel.
• Ensure proper fire extinguishers and first‑aid supplies are maintained.
• Support site staff in developing safety processes, such as JSA development, and attend daily PTA meetings and huddles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years safety experience, preferably in construction/maintenance, Oil & Gas (Upstream/Midstream), fossil‑fired power plants, pipeline construction, or green/brown field projects.
• Safety certifications and training a plus; OSHA Outreach Trainer preferred.
• OSHA 510 or 511 certificate holder.
• Proficiency with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills (written and oral).
• Ability to report to the location as required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to walk the property and lay‑down yards.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate along with overtime.