Safety Officer

Distro
Multiple Locations, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with construction safety experience who can enforce safety expectations and collaborate with field teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on construction safety experience and a track record of enforcing safety protocols
    — “responsible for ensuring safety expectations are clearly communicated, consistently enforced, and actively supported across crews and job sites”
  • Individuals who can balance safety compliance with practical field execution and project delivery
    — “Balance safety expectations with practical field execution”
  • Professionals who can build credibility and trust with field teams through consistent presence and leadership
    — “Field teams respect and trust the safety function”

Things to consider

  • The role requires travel between multiple job sites, including the possibility of working in Amarillo, TX
    — “Open to search in Amarillo, TX”
  • A valid driver's license is mandatory for this field-focused role
    — “Valid driver's license and ability to travel between jobsites”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in incident investigation and your ability to implement prevention strategies
    — “Conduct investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions”
  • Emphasize your ability to lead safety training and improve safety procedures
    — “Conduct and support safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of OSHA standards and how you've applied them in construction settings
    — “Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and project-specific requirements”
  • Showcase your track record of identifying and addressing unsafe conditions proactively
    — “Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure corrective actions are taken immediately”
  • Demonstrate your ability to collaborate effectively with superintendents and leadership
    — “Work closely with superintendents, foremen, and leadership”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • clearly understood and consistently followed safety expectations
  • identified and addressed issues proactively
  • field teams respect and trust the safety function
Typical background
3+ years of experience in construction safety or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction SafetyOSHA StandardsSafety TrainingIncident ManagementCompliance Documentation

Preferred

OSHA 30 Or OSHA 500 CertificationCivil ConstructionHeavy Equipment EnvironmentsFirst Aid / CPR Certification

Stack & domain

OSHA StandardsConstruction Safety PracticesCommunicationAttention To DetailOSHA 30OSHA 500First AidCPRConstructionSafety

About the role

Original posting from Distro via Lever

Position Summary We are is seeking a Safety Officer to lead and support safety efforts across active construction projects. This is a field-focused role responsible for ensuring safety expectations are clearly communicated, consistently enforced, and actively supported across crews and job sites. The Safety Officer works closely with superintendents, foremen, and leadership and is accountable for helping create a jobsite environment where safety is understood, owned, and executed daily. Key Responsibilities Field Safety Oversight Conduct regular jobsite safety visits and audits across active projects Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure corrective actions are taken immediately Work directly with field teams to reinforce safe work practices Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and project-specific requirements

Safety Culture & Accountability Support and reinforce Aspen's safety culture across all levels of the organization Hold crews accountable to safety expectations while maintaining respect and credibility Work alongside field leadership to drive consistent safety performance Lead by example in all safety-related interactions

Training & Communication Conduct and support safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks Assist in developing and improving safety procedures and programs Ensure crews understand hazards, expectations, and safe work practices Communicate safety updates, requirements, and lessons learned Incident Management Respond to and document incidents, near misses, and injuries Conduct investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions Coordinate with leadership and HR on reporting and follow-up Track incidents and help implement prevention strategies Compliance & Documentation Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation Support OSHA reporting and compliance requirements Ensure required documentation is completed and up to date Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reviews Coordination with Operations Work closely with superintendents and foremen to integrate safety into daily operations Support planning efforts to identify risks before work begins Help remove safety-related constraints that impact production Balance safety expectations with practical field execution

What Success Looks Like The right candidate will bring consistency, credibility, and strong field presence while embodying Aspen's core values: Safety expectations are clearly understood and consistently followed across crews Issues are identified and addressed before they become incidents Field teams respect and trust the safety function Safety becomes part of daily execution — not an afterthought

Qualifications 3+ years of experience in construction safety or related field Strong understanding of OSHA standards and construction safety practices Experience working on active construction sites (civil or related preferred) Ability to communicate effectively with field crews and leadership Strong attention to detail and ability to identify hazards Ability to take initiative and address issues proactively Valid driver's license and ability to travel between jobsites Preferred Qualifications OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 certification Experience in civil construction, earthwork, or heavy equipment environments First Aid / CPR certification Experience with incident investigation and reporting processes Open to search in Amarillo, TX

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Source: Distro careers (Lever)

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