Safety Officer

Distro•Amarillo, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Officer leads and supports safety efforts across active construction projects. This field-focused role ensures safety expectations are communicated, consistently enforced, and actively supported across crews and jobsites. The Safety Officer works closely with superintendents, foremen, and leadership to help create an environment where safety is understood, owned, and carried out daily. The role includes conducting jobsite visits and audits, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective action, reinforcing safe work practices, and supporting compliance with OSHA standards and project requirements. It also supports safety training and communication, incident investigation and follow-up, accurate documentation, and integration of safety into daily operational planning.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in construction safety or a related field.
Strong understanding of OSHA standards and construction safety practices.
Experience working on active construction sites.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in civil construction or a related area.
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.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular safety visits and audits across active projects.
Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure corrective actions are taken immediately.
Work with field teams to reinforce safe work practices and ensure compliance with OSHA standards and project-specific requirements.
Support and reinforce the company's safety culture, hold crews accountable respectfully, and model safe interactions.
Conduct and support safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks.
Assist in developing and improving safety procedures and programs, and communicate hazards, expectations, updates, and lessons learned.
Respond to and document incidents, near misses, and injuries; investigate root causes and corrective actions.
Coordinate incident reporting and follow-up with leadership and HR, and track incidents and prevention strategies.
Maintain accurate safety records and documentation, support OSHA reporting and compliance, and assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
Work with superintendents and foremen to integrate safety into daily operations and identify risks before work begins.
Help remove safety-related constraints that affect production while balancing safety expectations with practical field execution.