Safety Specialist

HBK Engineering, LLC • , TX

25d • Onsite

About The Position

At HBK Engineering, a Safety Specialist in Midland, TX (West Texas Region) is a dedicated occupational health and safety professional responsible for proactively identifying workplace hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing policies and controls that protect the health, safety, and well-being of all employees. This role focuses exclusively on safety as a primary discipline, bringing technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strong analytical skills to ensure a safe and compliant work environment across underground facility construction, locating, design, and surveying field activities. Unlike a Safety Coordinator, who may support safety while balancing broader operational duties, the Safety Specialist’s sole professional emphasis is on assisting with developing, executing, and improving safety programs. This includes conducting field audits, performing incident investigations, analyzing trends, supporting training initiatives, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and company safety standards. Through strategic guidance, coaching, and continuous monitoring, the Safety Specialist plays a key role in reducing risk, preventing incidents, and fostering a culture of safety excellence across the organization.

Requirements

• Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA, federal, state, and local safety standards
• Proficiency with digital data capture tools, mobile tech devices, and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to interact with field crews, clients, and leadership
• Experience delivering safety training or presenting to groups
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound field judgment
• Ability to travel frequently between project sites, drive for extended periods, and work outdoors in all weather conditions (including high heat/humidity and uneven terrain)
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Current OSHA 30 Certification required
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a dedicated, safety-specific role
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in utility engineering, inspection, or construction field operations
• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree is a plus

Responsibilities

• Jobsite visual audits and field worker safety monitoring
• PPE compliance, inventory tracking, ordering, and distribution
• Ensure adherence to Company, OSHA, state, and client safety requirements
• Support safety training delivery and safe tool handling/setup for field crews
• Immediate feedback given for site hazards and corrective actions
• Support project corrective action follow-ups and accident/incident investigations
• Support incident and accident documentation via digital data management systems
• Perform equipment inspection, calibration, and maintenance tracking as needed
• Monitoring high-risk work in varying outdoor weather and field conditions
• Interfacing with client and owner safety representatives as directed by Safety Manager
• Attend weekly project safety meetings in person and virtually
• Schedule daily field routes appropriately to optimize travel across the West Texas region
• Conduct regular, scheduled site audits/visits across the West Texas project footprint
• Exemplify and promote the HBK model of safe work practices and brand integrity
• Maintain clear lines of communication with direct supervisors, safety managers, operations teams, and clients
• Attend weekly project meetings and assist in accident/incident investigations as required
• Suggest continuous system improvements for field safety and equipment management
• Maintain accurate inventory tracking, equipment calibrations, and electronic documentation
• Flexible to handle on-call, after-hours emergency response, night, or weekend work as needed
• Other duties as assigned by Safety Manager

Benefits

• Access to industry-leading software, training resources, and career-development pathways.
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture with opportunities to participate in HBK Impact and other company initiatives.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more - tailored for early-career professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED