Site Safety Lead

Audubon Companies•Bakersfield, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Audubon is seeking a Site Safety Lead to support safe execution of facility integrity, NDE, API inspection, rope access, and advanced NDE work at an assigned refinery site. This is an onsite field safety leadership position working with project leadership, field supervisors, technicians, inspectors, and site safety representatives to identify hazards, verify controls, and strengthen safe work practices across active work areas. The Site Safety Lead provides visible field safety leadership, monitors compliance with company and site requirements, supports incident prevention and response, and tracks safety performance. The role advises and coaches field teams, escalates significant risks, and coordinates with the Radiation Safety Officer and other qualified personnel when work involves radiography or specialized hazards. It also supports emergency preparedness and response, maintains safety records, and prepares safety performance reports for project leadership and the client. The role is based at a refinery, with regular field work in operating and construction areas. Schedules may include extended shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, or turnaround periods based on project needs. Occasional travel may be required for training or project support. The employee must follow required PPE and site safety procedures and meet applicable site access, background, and drug-screening requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Five or more years of safety experience in refinery, petrochemical, oil and gas, construction, or other heavy industrial operations.
Working knowledge of industrial safety practices, hazard recognition, job safety analysis, permit-to-work systems, incident reporting, and corrective action processes.
Knowledge of refinery work controls and common hazards, including energy isolation, confined space, hot work, work at heights, and radiography interfaces.
Ability to conduct field inspections, communicate findings, document actions, and follow issues through resolution.
Strong communication, coaching, organization, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work effectively with field personnel and client representatives.
Ability to collect and report safety metrics using spreadsheets and standard office software.
Must complete all required site and company training.
Must be able to meet applicable site access, background, and drug-screening requirements.
Must wear required PPE and follow site safety procedures.
Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, and communicate; frequently walk through industrial work areas; climb stairs or ladders and access elevated locations; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A degree or formal training in occupational safety, environmental health, or a related field.
Field safety leadership experience.
Experience supporting NDE, API inspection, rope access, radiography, or facility integrity services.
OSHA 30-hour training or equivalent safety training.
Current first aid/CPR training.
Additional safety credentials such as CHST, CSP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide a visible onsite safety presence for facility integrity, NDE, API inspection, rope access, and advanced NDE crews.
Work with project and field leadership to plan work safely, review scope and hazards, and confirm required controls are in place before work begins.
Lead or support pre-job briefings, toolbox talks, job safety analyses, hazard assessments, and daily safety communications.
Verify personnel understand and follow refinery access rules, permit-to-work requirements, energy isolation, confined space, hot work, work-at-height, and other applicable controls.
Conduct field observations, inspections, and audits; document findings and follow corrective actions through closure.
Coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices, hazard recognition, stop-work authority, and reporting expectations.
Monitor higher-risk work involving rope access, elevated locations, radiography, confined spaces, and lifting; coordinate with qualified technical leads and site representatives.
Coordinate with the Radiation Safety Officer and radiography personnel to verify required radiation controls, exclusion zones, communication, and site interfaces are addressed.
Promote compliance with company HSE procedures, refinery requirements, applicable regulations, and approved project safety plans.
Report and assist with investigation of incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and equipment or process failures; help identify root causes and corrective actions.
Support emergency preparedness, drills, response coordination, and communication of site-specific emergency procedures.
Track safety observations, audits, training, incidents, corrective actions, and other project safety metrics; prepare regular KPI reports for project leadership and the client.
Review safety trends and performance data and recommend practical actions to prevent repeat issues and improve field execution.
Verify required safety orientations, training, certifications, and documentation are current for assigned personnel before work begins.
Coordinate with client site safety personnel and internal HSE, operations, quality, and project teams to resolve safety concerns.
Maintain accurate safety records and protect confidential employee, incident, and client information.
Support Audubon Companies’ HSE policies and procedures by working safely, participating in required HSE training and meetings, identifying and reporting hazards and near misses, and complying with applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.