Safety Technician

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Koch Specialty Plant Services is hiring contribution motivated Safety Technicians for various job sites within the U.S. This role will provide field safety support to our turnaround projects during the 2026 Spring Season
. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS) is a division of Koch Industries, offering a diverse range of plant services to industries such as refining, petrochemical, chemical, and power generation. With a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, KSPS provides innovative and cost-effective solutions including turnaround management, specialty welding, mechanical services, coatings, and project management. Backed by the resources of Koch Industries, KSPS delivers exceptional service, expertise, and reliability to meet the unique needs of its clients.

Some core responsibilities for a Safety Technician include
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• Function in an advisory and consultative capacity to Site Management ensuring the safety and well-being of project personnel.
• Perform site inspections and audits as necessary to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations as well as KSPS EH&S Standards.
• Facilitate the delivery and administration of health and safety initiatives and programs on project locations.

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to work long hours and all shift schedules that may require up to twelve hours a day, seven days a week for extended durations.
• Candidates also must be able to work in confined spaces and be capable of climbing ladders, scaffolds, and working at heights.
• Must be able to perform work wearing personal protective equipment including but not limited to rain gear, chemical, protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, FRC coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs and safety glasses, etc.
• Respiratory Protection Fit-Testing and Pulmonary Function Testing is required. Additional medical examinations, such as pre-employment physical exams may be required per client guidelines. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is helpful.

Work Environment

The job will primarily be on or around construction/turnaround sites in petrochemical operational units and include possible hazardous environments such as confined spaces and working osure to loud noises, fumes, sparks, vibrations, dust, dirt, irritants, and smoke may occur. Special Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be necessary to control some hazardous environments. Additional forms of PPE may be required depending on the project.

Safety requirements must be verified and meet standards set forth by client permits, policies and procedures, and be performed in compliance with all federal, state and local laws or ordinances before work activities can begin.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Able to interpret and apply OSHA regulations and industry safe work practices and Standards to construction sites.
• Knowledgeable of construction hazards in the refining/petrochemical industry.
• Ability to develop risk assessments (JSAs) and identify workplace controls to lower risk to an acceptable level.
• Candidates must be able to meet all company and customer qualifications to access job site including training requirements.
• This position involves traveling across the United States to various client sites 100% of the time.
• One year or more of field safety experience in oil and gas construction (upstream or downstream), capital projects or turnarounds.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Two years or more of refining or petrochemical experience in a health and safety role.
• Advanced Safety Certification: CSST, CHST, ASP, CSP, etc.
• Basic Plus Orientation, Confined Space Training and Fall Protection Training.
• TWIC Card.

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