Pronghorn
Pronghorn is a leading electrical and instrumentation contractor providing high-quality construction, maintenance, and technical services to clients across the industrial, agricultural, mining, oil and gas, pipeline, and petrochemical sectors. With operations throughout Canada and the United States, we are recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Our success is built on our core values of Safety, Integrity, Performance, Learning, and Teamwork. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we foster a workplace where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and build rewarding careers. Through strong leadership, continuous improvement, and an award-winning safety culture, Pronghorn has earned a reputation as an employer of choice within the construction industry.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Safety Officer to support a refinery construction project in Toledo, Ohio. This is a highly visible, field-based leadership role where you'll work alongside supervisors, skilled tradespeople, and project leadership to create a workplace where safety is integrated into every task. You'll be a trusted resource, providing hands-on coaching, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping ensure every employee returns home safely at the end of their shift. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a proactive, positive safety culture throughout the project.

What You'll Do:

Lead daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-job planning sessions.
Conduct site inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and behavioral observations.
Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and client safety requirements.
Review and support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits, and safe work procedures.
Investigate incidents, near misses, and hazards, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Coach, mentor, and support supervisors and field personnel to strengthen safe work practices.
Build positive working relationships with employees through visible field leadership and proactive communication.
Collaborate with project management and client representatives to achieve project safety objectives.
Ensure safety documentation, inspections, permits, and regulatory records are accurate and up to date.
Support compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements.
Promote continuous improvement through employee engagement, hazard recognition, and corrective action follow-up.

Required Qualifications

OSHA 30 certification.
OSHA #510 certification.
Industrial construction experience.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, Process Safety Management (PSM), and Risk Management Programs (RMP).
Authorization to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license.
Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic safety management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Ohio Journeyman Electrician.
Experience supporting refinery or heavy industrial construction projects.
H₂S certification.
NFPA 70E certification.
Professional safety designation such as:
CHST – Construction Health & Safety Technician
ASP – Associate Safety Professional
CSP – Certified Safety Professional

Why Join Pronghorn?

When you join Pronghorn, you're joining a company where safety isn't just a priority—it's a core value that guides every decision we make.

We offer:

Competitive hourly wage of $45–$55, based on experience.
Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
Overtime opportunities.
Award-winning safety culture.
Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Opportunities to work on challenging, large-scale industrial projects.
Career growth with a respected and growing North American contractor.

Successful candidates must complete:

Pre-employment qualification testing.
Physical examination.
Drug and alcohol screening.
Employment verification.
Criminal background check.
Employment eligibility verification in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Client-specific site access requirements.

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about protecting people, leading by example, and making a meaningful impact on every project, we encourage you to apply.

Join Pronghorn and help us continue building a workplace where safety, quality, and teamwork drive everything we do—and where every employee goes home safely at the end of every shift.

Keywords: (HSE, QHSE, Heavy Industrial, Petrochemical, Risk Management, CHST, CSP, ASP, Safety Coordinator, Safety Advisor)

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance

Work Location: On the road

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