Technical Services Safety Advisor – Houston, TX

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Position Overview

Safety Consultants USA, Inc. is seeking a full-time Technical Services Safety Advisor to join our growing Safety Services Team. This role is hybrid, with partial work-from-home flexibility and at least 50% travel required. This role supports our technical services department by developing written deliverables and compliance-driven solutions for clients across general industry and construction. This role also requires 50% travel per month to client job sites and facilities to conduct safety audits, provide safety training, and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. Other responsibilities include investigating workplace incidents, identifying potential hazards in construction settings, and developing strategies to mitigate risks.

The ideal candidate is an experienced safety professional with a creative mind and a strong technical writing background who thrives on solving complex compliance challenges, producing high-quality documentation, and helping clients navigate regulatory requirements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Inspect construction sites and general industry facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA Regulations and promote injury prevention.
  • Provide risk assessments of construction sites and general industry facilities to evaluate safety hazards and document corrective actions.
  • Conduct safety incident investigations and prepare associated root cause analyses and reports.
  • Conduct safety training.
  • Draft, revise, and maintain client safety manuals, written safety programs, site-specific/task-specific safety plans, emergency action plans, and corporate safety policies in accordance with OSHA, contractor/owner client requirements, and applicable industry standards.
  • Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), process documents (LOTO / machine-specific procedures, etc.), inspection checklists, prequalification documents, JSA’s, risk assessments, training content, and other supporting safety materials.
  • Produce polished, professionally formatted deliverables, including cover pages, branded layouts, and visually consistent documentation for client-facing safety manuals and programs.
  • Responsible for in-depth research and collaboration with team members, external subject matter experts, and client stakeholders to ensure accurate and comprehensive content.
  • Translate complex regulatory language into clear, accessible content appropriate for the intended audience (field workers, management, or regulatory reviewers).
  • Maintain documentation libraries and version control across active client projects.
  • Advise clients on process improvements, helping to restructure safety procedures and implement new controls.
  • Manage and update client accounts on third-party compliance platforms including Avetta, ISNetworld (ISN), Veriforce, and similar systems; analyze gaps in client programs, questionnaires, insurance requirements, and other account compliance items and deliver solutions.
  • Conduct virtual safety training sessions for clients regularly (multiple sessions per month).

Qualifications

  • Must have 5-7 years of experience in construction or similar industries
  • Must have at least 5 years of professional experience in occupational safety, with the majority of that experience in technical writing, document/template development, and program creation (not solely field-based safety work)
  • Must be a certified OSHA 500 Train-the-Trainer
  • Certifications (CSP, ASP, GSP, or equivalent) are preferred but not required for candidates with strong demonstrated experience
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and 29 CFR 1926 (Construction) standards
  • Strong background in Occupational Health and Environment Health and Safety (EHS)
  • Experience in conducting effective Safety Training programs
  • Proficiency in Accident Investigation and ability to document and analyze incidents
  • Expertise in Industrial Safety and risk assessment strategies
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and other creative software platforms (particularly for in-depth document formatting, layout, and visual presentation of deliverables)
  • Experience with third-party compliance platforms (Avetta, ISNetworld, Veriforce, or equivalent) – including updating, modifying, and maintaining account compliance
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and structure
  • Strong independent work ethic with the ability to manage multiple concurrent client projects and meet deadlines

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off

Additional Details

  • This role is hybrid, with partial work-from-home flexibility and at least 50% travel required.
  • Applicant must be a United States citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Applicant must reside in the United States, preferably in Texas or west of the Mississippi River.