Field Safety Advisor in Fort McMurray, Alberta at Pitbull Energy Services

Location: British Columbia / Alberta / Saskatchewan (Field-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director, Health, Safety & Environment

Pitbull Energy Services is seeking an experienced and proactive Field Safety Advisor to support Health, Safety, and Environmental performance across active field operations. This role is responsible for providing hands-on safety leadership in the field, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and client expectations, while actively supporting crews, supervisors, and contractors.

The Field Safety Advisor will be highly visible in the field, organized, knowledgeable in regulatory requirements, and committed to continuous improvement and proactive safety culture development.

Important Transportation Compliance Notice

Pitbull Energy Services Inc. is a federally regulated carrier. All employees operating commercial vehicles must comply with applicable federal transportation regulations, company safety policies, and all required licensing, training, and compliance requirements.

• Receive field assignments from the Director, HSE for specific geographic regions, sites, or clients and establish a structured site visit and inspection plan for each work cycle.

• Attend pre-job start-up meetings when required or requested by clients, working alongside Field Supervisors to review:

  • Project scope and technical requirements

  • Contractual obligations

  • Health & Safety goals, expectations, and training requirements

• Review and implement project-specific Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems based on client, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare and execute action plans to monitor and evaluate site-level compliance.

• Implement and manage site safety reporting systems in accordance with client and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain a detailed understanding of all Pitbull and subcontractor work activities and ensure compliance with approved safe work practices.

• Monitor subcontractor safety programs, identify deficiencies, and provide direct guidance to ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented.

• Attend daily toolbox meetings while on site, share safety topics, lead stretching sessions, observe meeting effectiveness, and provide safety guidance to crews.

• Review and verify site-level safety documentation for accuracy and completeness.

• Conduct daily reviews of:

  • Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs)

  • Hazard Identifications (Hazard IDs)

  • Equipment and vehicle logs

• Lead incident response and investigations.

• Participate in scheduled Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) department meetings and conference calls to review departmental initiatives, priorities, upcoming projects, progress on existing programs, safety performance, training initiatives, and corporate growth plans.

• Participate in Operations conference calls to obtain updates on active work sites, new projects, equipment status, crew movements, and operational changes.

• Stay current with industry developments, trends, and best practices related to:

  • Safe work practices

  • Environmental protection and spill prevention

  • Equipment and operator certification requirements

  • Safety auditing, hazard identification, and risk mitigation

  • Safety training methods and effective safety communication

  • PPE standards and requirements

• Provide recommendations to the Director, Health, Safety & Environment for improvements to corporate safety programs, procedures, and processes.

Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of:

• Occupational Health & Safety legislation

• WorkSafeBC, WCB Alberta, and WCB Saskatchewan requirements

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

• WHMIS

• Client-specific HSE requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of field-based Health & Safety experience, NCSO Preferred

• Strong working knowledge of OH&S legislation and WCB requirements in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia

• Experience conducting incident investigations and safety inspections

• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills (verbal and written English)

• Proficiency with safety management systems (SiteDocs, Samsara experience considered an asset)

• Ability to work independently in the field and collaborate effectively with Operations and Leadership

• Competitive Compensation Package

• Company Vehicle

• Organization will cover work expenses while on shift

• Opportunity to influence and strengthen safety culture

• Exposure to a wide range of clients, projects, and operations

• A company committed to continuous safety improvement

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• RRSP Matching

Pitbull Energy Services Inc. is a diversified field services company providing comprehensive solutions across Western Canada. Founded in 2004, Pitbull has built a strong reputation in pressure and vacuum services, fluid management, industrial cleaning, and railcar cleaning — guided by an unwavering commitment to safety and efficiency.

With more than 400 skilled operators, tradespeople, technicians, and professionals, our people are the backbone of our success. Through SATO, our in-house training and development division, we invest in building skilled, job-ready employees and long-term careers.

Pitbull is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best Managed Company and is PAIR Certified through the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) — reflecting our commitment to strong leadership, inclusive growth, and respectful partnerships.

Pitbull Energy Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.