Operations & HSE
Safety Officer — Global Hiring Overview
Safety Officers run site-level safety — toolbox talks, PTW, audits, incident response — across construction, operations, and turnaround environments.
Median Salary
$72.0k
$51.8k – $102k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
9.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+12%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for safety officers in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 12% year-on-year increase in Safety Officer mandates, driven by asset reliability, turnaround intensity, brownfield expansions, and HSE upgrades across oil & gas, power, and mining.
Salary Trend
Safety Officer compensation typically falls between $51.8k and $102k, with experienced safety officers in the global energy market commanding $102k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Safety Officers typically progress to HSE Manager, Environmental Engineer roles, or into site director, regional VP, and Chief Operating Officer tracks across energy and industrial across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run daily safety inspections and PTW
- •Coordinate toolbox talks and inductions
- •Support incident investigations
- •Drive contractor HSE compliance
Qualifications
- •NEBOSH / IOSH / equivalent
- •Site safety experience
- •Strong field presence
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Safety Officer jobs by city
Safety Officer jobs in Houston
20.6K openings · $85.0k
Safety Officer jobs in Dallas
15.2K openings · $82.1k
Safety Officer jobs in Midland
15.7K openings · $79.2k
Safety Officer jobs in Denver
12.7K openings · $85.0k
Safety Officer jobs in Pittsburgh
11.8K openings · $75.6k
Safety Officer jobs in New Orleans
12.3K openings · $72.0k
Safety Officer jobs in Bakersfield
11.8K openings · $75.6k
Safety Officer jobs in Calgary
18.1K openings · $85.0k
Safety Officer jobs in Edmonton
14.2K openings · $80.6k
Safety Officer salary insights
Safety Officer salary in Houston
$85.0k
Safety Officer salary in Dallas
$82.1k
Safety Officer salary in Midland
$79.2k
Safety Officer salary in Denver
$85.0k
Safety Officer salary in Pittsburgh
$75.6k
Safety Officer salary in New Orleans
$72.0k
Safety Officer salary in Bakersfield
$75.6k
Safety Officer salary in Calgary
$85.0k
Safety Officer salary in Edmonton
$80.6k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Safety Officers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Safety Officers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Safety Officers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Safety Officers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Safety Officers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Safety Officers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Safety Officers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Safety Officers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Safety Officers
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Safety Officer in the global energy market is around $72.0k, typically ranging from $51.8k to $102k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.