Safety & HSE | Keystone Energy Services

Health

We prioritize the well-being of our employees through ongoing training, proper equipment, and proactive communication — equipping our team to work confidently in demanding field conditions.

Safety

Safety is the foundation of every project — strict standards, proven procedures, and continuous training so every task is executed with precision and care. Every employee can speak up, stop work, and take corrective action.

Environment

We operate ethically and responsibly — incorporating environmentally conscious practices from planning through material handling and restoration, while meeting all regulatory standards.

Training

Comprehensive Safety Training

Every employee receives comprehensive safety training in a language they understand upon hire, reinforced through weekly company-wide safety meetings and targeted awareness sessions. Annual refresher courses keep our teams current on regulations and best practices.

Trenching & Excavation Competent Person
Equipment-Specific Operator Training & Evaluation
Hazard Control for Abrasive Blasting & Coating
Rigging & Lifting in Construction
Hazardous Waste Operations
Fire Safety with Hands-On Extinguisher Training
Working at Heights in Construction
Z390.1 Hydrogen Sulfide Safety

Plus a library of over 100 topics available in English & Spanish.

KES field crew and supervisors on-site during a pipeline construction job

Compliance

Operator Qualifications

Keystone Energy Services maintains full compliance with all client, industry, and regulatory Operator Qualification (OQ) requirements. Every employee is verified and qualified through accredited programs before stepping onto a job site, with continuous monitoring to keep qualifications active and current.

Energy Worldnet Operator Qualifications

EWN Evaluator On-Staff

Veriforce Operator Qualifications

Additional Programs

A Culture of Accountability

Drug & Alcohol Policy

Zero-tolerance policy with pre-employment, random, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and follow-up testing — meeting all PHMSA and FMCSA requirements.

Stop Work Authority

Every employee is empowered to immediately halt any task involving unsafe conditions — with no repercussions for stopping work to address hazards.

Field Inspections & Audits

Regular inspections by safety and operations representatives, with documented corrective actions and follow-up to verify completion.

Equipment Operator Training

Classroom instruction, written exams, and practical evaluations to thoroughly qualify every operator before they run equipment on-site.

Competent Person Training

Trenching and excavation oversight training covering hazard recognition, protective measures, and regulatory requirements.

Hot Work Training

Fire prevention, permit requirements, PPE use, and hands-on fire extinguisher training for welding, cutting, and spark-producing operations.

Safety In Every Mile