HSE Programs Specialist

About the role

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We’re on the lookout for passionate self-starters who thrive in fast-moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

Responsibilities

• Review, organize, and update corporate Health & Safety policies, procedures, standards, and guidance documents.
• Assist with consolidating duplicate or outdated documents to ensure consistency across the organization.
• Ensure HSE documents comply with company standards, formatting requirements, and document control processes.
• Support the development and maintenance of policy libraries, templates, and records management systems.
• Coordinate document reviews with district and operational personnel.
• Lead SDS cleanup initiatives across assigned districts.
• Review SDS inventory databases for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify missing, duplicate, obsolete, or expired SDS records and coordinate updates.
• Work with vendors, district personnel, and procurement teams to obtain current SDS documentation.
• Assist with standardizing chemical inventories and SDS storage practices across locations.
• Support Hazard Communication (HazCom) compliance efforts.
• Assist with maintaining HSE compliance records and documentation.
• Support periodic audits and assessments related to safety programs and chemical management.
• Develop reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards to monitor document and SDS cleanup activities.
• Assist with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification preferred or actively pursuing certification.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification or CSP candidate status.
• Internship or prior experience in safety, environmental, compliance, or document management roles.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and Hazard Communication (HazCom) requirements.
• Experience managing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or chemical inventories.
• Experience with document control systems, learning management systems, or compliance databases.

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Project Coordination
• Document Management
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Collaboration and Relationship Building
• Regulatory Compliance Awareness
• Problem Solving

Benefits

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.