Safety & Health Specialist (I, II, or III)

About the role

The Safety & Health Specialist leads and facilitates safety and health standards and procedures, safety training programs and incident investigations. This role requires a solid understanding of EHS Management Systems and safety metrics, and sophisticated knowledge of OSHA regulations, Process Safety Management, behavior-based safety and industry standard methodologies. The ability to develop solutions to complex problems that improve performance, efficiency and safety are keys to success!

Responsibilities

• Participating in pre-job planning, hazard identification, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate operational risks
• Conducting field inspections, audits, safety engagements, and observations to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Facilitating incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and corrective action follow-up to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement
• Serving as a subject matter resource for contractor safety management, high-risk work activities, permit-to-work systems, energy isolation, and life-critical procedures
• Collaborating with operations and contractor personnel to strengthen hazard recognition, human performance, and safety leadership behaviors
• Supporting emergency preparedness and response efforts while helping maintain operational readiness across geographic area of responsibility
• Monitoring safety performance trends and recommending improvement opportunities that reduce risk and advance operational excellence
• Building strong relationships with field personnel and contractors to foster a culture where safety is a core value and every employee is empowered to identify and address hazards
• Ensuring procedures are in place to achieve process and occupational safety management objectives
• Collaborating with operations and project team on safe work planning and execution
• Developing and reviewing processes, standards and procedures
• Working with business partners and coordinating with appropriate support groups to ensure all Process Safety Information is available and in compliance
• Coaching and influencing peers and supported operations and functional teams on OSHA employee and construction safety and other applicable regulations, policies and procedures
• Leading and facilitating process safety reviews, plans and audits; providing input to emergency action plans
• Training, developing and presenting on safety matters and new regulations; may mentor others
• Providing emergency management support and collaborating to perform industrial hygiene activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Safety & Health Specialist I
Required: High school diploma/GED with equivalent experience
Preferred: Bachelor's degree

Safety & Health Specialist II
Required: High school diploma/GED and minimum of two (2) years' experience in operations, safety or a related role
Preferred: Bachelor's degree

Safety & Health Specialist III
Required: High school diploma/GED and minimum four (4) years' experience in safety or a safety related role
Preferred: Bachelor's degree; Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar recognized Occupational Safety & Health Certification(s) or CCPS (Process Safety Professional Certification)

Requirements

• Willing to travel up to 50%
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Must possess valid State Driver's License and clean driving record
• Preferred: facility operations experience
• Preferred: actively participates in MOC/PSSR
• Preferred: reviews scope of work, hazard evaluation, and mitigation risk
• Preferred: fully knowledgeable of OSHA regulations
• Preferred: knows core baseline regulations