Safety Lead

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee, implement, and manage Venture Global LNG’s safety policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, standards, and requirements.
• Continuously inspect, observe, and audit the application of work tasks against our defined company procedures, policies, and conditions of the working environments.
• Ensure all unsafe acts and conditions are addressed immediately.
• Establish and maintain themselves as the focal point in the field for all Health & Safety related questions, concerns, activities, and/or needs.
• Afford assistance to the Health and Safety Manager by overseeing, delegating, and coordinating duties among the Health & Safety team.
• Spend extended periods in the field walking throughout assigned areas, climbing stairs/ladders, and accessing elevated work locations as needed.
• Enforce a zero-tolerance policy.
• Engage workers performing unsafe tasks and correcting unsafe behaviors, using a mentoring and educational approach to promote safe work practices.
• Ensure that hazard assessments and permitting requirements are being followed.
• Report all accidents, incidents, or events immediately to the Shift Supervision and Health and Safety Manager.
• Act as facilitator or participant in incident investigations to guide the identification of root causes and practical corrective actions.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with Venture Global LNG’s safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments, compliance reviews, and other safety assessments to support the Health and Safety Management of the facility.
• Inspect and enforce housekeeping standards to maintain safe and organized work environments.
• Control and mitigate all unsafe conditions, hazards, and/or scenes when possible.
• Communicate inspection and audit results to HSSE leadership, including mitigation and process improvement recommendations.
• Actively participate in Site Safety Committee activities and meetings.
• Support the development of safety-focused initiatives to strengthen safety culture awareness.
• Inspect, control, and enforce effective and timely housekeeping standards.
• Afford assistance to Emergency Response processes for the site.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Health and Safety Manager.

Qualifications

• Required experience: H.S. Education or Equivalent required. Degree and/or certification in Health & Safety Sciences or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years experience in a safety role, with strong leadership experience.
• Experience in LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas, or manufacturing industries preferred.
• Proven experience with Permit to Work systems and processes.
• PREFERRED certifications include OSHA 500, OSHA 510, CSP, CHST, LSP, OHST, and ASP certifications.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification preferred.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of OSHA standards (CFR 29-1910/1926).
• Strong working knowledge of job site hazard recognition and safety processes, including permit to work, energy isolation, hot work, confined space, fall protection, housekeeping, and crane/rigging operations.
• Strong self-motivator who possesses the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to engage and mentor field personnel with effective communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient in conducting audits, observations, and risk assessments.
• Experience in root cause methodologies (TapRoot, 5-why, etc.).
• TWIC card (Current holder or ability to obtain).
• Eligible to work in the U.S.; must pass a drug test and background check.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).