Safety Specialist

About the Role

The Safety Specialist is a member of Kinder Morgan’s Division 7 team, covering multiple operating areas within the West Region (Illinois and Iowa). This position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Shorewood, Illinois Compressor Station 113, but other locations within Illinois or Iowa will be considered. It’s an excellent opportunity for experienced Safety Managers, Safety Supervisors, Safety Coordinators, EHS Consultants, or EHS Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Support the Natural Gas Business Unit in complying with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Provide safety training, facility inspections, OSHA regulatory interpretations, incident investigation support, OSHA incident classification, and emergency response support.
• Communicate regulatory and Business Unit requirements, researching potential solutions to address issues identified by facility personnel, internal audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Inspect facilities to identify best practices and potential EHS deficiencies, providing regulatory citations or references for identified issues and assisting in developing solutions.
• Plan, develop, and deliver safety training to facility personnel.
• Support the incident/injury reporting and tracking system, including report generation and reviews for workplace injuries/illnesses, vehicle accidents, and other undesired occurrences.
• Contribute to the development or improvement of site-level and Business Unit safety and IH procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations using root cause analysis techniques and develop effective corrective actions.
• Participate in PSSR (pre-start-up safety reviews) post-construction.
• Develop accurate and concise written communications concerning Health & Safety issues to create awareness and prevent recurrence.
• Support field operations during internal audits/assessments or external inspections.
• Serve as a member of the Incident Command System (ICS) in response to emergency incidents in the Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred; 5–7 years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Safety or industrial hygiene degree preferred.
• Familiarity with hazards and safe operating practices associated with flammable gases and liquids.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams is beneficial.

Certifications/Licenses

• Safety certification preferred but not required; willingness to pursue certification commensurate with experience and education.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Company insurability requirements.

Skills

• Effective, tactful, and positive communication with all levels of field and management personnel.
• Moderate to high proficiency with personal computers and working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work as a team member with attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Work outdoors wearing required PPE (hard hat, flame-resistant clothing, safety-toed footwear).
• Climb ladders and stairs to elevated platforms/walkways periodically.

Working Conditions

• Approximately 50% travel.
• Work in an office environment and field locations in various weather conditions.
• Address requests outside normal business hours for technical advice and emergency response.

Pay

USD $89,700.00 - USD $123,800.00 /Yr.

Benefits

• Health care benefits: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision coverage.
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts.
• Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance.
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with employer and employee contributions, company-funded pension plan.
• Paid time off, parental bonding leave, and holidays.
• Flexible work schedule and voluntary benefit plans.