Safety Specialist

About the Role

The Safety Specialist, also known internally as Field Safety, is a member of the Deer Park Safety Department. They are primarily responsible for providing Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) support and technical advice to designated Operations and Maintenance Areas. The role aims to achieve Goal Zero by building a strong culture where everyone is motivated to relentlessly pursue no harm to people. The Operational HSSE discipline partners with businesses to provide overall safety support and ensure the delivery of effective HSSE management processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support to assigned areas and advise contractors on topics such as permitting, lock out/tag out, compliance, H&S Orders, environmental concerns, and fire protection.
• Audit the permitting process and assist/consult with permit writers.
• Conduct training on topics like Permitting, Process Isolation, and Respiratory Protection.
• Perform daily walkthroughs of operating and maintenance areas.
• Participate in safety planning for major maintenance and Turnaround activities.
• Attend support area department meetings.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for assigned H&S Orders and Work Procedures, including updates, interpretations, and training development.
• Provide Industrial Hygiene support, including sampling, exposure investigations, and reporting recommendations to management.
• Serve as a member of the Fire Department and Command or Safety Officer Staff, maintaining necessary qualifications through training.
• Respond to site emergencies 24/7.
• Participate in special projects, problem-solving teams, site safety teams, or safety improvement initiatives.
• Conduct unit HSE audits and assist in external audits.
• Demonstrate visible HSE leadership through field presence, auditing, IH monitoring, and positive intervention.
• Work with the department to maintain consistency in interpretations and regulatory understanding.
• Address compliance and assurance issues.
• Actively participate in the Emergency Response Organization and ACE Program (Behavior Based Safety Program).

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Petrochemical industry, including an extended period in an operational environment.
• High school Diploma is preferred.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work and lock out tag out processes.
• Knowledge of HSE investigation and causal learning thinking is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders (Production org, Asset org, HSE site team, Site Contractors).
• Ability to coach employees and contractors on compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate personal effectiveness, courage, and leadership to ensure compliance with Health and Safety work processes.
• Must be a “people person” and comfortable interacting with others and speaking in front of various audiences.
• Ability to positively intervene with non-compliant individuals.
• Must be a team player.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $103,000 - $155,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs.
• Company pension plan and 401(k) plan.
• Up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave (16 weeks for birthing parents, 8 weeks for non-birthing parents).
• Short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses.
• Discretionary long-term incentives for eligible roles.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with talented, committed people on critical global energy challenges.
• Development of skills in a values-led culture that encourages personal growth and balance.
• Flexible working hours and potential for remote/mobile working.
• Competitive salary and annual performance-related increases.
• Access to diverse career opportunities and training programs.
• Commitment to becoming one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies.