Utilities Project & Safety Specialist

About the role

The Utilities Project & Safety Specialist leads all Manufacturing department aspects of project execution, vessel inspections, and other special assignments while providing safety coaching and auditing for the asset operations team. The role also serves as process control board vacation relief in the manufacturing area.

Responsibilities

• Meet all SHE objectives and comply with governmental laws and policies for a manufacturing site. Ensure compliance with HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) standards, promote safety culture through visible leadership, safety observations, audits, near‑miss reporting, and participation in site‑wide safety programs and committees. Champion hazard‑recognition programs, manage operating‑envelope sustainability, deliver safety KPIs, approve and manage safety‑device bypasses, and ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Lead incident investigations, RCA, MOC, PHAs, audits, and other activities related to safety, environmental, quality, reliability, and cost. Provide training, hazard awareness, and behavioral observations; audit crew safety processes; coordinate with the Training department on Safe Work Permitting, LOTO, and related safety training; develop safety plans such as deviation permits and ventilation plans; act as a permit signatory and provide coaching to shift teams; and support periods of high activity or resource shortages.
• Achieve asset production and reliability objectives through execution of projects, vessel inspections, and special assignments. Lead crew safety and project meetings, manage capital, expense, vessel inspection, unit expansion, and process‑improvement projects. Develop equipment return‑to‑service documentation, direct internal and third‑party field activities, provide feedback to Site Shift Leads and Asset Operations Supervisors on manufacturing support needs, drive schedule and budget compliance for manufacturing elements, improve AsCare elements (Housekeeping, Civils, Asset Condition), maintain process knowledge, troubleshoot and resolve issues, draft and revise documents and procedures, enter high‑quality Work Notifications (WN) and follow up to ensure proper visibility, priority, and troubleshooting.
• Assist in training new department employees by working with the Training department to meet training requirements, delivering department‑specific training, and providing progress feedback to the Operations Supervisor and Asset Manager.
• Operate the asset control board/console in vacation‑relief capacity. Ensure safe operation of the process within operating envelopes, lead operators during 12‑hour shifts, complete required operational tasks (operator rounds, inspection checklists, sampling, safe work permits), and enter high‑quality Work Notifications for maintenance needs identified by outside operators.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of operator experience in chemical manufacturing.
• 2+ years of console operator experience or equivalent knowledge.
• Must possess or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card prior to the first day of employment.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship (U.S. citizen or permanent resident).

Skills

• Implementation of life‑critical processes: LOTO, system and process openings, working at heights, hot work, confined space entry, energized electrical work.
• Strong knowledge of chemicals and safe handling.
• Process troubleshooting and problem‑solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Well‑developed teamwork and leadership abilities.
• Self‑initiated learning, time‑management, corrective‑action follow‑through.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams.