Utilities Project & Safety Specialist

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. This role also serves as process control board vacation relief in the manufacturing area.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountability 1 – Safety, Health, Security, and Environment (HSSE) leadership

  • Meet all SHE objectives and comply with governmental laws and policies for the manufacturing site.
  • Ensure compliance with INEOS Life Saving Rules and 20 Safety Principles.
  • Promote safety culture through visible field leadership, safety observations, audits, and near‑miss reporting.
  • Sponsor participation in site‑wide safety programs and committees.
  • Champion hazard‑recognition programs and continuously stimulate employee safety awareness.
  • Track, report, and assess sustainability of operating envelopes.
  • Deliver against personnel and process safety KPIs; suggest interventions for measurable improvement.
  • Initiate safety‑device bypass approvals and manage removal per procedure.
  • Conduct work in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.
  • Lead daily task planning, incident investigations (RCA), MOC processes, PHAs, near‑miss reviews, and audits.
  • Ensure proper training and hazard awareness for operations personnel; provide coaching where gaps exist.
  • Perform task‑specific behavioral observations on prioritized tasks.
  • Audit crew personal safety/risk processes and work with areas to improve.
  • Coordinate with Training on safety‑related operations training (Safe Work Permitting, LOTO, etc.).
  • Participate in and develop safety plans such as deviation permits and ventilation plans.
  • Provide Safe Work Permit coaching/guidance as a permit signatory.
  • Support the site during high‑activity periods or resource shortages (e.g., turnarounds, holidays).

• Accountability 2 – Project execution, vessel inspections, and reliability

  • Achieve asset production and reliability objectives through projects, vessel inspections, and special assignments.
  • Lead or participate in crew safety and project meetings as directed by management.
  • Lead capital, expense, vessel inspection, unit expansion, and process‑improvement projects.
  • Develop equipment return‑to‑service documentation for assigned projects.
  • Direct field activities of internal and third‑party workers to ensure safe, reliable outcomes.
  • Provide Site Shift Leads and Asset Operations Supervisors feedback on Manufacturing support needs for proper scheduling.
  • Drive schedule and budget compliance for Manufacturing elements of project execution.
  • Improve AsCare Elements 1 (Housekeeping), 2 (Civils), and 3 (Asset Condition) to meet annual targets.
  • Gain and maintain process knowledge of units; use it to troubleshoot, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions.
  • Draft and revise documents and procedures as needed.
  • Enter high‑quality Work Notifications (WN) without rework; communicate repair scope to the asset work execution team.
  • Follow up on submitted WNs to ensure proper visibility and priority; address rejected WNs with operators.

• Accountability 3 – Training and development of new department employees

  • Work with the Training department to ensure new employees meet training requirements.
  • Deliver department‑specific training to new trainees.
  • Provide feedback on trainee progress to the Operations Supervisor and, when requested, the Asset Manager.

• Accountability 4 – Asset control board/console operation (vacation relief)

  • Operate the process control board safely within operating envelopes during vacation relief shifts.
  • Lead operators during 12‑hour shifts and ensure completion of required operational tasks (operator rounds, inspection checklists, sampling, safe work permits).
  • Enter high‑quality Work Notifications for maintenance needs identified by outside operators and communicate scope to the asset work execution team.

Required Profile

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 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.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship (U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident).

Technical Skills

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