Safety Specialist

Position Summary

This professional position will lead in the development and implementation of occupational safety and health, and process safety management practices, policies and procedures. This position will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of safety training and field verification. Position will also have responsibility for assisting with conceptual design and project engineering/management of safety and health related to capital and expense projects to include fire detection and suppression systems, vapor detection and monitoring systems, mitigation systems, etc.

Additionally, the position will be responsible for interfacing with operations, maintenance, projects and contractor personnel on complex issues. The incumbent will act as the emergency response coordinator tracking training, scheduling drills and assisting with recruitment of personnel for the medical, rescue and hazmat teams and be an active member of at least two of the teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety. Related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Professional Health and/or Safety certification preferred.

• 5+ years of safety experience or equivalent plant safety experience. 8+ plus years related experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of safe work permitting, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulatory standards.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions as needed.
• Fluent in English, oral and written required.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.

• Responsible for assisting the Manager Safety & Process Safety in reviewing, revising and implementing company Safety and Health policies, procedures and systems to promote worker safety and health.
• Collect, analyze, review, and maintain safety related records associated with the operation of the facility (LOTO records, Confined Space Permits, etc.), preparing reports as requested.
• Coordinate health initiatives including IH monitoring, audiograms, respiratory fit testing, etc.
• Assist in the development and implementation of employee safety training guides and materials and train new hires, contractors, and site personnel.
• Provide leadership in Continuous Improvement for facility; including participating in Safety Working group and the Safety Strong Initiative.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets in the online Application and the backup paper SDS file.
• Ensure accurate completion of OSHA Forms 300, 300A and 301 (Recordable Case Log & forms).
• Identify health and safety issues and develop problem‑solving strategies.
• Support emergency response team activities for medical rescue and hazmat team activities.
• Conduct internal audits and field verification inspections for all general health and safety, and process safety management programs, working with management and employees on the abatement of hazards.
• Assist with the implementation of the Facility Security Plan, including periodic inspections.
• Support the Facility’s Radiation Safety Program as needed.
• Interface with the Contractor Safety Program including auditing contractor safe work practices, verifying training/certification and compliance with facility and/or field rules, as well as the ISNet World program.
• Drive proper incident and near‑miss reporting and investigations for all health and safety incidents.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Regularly communicate and collaborate with Supervisor on progress status, concerns and questions.
• Continuously build team relationships by maintaining a high level of field presence and being a positive influence on the plant safety culture.
• Assist the Safety Manager in the medical case management for worker injury and/or illnesses.
• Manage the plant gas detection equipment and ensure that the instruments are maintained and serviced by a contractor as appropriate.
• Work with the PSM Specialist in the management of the PSM program and conducting process safety reviews.
• Provide after hours and turnaround (12 hr. shift) support as needed.
• Expose to work near potentially volatile and combustible…