Safety Specialist

Island Energy Services (IES) exists to make life better for everyone in Hawai'i. We are proud to be a local company and a leader in the logistics and distribution of energy products through our network of six terminals and nearly 60 retail locations throughout Oahu, Maui, Moloka'i and Hawai'i islands. IES is the official licensee of the Texaco brand in Hawai'i.  

At the heart of IES, are our four core values: Kīnā'ole, Aloha, Lōkahi and Hoʻohana. These core values are embedded into how we work, live and achieve operational and financial excellence. IES’ strong commitment to a Culture of Excellence are embodied through our action of the 4 B’s
- Believe, Behave, Belong and Become.

The Safety Specialist (SS) position provides general to complex level support in the design, planning and execution of safety, security, and emergency response systems for IES. Incumbent is expected to have proficient knowledge of federal and state safety and health compliance regulations and is responsible for assembling written updates to applicable guidelines, policies, programs and initiatives that support the safety and security of IES personnel, assets and operations.

Desired competencies include: accuracy, attention to detail, proficiency in managing relationships and information as it relates to safety, security and emergency management activities. The ideal candidate must be able to establish priorities under tight deadlines and have a proven track record as a motivated, self-starter who can work on multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in public speaking and classroom training is required.

Prior relevant experience in the energy and or retail or similar industries is strongly preferred.

• Supports the SSEM Team with driving the safety culture to align with the four B’s
  - Believe, Behave, Belong, Become, and ultimately, towards an incident-free workplace.
• Support the safety management systems such as safe work practices, contractor safety, training, assessments, and continuous improvement processes. Additional processes that are supported include management of change, process hazards reviews, incident investigations.
• Manages radio communication system, gas detection equipment, and safety data sheet database.
• Assists with industrial hygiene monitoring.

• Assists with managing the emergency response systems, including plans, programs, and policies. This includes development, implementation, training, assessment, and continuous improvement of system elements.
• Builds relationships with municipal fire departments and other company partners.
• Supports the SSEM team with spill drill coordination.

• Works with the SSEM Team to ensure compliance with the Maritime Transportation Security Act requirements.

• Partners with Retail Operations leadership to promote safe operations across IES retail locations through site assessments, training, incident management, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provides guidance on customer, employee, contractor, and fuel-handling safety, including emergency response, spill prevention, construction activities, and facility projects.

• Works effectively with coworkers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive, positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical solutions; and respecting the diversity of the IES workforce in actions, words, and deeds.

• Performs other duties consistent with the scope of the position.
• Maintains commitment to a high standard of compliance with all IES policies and procedures and reports actual and potential concerns as appropriate to management to ensure IES core value of Kīnā'ole, doing the right thing.
• Must be able to draft guidelines, processes and procedures and other written documents.
• As assigned, lead SSEM special projects across business units of IES.

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