Refinery Safety Leader

Refinery Safety LeaderPBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We have an opportunity at our Martinez Refinery in California and are seeking a talented Refinery Safety Leader to join our team as a pivotal member that would play a key role here at PBF Energy.

The RSL serves as the on-shift Emergency Response (ER) and Health and Safety (H&S) Representative for the refinery.  They work in partnership with the Refinery Team Leader (RTL) and Shift Team Leaders (STL) to provide safety leadership and emergency response services for the refinery. The RSL will lead and facilitate fire and ER training on and off shift for their team.

They work in partnership with the Safety Manager and the Fire Chief to provide safety consultation and auditing services and support safe work permitting for the refinery. The RSL reports to the Fire Chief.

A key component of the RSL position is to provide overall ER coordination for response to emergencies outside of normal business hours. This includes acting as Incident Commander, High-Angle/Confined Space Rescue Team Lead, Medical Team Lead, and On-Shift Battalion Chief, requiring they maintain appropriate ER certifications.

Job Responsibilities May Include:
· Provide ER support which includes acting as on-shift ER team lead/Incident Commander, coordinating with outside ER agencies, and completing after-incident/after-drill critiques.
· Provide 24/7 Health and Safety coverage and leadership at the refinery for general H&S activities, including:
· First response to injuries and illnesses
· Permitting·       Field auditing
· Safety consultations and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
· Industrial hygiene monitoring
· Leading safety discussions during daily production meetings
· Perform rounds of refinery while on shift to help identify potential incidents
· Ensure refinery is staffed and equipped to support potential ER by reviewing and documenting available response personnel and equipment while working with STLs and RTL to close gaps
· Conduct on and off shift training for ER teams and operations including fire crew training, drills, SCBA/airline, Driver/Operator, and permit training
· Assist the Safety Department with the development of safety programs and safety training
· Complete initial investigation for safety incidents, including illnesses and injuries, or process safety incidents to prevent reoccurrence and evaluate/mitigate potential hazards

Position Specific Requirements:

Work Schedule:

Required to work a rotating shift schedule, including night, and weekend coverage and some holidays

Participate in callout and standby coverage as needed

Physical Requirements:

Climb ladders

Walk up and down steps

Work in the Following Conditions:

Work at heights

Work in compact and confined spaces

Work outside in inclement weather

Participation in the ER Teams, which includes high angle rescue, trauma intervention medical team, and fire department.  This requires using rescue and fire suppression equipment (e.g., ladders, hoses, etc.), donning full-body Fire Retardant gear, and using a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).  Required certifications necessary to participate in these teams must be maintained.

Possess a valid Driver’s License Candidate must have active TWIC card or be able to obtain a TWIC card. Information can be found at

Minimum Qualifications:

High-School Diploma or GED/equivalent

Health and Safety or Emergency Response experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years’ operations or maintenance experience in a refinery or similar industry setting

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification with previous EMT experienceONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE…