EH&S Specialist

The EH&S Specialist for Apache Corporation will be a member of Apache’s Onshore EH&S team supporting operations within US Onshore Assets reporting to the EH&S Manager.

This role will be primarily responsible for the following:

• Responsible for assisting Apache personnel in implementing and maintaining an effective safety program to provide a safe working environment for all employees;
• Works with line management to ensure that personnel receive appropriate training required in safety;
• Participates as required in accident/incident investigations and case management of injuries/incidents;
• Maintains accurate accident/incident records and prepares reports for management;
• Travel to the field to learn what best practices are being implemented in areas and communicate these to other areas;
• Conducts and participates in reviews, inspections and audits of contractor operations to continually improve health and safety performance; focused on building the safety culture of the entire team;
• Participates in the incident management process and responds as needed at any time day or night to events;
• Leads in the development and execution of specific health and safety assurance processes;
• Analyze organizational risks and take necessary steps to mitigate potential incidents;
• Monitors and controls the organization’s safety standards in accordance with OSHA and State regulations and Apache policies;
• Maintains professional knowledge of protective equipment and existing and proposed changes in Federal and State safety regulations;
• Develops and conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and quality assurance material and equipment requisition, new and modified process reviews and evaluates non-routine work;
• Coordinate any contractor oversight training required for Apache personnel that work with contractors;
• Provide regular on-site field health and safety support (review of JSA’s, work permits, orientations, field audits, inspections, etc.);
• Lead safety meetings as requested;
• Provide EH&S orientations for the area as directed; and
• Perform tasks and support for additional topics as requested by supervisor.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
• 3-5 years of oil and gas experience required;
• EH&S experience preferred;
• Intermediate knowledge of industry and government EH&S standards and regulations;
• Proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint;
• The willingness and ability to travel to field locations in order to fulfill the responsibilities of this position;
• Solid problem solving skills with a focus on results;
• Effective interpersonal and team communication skills;
• Team player who is self-motivated
• Intermediate experience in conducting and leading root cause investigations;
• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer;
• The field travel aspects of the position will require the Incumbent to travel frequently (90%) to field locations and must be able to meet the following physical requirements:
  • Climb stairs and ladders, climb over objects or structures be able to jump a few feet horizontally and be able to walk at speed as great as 4½ miles per hour;
  • Lifting and handling objects of up to 50 lbs;
  • Capable of safely evacuating facilities having no physical condition which might impede escape (or escape by others) from a location; and
  • Have the ability to adapt to adverse environmental conditions i.e., extreme cold, or heat, and humidity.

The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:

• Communication:
  Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
• Results:
  Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
• Collaboration:
  
  Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
• Culture:
  Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.

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