Specialist - Safety
The Terminal Safety Specialist role is responsible for safety and regulatory compliance matters for terminal operations. This position will support operations and drive corporate safety fundamentals to help ensure the Energy Transfer safety culture and goals are achieved.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and monitor the Energy Transfer safety programs, policies and procedures to achieve safety goals and objectives.
Facilitate and deliver safety training to terminal employees and site specific training to contractors that align with OSHA and Energy Transfer requirements and best practices.
Conduct safety field audits to ensure compliance is being achieved in regards to company policy, procedure and government regulatory requirements.
Actively support terminal operations related to Critical Safe Work Practices (CSWP) including but not limited to, Defensive Driving, Confined Safety Entry, Energy Isolation, Safe Work Permits, Electrical Safety and Excavation Safety.
Support customer safety audits by evaluating and addressing safety concerns or gaps to help develop and maintain long-term customers.
Participates in Incident Management System (IMS) investigations, Job Observations and Safety Audits and assists with the resolution and development of countermeasures and corrective actions.
Work closely with terminal management and field operations to create a productive and positive flow of safety related information.
Assume the role of Alternate - Facility Security Officer/Facility Security Officer.
- Work closely with Emergency Response as needed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
- Possesses strong interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a potentially stressful environment.
- Have strong knowledge of safety standards and regulations
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise excellent judgement and common sense
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record satisfactory to the company
- The Specialist/Representative level requires a HS Diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of job-related experience
- The Senior Specialist/Senior Representative level requires a BHS Diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of job-related experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; CSP, ASP, CIH or other degreed professional certification.
- Ability to perform incident investigations using appropriate techniques and to identify and correct root causes
- Demonstrated ability to calculate and analyze safety metrics including TRIR, LTIR and SIR
- Extensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of the various federal and state agencies having jurisdiction over the Energy Transfer Houston Location.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in changing climate conditions and a plant environment.
- Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
- Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protections, footwear, FRC).
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, handle or feel, and reach with hands or arms.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.