Safety Specialist

Overview

The Safety Specialist is responsible for integrating health, environmental, and safety (HES) practices into the daily operations of a cross-functional team, including production operations and support functions for construction and I&E projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and company HES policies within oil and gas operations.

This will be a 7&7 position with the great majority of the schedule being offshore or at site locations.

Responsibilities

 

• Develop and implement new and existing programs designed to improve HES performance. 

• Plan and coordinate emergency response activities. 

• Conduct audits and assessments, maintaining accurate records. 

• Handle internal and external HES reporting. 

• Develop and prepare written reports on safety and environmental matters. 
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Qualifications

 

• 2+ years of experience in health, environmental, and safety (HES) within oil and gas operations. 

• Competency in excavation and trenching, lifting/hoisting operations, and safety oversight of subcontractors on job sites. 

• Demonstrated proactive attitude towards personal safety and the safety of co-workers, contractors, and the public. 

• Working knowledge of HES regulatory requirements at federal, state, and local levels. 

• Experience in developing, delivering, and managing safety, health, and environmental programs. 

• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to influence behaviors to create a safer working environment. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Proven ability to collaborate with employees, contractors, landowners, city officials, and regulatory personnel to reduce safety and environmental incidents. 

• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. 

• Team-oriented, flexible, self-starter with minimal supervision. 

• Proficient in computer skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required; HES-related degree or certifications strongly preferred. 

• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus. 

• Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements, including background check, drug test, hair follicle test, MVR, agility, and fit-for-duty assessment. 

• Strong initiative and self-starter, with the ability to keep neat and accurate records.