Sr. Safety Specialist

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Sr. Safety Specialist
This position serves as the technical resource to the Health and Safety group and the rest of the refinery.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with all levels of the organization to support the development of facility H&S programs, procedures, safe work practices, campaigns, etc.

• Participate as a member of one of the facilities Business Teams.

• Analyze safety performance and statistics.

• Lead/participate in various safety committees.

• Develop, conduct, and participate in safety meetings.

• Participate in the maintenance and continuous improvement of the existing safety programs for the refinery.

• Lead and perform safety audits and planned general inspections.

• Support and participate in incident and near miss investigations.

• Develop and implement general and specialized training presentations, materials, and testing for regulatory, required, and topic-specific training.

• Assist field supervision with loss control efforts including hazard assessment and control.

• Interface with contractors in respect to adhering to safety policies/standards and related safety and health activities.

• Serve as a resource to provide information and interpretation on safety regulations, procedures and practices.

• Participate in pre-plans and work activities for high-risk jobs.

• Perform Job Hazards Analysis for specific job tasks when necessary.

• Provide safety support turnarounds, capital projects, and other engineering projects while ensuring compliance with facility standards and federal and local regulatory requirements.

• Perform technical writing functions that include developing and editing communication materials, standards, plans, and reports.

• Provide H&S oversight to refinery workforce related to confined space entry, hot work, safe work practices, and other related health, safety, or industrial hygiene matters.

• Maintain a level of H&S related knowledge and expertise through periodic job function training or skill development.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety or related course of study preferred.

• 5+ years’ safety and/or industrial hygiene experience required.

• Experience in a petroleum, chemical, or manufacturing plant preferred