Senior Safety Inspector

SGS; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global safety inspection company is seeking a Senior Safety Inspector in Calgary, Alberta. The role requires at least 8 years of experience in safety within Oil and Gas & Industrial facilities. Candidates must have or be willing to obtain certifications in Occupational Health and Safety, API, and OSHA standards. This field position involves contractor oversight, ensuring compliance with safety requirements, and performing site inspections for safety adherence. Willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years as a Safety Professional.
• Experience in Industrial Facilities.
• API 1169 and API 1184 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and coordinate Safety aspects on construction projects.
• Verify contractor adherence to safety plans.
• Complete worksite inspections for non-conformance issues.

Skills

Experience in Oil and Gas Pipeline

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety

Field Position readiness

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

CSTS Certification

PSTS Certification

OSHA 40 Hour Certification

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

SGS is currently looking for Snr Safety Inspectors in multiple locations. Work will be assigned on a as needed basis and will be paid for the hours/days and other applicable cost items for the hours/days spent on the assigned work. The work duration could be a day or several days or several weeks.

The Senior Safety Inspector is the Company’s authorized representative for non-financial matters and is to inspect and coordinate the Safety aspects on all construction projects and ensure conformance with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Standard and other Company safety related policies, specifications, and requirements.

The Safety Inspector shall, through assurance, validate compliance to company specifications and standards, contractor safety documents inclusive including, but not limited to the Project/Site-Specific Safety Plan(P/SSSP), Emergency Response Plan (ERP), and other contractor hazard control plans and documents within their Safety Management System.

Responsibilities

• Perform Pre-Construction Activities:
  • Interface with the Project Management Team (PMT) to build relationships and gain knowledge of the project scope of work (SOW).
  • Assist in performing Pre-Construction Hazard Assessments (PCHA).
  • Participate in Project Kickoff meetings.
  • Be familiar with applicable Standards and Specifications for the project SOW.
• Provide Contractor Oversight During Construction:
  • Provide direct support to the Contractor Safety Management Team (CSMT) Safety Specialist (CSMSS) and Construction Manager (CM), ensuring they are kept aware of any developing safety issues, trends, and/or incidents.
  • Routinely liaise with Field Safety Specialist (FSS) and the contractor site safety representative.
  • Verify the contractor is implementing and adhering to their P/SSSP, ERP, and other contractor hazard control plans and documents within their Safety Management System.
  • Review and understand contractor Safe Work Practices & Job Safety/Hazard Analysis for the work they are assigned to oversee and hold contractor accountable to execute the work per the procedures.
  • Support the identification and mitigation of STCKY (Stuff That Can Kill You) hazards to prevent Significant Injuries & Fatality (SIF) incidents.
  • Complete worksite inspections to identify safety non-conformance issues, report to appropriate supervision, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Complete the daily reports, including support of safety reporting (e.g., SHAREs and Near Misses), in accordance with applicable Company Inspection Standards.
  • Verify contractors develop and implement effective corrective measures for identified deficiencies.
  • Conduct site-specific safety orientations in conjunction with Operations and contractor safety representatives.
  • Use stop work authority to immediately stop work activity and notify supervision of unsafe conditions and/or acts.
  • Ensure all site personnel are aware of their obligation to use stop work authority.
  • Provide safety leadership, expertise, and guidance to other inspection staff and project personnel.
  • Create and foster a positive work environment and a proactive safety culture.
  • Conduct work site safety walk downs and note any discrepancies.
  • Lead and participate in the celebration of health and safety successes.
  • Participate in all applicable project-related meetings (e.g., pre-job, tailgate, hazard assessments, safety standdown, lessons learned, close-out, and special safety meetings).
  • Ensure all incidents and near hits are promptly reported to on-site supervision, CSMSS, and FSS.
  • Identify safety non-conformance issues, report to appropriate supervision, and ensure that corrective actions are implemented.
  • Support the development of Critical Actual (CA) / Critical Potential (CP) alerts.
  • Review all incidents and near hits with CSMSS, FSS, CM, and the contractor's site safety representative.
  • Help develop appropriate corrective action plans when required.
  • Participate in incident prevention, investigation (including input for incident classification), analyses, and preparation of reports and summaries.
  • Provide contractors with relevant (internal or external) health and safety bulletins.
  • Maintain files of applicable safety documentation (e.g., inspections reports and site observations).
  • Review the contractor's health and safety performance with the site safety representative before demobilizing.
  • Participation in lessons learned and close-out meeting(s).
  • Identify innovation and value creation opportunities related to construction safety aspects.
  • Additional tasks as required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years in the Oil and Gas Pipeline and/or Industrial Facilities Experience as a Safety Professional.
• A Degree/Diploma or Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is preferred.
• API 1169 and API 1184 certification are preferred, not required.
• Specifically trained in one or more of the following (or equivalent training and experience):
  • CSTS;
  • PSTS;
  • OSHA 40 Hour;
  • Leadership for Safety Excellence;
  • Supervisor Training in Accident Reduction Techniques;
  • Safety Training for Jobsite Supervisors; and/or
• This is a field position. The applicants have to be willing to travel.

Additional Information

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.