Associate Specialist - Safety

Sunoco; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP is seeking an experienced Health & Safety professional to support regional pipeline systems, terminals, and marine facilities. You will implement safety policies, regulatory compliance, and training programs while coordinating with operations and engineering teams.

The role includes conducting audits, investigations, and hazard analyses, as well as supporting PSM/RMP activities and emergency preparedness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience with OSHA requirements and familiarity with PSM/RMP, emergency response, and industrial safety practices preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, coordination, training, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and as part of a regional team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate field safety audits, inspections, hazard assessments, corporate observations, and corrective-action follow-up at assigned facilities.
• Deliver employee safety training, including Critical Life Skills, HAZWOPER, powered industrial trucks, aerial lifts, CPR/First Aid, bloodborne pathogens, driver awareness, and task-specific programs.
• Lead or assist with investigations of injuries, near misses, spills, fires, equipment damage, and other incidents; document findings, identify causes, and track corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Review field work practices, permits, job safety analyses, contractor activities, confined-space entry, atmospheric monitoring, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and other high-risk tasks.
• Support development, review, implementation, and periodic updates of safety procedures, standards, and training materials.
• Provide safety assistance and guidance to Operations, Engineering, Environmental, maintenance, and contractor personnel.
• PSM/RMP: Support implementation and ongoing compliance with applicable OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements.
• Assist with PHAs, MOC, PSSRs, operating procedures, training, audits, and corrective-action tracking.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Environmental personnel to maintain PSM/RMP records and training documentation.
• Assist with safety incident investigations, emergency response planning, and periodic reviews of safeguards.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation

Coordination

Training

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field

Job description

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Position Summary:

Provides occupational health and safety support across regional pipeline systems, terminals, marine and dock facilities, and associated operations. Supports implementation of company safety policies, regulatory compliance, employee training, audits, incident investigations, emergency preparedness, industrial hygiene, and contractor safety. Assists with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) activities at applicable facilities, working collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Environmental, and other subject-matter experts.

Position Accountabilities:

Conduct and coordinate field safety audits, inspections, hazard assessments, corporate observations, and corrective-action follow-up at assigned facilities.

Coordinate and deliver employee safety training, including Critical Life Skills, HAZWOPER, powered industrial trucks, aerial lifts, CPR/First Aid, bloodborne pathogens, driver awareness, and task-specific programs.

Lead or assist with investigations of injuries, near misses, spills, fires, equipment damage, and other incidents; document findings, identify causes, and track corrective actions and lessons learned.

Review field work practices, permits, job safety analyses, contractor activities, confined-space entry, atmospheric monitoring, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and other high-risk tasks.

Support development, review, implementation, and periodic updates of safety procedures, standards, and training materials.

Provide safety assistance and guidance to Operations, Engineering, Environmental, maintenance, and contractor personnel.

Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP):

Support implementation and ongoing compliance with applicable OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements for covered processes and facilities.

Assist with process hazard analyses (PHAs), management of change (MOC), pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs), operating procedures, employee training, compliance audits, and corrective-action tracking.

Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Environmental personnel to maintain PSM/RMP program records, training documentation, and supporting compliance materials.

Assist with process safety incident investigations, emergency response planning, and periodic reviews of covered-process safeguards and procedures.

Additional Operational Responsibilities:

Coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring, assessments, respiratory protection, medical surveillance, and fit-testing activities with qualified providers and Operations.

Support gas detection equipment programs, including monitoring practices, calibration, docking systems, troubleshooting, and applicable LEL monitoring activities.

Assist with emergency preparedness, tabletop and field exercises, severe-weather response planning, spill response, and local emergency-response coordination.

Help maintain safety records, regulatory compliance calendars, training assignments, contractor qualification reviews, and appropriate facility access or credentialing coordination.

Assist with environmental and occupational safety activities related to maintenance, construction, marine operations, and day-to-day field work.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Additional specialized or technical courses and/or training preferred.

Experience Requirement:

Approximately five years of health and safety experience preferred, ideally in pipelines, terminals, petroleum, chemicals, or industrial operations.

Knowledge of applicable OSHA requirements and familiarity with PSM/RMP, emergency response, and industrial safety practices preferred.

Strong communication, documentation, coordination, training, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and as part of a regional team.

Ability to travel regularly throughout the region, respond to operational needs, and be on call as assigned.

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.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Sunoco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local 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.

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