Associate Specialist - Safety

Sunoco LP; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP seeks an experienced Occupational Health & Safety professional to support safety across regional pipelines and terminals. You will audit operations, deliver training, investigate incidents, and help implement PSM/RMP programs.

Strong communication and ability to travel regionally are essential. Preferred candidates hold a bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field, with five years of industry experience and familiarity with OSHA requirements and field safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, EH&S, or related field preferred.
• Approximately five years of health and safety experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements; familiarity with PSM/RMP and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field safety audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and follow-up actions.
• Deliver employee safety training, including High-risk and compliance programs.
• Lead or assist investigations of injuries, near misses, spills, and incidents; document findings and corrective actions.
• Review field practices, permits, job safety analyses, and contractor activities.
• Support development and updates of safety procedures and training materials.
• Provide safety guidance to Operations, Engineering, Environmental, and maintenance staff.
• Support PSM/RMP program records, training documentation, and compliance materials.
• Assist with process safety incident investigations and emergency planning.
• Coordinate environmental and occupational safety activities for field operations.

Skills

Safety audits

Training delivery

Incident investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety

Relevant certifications (PSM/RMP, etc.)

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.

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.