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Plains in Houston seeks an experienced HSE professional to lead incident investigations, HRPP processes, and Maximo incident management. You will coordinate with HSE, Operations, Legal, and field teams to ensure timely investigations and actionable lessons.
The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong data and report-writing skills, and the ability to train staff on incident management and learning programs.
Job Type: Regular Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.
Incident Investigations and Event Management Lead, facilitate, and support investigations. Determine the appropriate level and scope of investigation based on the nature, severity, and potential significance of an event. Conduct preliminary information-gathering activities to determine whether a formal investigation is necessary. Support events that may require information gathering, documentation preservation, or legal hold activities even when a formal investigation report or Lessons Learned Bulletin (LLB) is not required. Coordinate with HSE, Operations, Legal, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, throughout the investigation process. Ensure investigation records, findings, and associated action items are accurately documented and maintained. Monitor the timely completion and quality of incident investigations and associated corrective actions. Coordinate with third‑party investigator on investigations, when necessary.
High Risk Potential Program (HRPP) Lead and coordinate the High Risk Potential Process (HRPP) to promote consistent identification, evaluation, review, and organizational learning from events with high‑risk potential. Facilitate monthly HRPP meetings with HSE and Operations to review applicable events, discuss findings, identify trends, and determine opportunities for improvement. Facilitate quarterly HRPP meetings with Leadership to communicate significant events, key findings, recurring themes, and organizational learning opportunities. Develop and coordinate quarterly HRPP Lessons Learned Bulletins (LLBs) to communicate significant findings and lessons across the organization. Develop and maintain the HRPP Annual Book, consolidating significant events, lessons learned, trends, corrective actions, and other relevant information from the program. Partner with the Training organization to develop HRPP‑related training sessions and supporting materials.
Maximo Incident Management Provide functional support and subject matter expertise for HSE incident management processes within Maximo. Conduct field visits and Microsoft Teams training sessions related to incident management. Provide ongoing assurance, coaching, and training to field personnel regarding the documentation of HIDs, Near Misses, and Incidents in Maximo. Perform daily reviews of incident management entries to evaluate data quality, completeness, timeliness, and adherence to established requirements. Release Reviews Participate in release‑review meetings and support the evaluation of applicable release events. Review event information and ask appropriate questions to ensure events are accurately understood, documented, and classified. Update Maximo records as necessary to accurately reflect event details and investigation outcomes. Ensure applicable 7000.1 and 7000.2 documentation is aligned with information recorded in Maximo. Evaluate events to determine whether an investigation by the HSE investigation team is warranted. Work with Operations and HSE stakeholders to resolve discrepancies in event information or documentation.
Regulatory and Organizational Reporting Support U.S. RIMS reporting and associated incident‑management requirements. Maintain accurate and complete incident information necessary to support internal and external reporting requirements. Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to validate incident information prior to reporting. Support audits, assurance activities, and management reviews related to incident management and investigation processes.
Lessons Learned and HSE Communications Develop clear, concise, and actionable communications based on investigations, significant events, emerging trends, and organizational learning. Develop and distribute: Lessons Learned Bulletins (LLBs). HSE Bulletins. HSE Alerts. Work with subject matter experts and stakeholders to validate technical content prior to publication. Translate complex investigation findings into practical learning that employees and leaders can apply in the workplace. Maintain consistency and quality across incident‑related HSE communications.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, professional certifications, and relevant HSE experience may be considered.
Experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental programs, with emphasis on incident management, investigations, or operational safety. Demonstrated experience conducting or facilitating incident investigations and root cause analyses. Experience working with incident‑management systems or enterprise asset‑management systems such as Maximo preferred. Experience analyzing HSE performance metrics, incident trends, and corrective‑action data. Experience developing and delivering HSE training to field and leadership audiences. Experience working collaboratively with Operations, HSE, Training, and other cross‑functional stakeholders.
This position is not eligible for employment‑based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.
The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking.
At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top‑tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting WebCareers@Plains.com.
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We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
At Plains, our vision is to become the premier crude oil and marketing company in the United States and Canada by providing the utmost in value‑added services to our customers, and in doing so, delivering superior returns to our stakeholders.
Safety and Environmental Stewardship: We conduct our business in a manner that is safe for our employees, business partners, communities and the environment.
Ownership and Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are accountable to each other and our stakeholders, including the communities where we live and work.
Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion: We treat each other with respect and fairness, and are committed to an inclusive workplace.
Ethics and Integrity: We do the right thing, obey the law and act with the highest levels of honesty, ethics and integrity.
Teamwork: We foster a collaborative environment and work together to achieve our goals.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation: We are a nimble team that develops and implements creative solutions that deliver value for our stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.