Field Safety Coordinator

CF Industries Inc; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries Inc. is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety professional to promote safe work practices, support EHSS programs, and coach employees across the complex in Donaldsonville, LA. You will help develop and enforce safety procedures, conduct audits, and lead risk assessments.

Ideal candidates have 6–10 years in occupational safety, a related degree, and relevant certifications. The role requires strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of OSHA and other safety standards.
• Experience with safety audits and inspections.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Must maintain TWIC card and valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and conditions by coaching employees.
• Assist EHSS in responding to safety suggestions and concerns.
• Develop and revise EHSS procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Address safety concerns with plant supervision and implement controls.
• Lead risk assessments and participate in JHAs/JSAs.
• Conduct safety audits/inspections of equipment, areas, and practices.
• Provide safety training and support for hazard identification and risk prevention.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety audits

Communication

Time management

TWIC card

Education

OSH degree (4-year or 2-year)

Job description

Business Area: Environmental, Health & Safety

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and conditions within the complex by coaching employees (i.e., using communication skills, mentoring, developing trust, etc.). Retain an overall understanding of the processes and regulatory safety requirements and foster a working relationship with facility employees to assist in compliance with requirements.
• Collect safety suggestions in the field. Assist the EHSS Department in providing a timely response to employee safety suggestions and concerns.
• Fosters discussion and feedback from assigned areas on possible new safety programs and initiatives.
• Assist with development of new, and revision of current, EHSS procedures to provide a safe work environment for employees. Provide feedback to EHSS Department contacts.
• Assist plant supervision/management in addressing safety concerns and implementing acceptable safety practices/conditions.
• Assist in initiating appropriate controls (engineering, administrative, PPE) to reduce hazard exposure to the lowest levels feasible.
• Participate in Job Hazard/Safety Analyses (JHAs/JSAs) that are completed in assigned areas to help ensure safety issues are identified and addressed.
• Research and recommend resources/equipment to ensure compliance with facility safety programs (i.e., PPE, tools, equipment, etc.).
• Through personal contacts with plant employees (e.g., hold/attend morning safety discussions, interact with small work groups, conduct EHS training sessions, etc.), ensure employees have the skills, knowledge, and training to effectively implement the corporate and facility EHSS policies.
• Monitors daily plant activities to assist with questions or concerns.
• Review and provide oversight of regulatory requirements ensuring compliance with existing regulations and Company initiatives and standards dealing with safety for the complex. Collect and assess data on safety program effectiveness.
• Instruct and consult on high-risk field permitting activities and provide information on safety related field activities.
• Identify safety risks and lead the development of control measures to minimize hazards.
• Perform regular safety audits and inspections of equipment, work areas, and practices. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and address any non-compliance issues promptly. Regular review of permits including on-site review for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide coaching, guidance and support on hazard identification, risk prevention and mitigation, safety regulations, and policies to promote safe work practices and conditions.
• Conduct safety training or education programs ensuring employees have the skills, knowledge, and training to effectively implement corporate and EHS policies.
• Provide support to industrial hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, personal and continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos abatement plans.
• Conduct meetings, routine safety walks, and field safety audits and inspections.
• Champion safety operational excellence including implementing established safety procedures and protocols for each job, identifying hazards or incidents, and communicating findings using established procedures.
• Understand and comply with established processes and procedures designed to support internal controls efforts. Identify and bring to the attention of management internal controls deficiencies.
• Assist in implementation of the industrial hygiene exposure monitoring program for the designated areas of the complex.
• Responsible for contacting field environmental coordinator for assistance related to environmental matters encountered on a daily basis.
• Experience with health, safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental standards and their application in the field.
• Experience with safety audits and inspections.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and other relevant safety standards.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead training sessions and foster a positive safety culture.
• Working understanding of chemical operations, safety systems, and H&S metrics.
• Strong time management and organizational skills; including the ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks with competing demands
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local standards, codes, regulations, and laws
• Meet position Fit-for-Duty requirements
• Maintain/carry current TWIC card and valid Driver’s License

Work Experience, Education, and Certifications (preferred)

• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in Occupational Safety and Health,
• 4-year or 2-year degree in OSH from an accredited institution,
• Safety-related Certifications (e.g., CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, COSS, CIH, etc.)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [e-mail] .