Senior Safety Specialist

Plum Gas Solutions; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Plum Gas Solutions in Odessa, TX is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist III to support and improve environmental, health, and safety programs across the organization. You will conduct risk assessments, lead incident investigations, deliver training, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, MIOSHA, and other regulatory requirements.

You will partner with HR, Operations, and Facilities to promote a strong safety culture, track safety KPIs, and reduce workplace risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, logistics, or similar environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, MIOSHA, and other regulatory frameworks
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and safety training
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, MIOSHA, and all applicable regulations
• Support the development, rollout, and maintenance of safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Conduct hazard assessments, job safety analyses, and recommend corrective actions
• Lead or support incident reporting, root‑cause analysis, and follow‑up corrective actions
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and emergency response drills
• Assist with waste management, environmental reporting, and sustainability initiatives
• Track and report safety KPIs, incident trends, and audit findings
• Conduct site inspections, compliance audits, and follow‑up on corrective actions
• Support emergency response planning and readiness activities
• Partner with HR, Operations, and Facilities to align EHS initiatives with organizational goals
• Identify opportunities to enhance safety culture and improve EHS processes

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, OH&S, Engineering

Job description

An experienced safety professional responsible for supporting and improving environmental, health, and safety programs across the organization. This role conducts risk assessments, leads incident investigations, delivers training, and ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, MIOSHA, and other regulatory requirements. The Specialist III partners with HR, Operations, and Facilities to promote a strong safety culture and reduce workplace risk.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, MIOSHA, and all applicable regulations
• Support the development, rollout, and maintenance of safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Conduct hazard assessments, job safety analyses, and recommend corrective actions
• Lead or support incident reporting, root‑cause analysis, and follow‑up corrective actions
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and emergency response drills
• Assist with waste management, environmental reporting, and sustainability initiatives
• Track and report safety KPIs, incident trends, and audit findings
• Conduct site inspections, compliance audits, and follow‑up on corrective actions
• Support emergency response planning and readiness activities
• Partner with HR, Operations, and Facilities to align EHS initiatives with organizational goals
• Identify opportunities to enhance safety culture and improve EHS processes

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, logistics, or similar environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, MIOSHA, and other regulatory frameworks
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and safety training
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Education and Experience

• Professional certifications such as ASP, CHMM, or progress toward CSP
• Experience with ISO 14001/45001 systems or sustainability programs
• Advanced training in incident investigation or industrial hygiene

Leader Responsibilities

• n/a

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities
• 10%

Other duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.