Specialist, Field Safety

Enterprise Products; Monahans (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Products is seeking a Field Safety Specialist to lead safety processes for the Monahans region. Responsibilities include daily safety support for Operations, Maintenance, and Shared Services personnel, and close coordination with local supervisors to ensure compliance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Safety or a related field, 5+ years in industrial safety, incident investigation experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field; extensive experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Certification in Safety field is preferred.
• Incident Investigation experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in an industrial setting or in the Safety field.
• Must be self-motivated to gain knowledge of regulatory affairs in the Safety Management areas.
• Working knowledge of midstream energy industry facilities such as pipelines, stations, storage, terminals, or processing facilities is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence various individuals and groups across organizational lines is required.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize to support multiple groups.
• Must be a self-starter with initiative to enhance work processes.
• Ability to evaluate issues, define requirements, and implement action plans to accomplish goals.
• Mobility to walk and access field assets and ROW is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time is required.
• Must live within one hour of report to location or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Daily Safety support of local area Operations, Maintenance, and Shared Services personnel.
• Maintain close communication with local Maintenance and Operations Supervisors and Managers.
• On-site support of high-risk projects and maintenance activities with a focus on Job Planning/Prep, Equipment Isolation, Equipment Clearing, Excavations and Hot Work/Atmospheric Monitoring.
• Track the progress and status of open audit / ESS action items and assist in completion where possible.
• Visit all control rooms, shops, work sites, pipeline projects, and other field activities to check safety practices and procedures.
• Attend and participate in Operation’s Job Planning, contractor pre-bid, and shutdown meetings with input relative to safety items.
• Conduct walk-through safety and housekeeping inspections with local management and supervisory personnel.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate Emergency Response Training schools/programs.
• Participate on Regional Safety Committees.
• Conduct compliance-audit of permit system and provide written report of results/deficiencies to Area Supervision.
• Maintain condition and operability of Emergency Response equipment.
• Oversee/coordinate contract service/inspection of plant fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus, detectors and other safety equipment.
• Conduct/coordinate classroom and field training meetings as needed.
• Assist Operations and Maintenance Supervision in preparation of materials for monthly safety meetings.
• Serve as member of Incident Investigation Team.
• Assist area management teams in overall compliance of OSHA/PSM/RMP policies.

Skills

Safety leadership

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Field operations support

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Willingness to travel

Relocation willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety

Job description

Primary Location

USA-Texas-Monahans

What you will be doing

The Field Safety Specialist position is a leadership role established to oversee application of the Safety processes for the respective region. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Daily Safety support of local area Operations, Maintenance, and Shared Services personnel.
• Maintain close communication with local Maintenance and Operations Supervisors and Managers.
• On-site support of high-risk projects and maintenance activities with a focus on Job Planning/Prep, Equipment Isolation, Equipment Clearing, Excavations and Hot Work/Atmospheric Monitoring.
• Track the progress and status of open audit / ESS action items and assist in completion where possible.
• Visit all control rooms, shops, work sites, pipeline projects, and other field activities on a routine basis to make observations and check compliance and implementation of established safety practices and procedures.
• Attend and participate in Operation’s Job Planning, contractor pre-bid, and shutdown meetings with input relative to safety items, activities, and requirements.
• Conduct walk-through safety and housekeeping inspections with local management and/or unit and area supervisory personnel, including on Greenfield Projects.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate Emergency Response Training schools/programs.
• Participate on Regional Safety Committees.
• Conduct compliance-audit of permit system and provide written report of results/deficiencies to Area Supervision.
• Maintain condition and operability of Emergency Response equipment.
• Oversee/coordinate and monitor contract service/inspection of plant fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus, portable gas detectors and other applicable fire/safety equipment.
• Conduct/coordinate classroom and field training meetings as needed.
• Assist Operations and Maintenance Supervision in preparation of materials for monthly safety meetings.
• Serve as member of Incident Investigation Team.
• Assist respective area management teams in overall compliance of OSHA/PSM/RMP policies.

What Your Background Should Look Like (minimum Qualifications)
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or other relevant technical field required; extensive experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Certification in the Safety field is preferred.
• Incident Investigation experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in an industrial setting or in the Safety field.
• Must be self- motivated to gain knowledge of regulatory affairs in the Safety Management areas.
• Working knowledge of midstream energy industry facilities such as pipelines (gas, liquids, natural gas liquids), pump and compressor stations, gas and liquid measurement facilities, above and below ground storage, liquid terminals, gas processing facilities, or natural gas liquids fractionation is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence various individuals and groups across organizational lines is required.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize in order to support multiple groups.
• Must be a self-starter with initiative to enhance work processes.
• Ability to evaluate issues, define requirements, and implement action plans to accomplish organizational goals is required.
• Mobility to walk and access field assets and ROW is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time is required.
• Must live within one hour of report to location or be willing to relocate.

Shift
Day Job

Travel
Yes, 50 % of the Time

Unposting Date
Ongoing

Organization
E H S & T

Job
Environmental, Health, Safety & Training

Job Level
Individual Contributor