Sr. Safety Specialist

PBF Energy; Oregon, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PBF Energy is seeking a Sr. Safety Specialist to support the refinery’s health and safety programs. You will collaborate across the organization to develop procedures, conduct audits, and lead safety meetings while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role involves incident investigations, hazard analyses, and participation in cross-functional teams to improve safety performance and training materials. Strong experience in industrial hygiene and refinery operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of safety and/or industrial hygiene experience is required.
• Experience in a petroleum, chemical, or manufacturing plant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all levels to support development of facility H&S programs and safe work practices.
• Participate as a member of facility Business Teams and lead/participate in safety committees.
• Analyze safety performance and statistics and lead audits and inspections.
• Develop, conduct, and participate in safety meetings and training materials.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety or related course of study preferred

Job description

Sr. Safety Specialist

Principle Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with all levels of the organization to support the development of facility H&S programs, procedures, safe work practices, campaigns, etc.
• Participate as a member of one of the facilities Business Teams.
• Analyze safety performance and statistics.
• Lead/participate in various safety committees.
• Develop, conduct, and participate in safety meetings.
• Participate in the maintenance and continuous improvement of the existing safety programs for the refinery.
• Lead and perform safety audits and planned general inspections.
• Support and participate in incident and near miss investigations.
• Develop and implement general and specialized training presentations, materials, and testing for regulatory, required, and topic-specific training.
• Assist field supervision with loss control efforts including hazard assessment and control.
• Interface with contractors in respect to adhering to safety policies/standards and related safety and health activities.
• Serve as a resource to provide information and interpretation on safety regulations, procedures and practices.
• Participate in pre-plans and work activities for high-risk jobs.
• Perform Job Hazards Analysis for specific job tasks when necessary.
• Provide safety support turnarounds, capital projects, and other engineering projects while ensuring compliance with facility standards and federal and local regulatory requirements.
• Perform technical writing functions that include developing and editing communication materials, standards, plans, and reports.
• Provide H&S oversight to refinery workforce related to confined space entry, hot work, safe work practices, and other related health, safety, or industrial hygiene matters.
• Maintain a level of H&S related knowledge and expertise through periodic job function training or skill development.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety or related course of study preferred.
• 5+ years’ safety and/or industrial hygiene experience required.
• Experience in a petroleum, chemical, or manufacturing plant preferred.

Equal Opportunity

PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation as required by law.

About Us

Welcome to PBF Energy (NYSE: PBF), one of the largest independent petroleum refiners and suppliers of unbranded transportation fuels, heating oil, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants and other petroleum products in the United States.

Our subsidiaries own and operate refineries located in California, Delaware, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Ohio. For more information on our companies, please visit our website at http://www.pbfenergy.com/.