Sr Safety Specialist

Delek US Holding Inc; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Texas is seeking a Sr. Safety Specialist to lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves technical and administrative work in safety programs, emergency response, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in safety management. Join a dynamic team that values growth and teamwork while making a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

401K match up to 10%

Medical benefits starting day one

Access to Calm app for meditation

Performance management program with incentives

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a related field.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on Personnel Safety and Emergency Response.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and training obligations.
• Conduct incident investigations and prepare reports.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Emergency Response

Reporting

Collaboration

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Gas detection equipment

Radiation Safety Program

Job description

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Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings!

WHAT IS DELEK? WHAT DO WE DO?

We are a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining and logistics.

• Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day.
• Our logistics business currently owns and operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.

DELEK BENEFITS

We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep. Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay-for-performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek’s year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team. We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table. At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Safety Specialist provides leadership, direction, and guidance regarding Personnel Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Emergency Response to Hazardous Materials. This role performs a variety of technical and administrative work in implementation, planning, and leading the Refinery’s Industrial Hygiene and Safety Programs and is the Subject Matter Expert in the field of Emergency Management of Hazardous Materials for the Refinery. This role serves as the key contact within the refinery regarding regulatory knowledge and interpretation, risk management methods, and best practices for the Refinery. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, meeting training obligations, and advancing the Refinery Industrial Hygiene and Personnel Safety.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4-year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Four (4) or more years of experience in a related field (Required)
• Required Certifications/Licenses: (Valid driver’s license)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Health & Safety Management
• Reporting
• Emergency Response
• Manage Gas detection equipment and programs
• Manage the Radiation Safety Program and serve as Primary Radiation Safety Officer for the Refinery
• Working knowledge and understanding of regulations governing occupational safety, specifically OSHA 29-CFR-1910 and 1926 and industry standards such as API, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, ASME, and ANSI
• Attend and present safety information at staff meetings, contractor safety meetings, etc.
• Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including climbing stairs, ladders, and in confined spaces. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, hearing protection, respirator)
• Some travel required in assigned region. Occasional overnight may be required. Possible incident investigations could require working in a variety of weather conditions.
• Provide expert guidance and counseling on safety-related issues for day-to-day refinery activities by participating in safety meetings, audits, and training.
• Apply specific regulatory knowledge and work closely with refinery personnel and management to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct incident investigations, prepare written incident investigation reports, and assist in development of corrective actions.
• Maintain, organize, and report safety KPIs including leading and lagging indicators for measurement of refinery safety performance.
• May need to act as lead during incident management.
• Participate as an active member of the Refinery’s Advanced Emergency Response Team.
• Participate in related committees and teams, e.g., Joint Health and Safety Team, VPP Committee, Turnaround and Project Team planning committees.
• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

BECOME PART OF THE ENERGY

It’s an exciting time to join Delek. We’re on a mission to attract, retain, and engage the best and brightest talent – those who are great team players and leaders who make it their first priority to serve.

• We are performance driven
• We value a passion for excellence
• We value teamwork
• We value and reward hard work and dedication

Delek US offers the opportunity to provide you with more than a job – we want to help you build a career.

Since our inception, our ability to hire the right people for the job has served us well, resulting in an impressive record of consistent growth and profitability. With more than 3,500 employees in nine states, we have brought together a diverse team of professionals passionate about investing their time and expertise in one of the most dynamic downstream energy companies in the market today.