Technician, Health and Safety

Venture Global LNG

Louisiana (MO)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A leading gas and energy company in Louisiana is seeking a Health and Safety Technician to oversee safety policies and ensure compliance with health and safety standards at its facility. This mid-senior level position requires a strong background in health and safety operations, including experience in the LNG sector. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills and the ability to interact effectively in the field. Competitive remuneration and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

Five years' experience as a Health & Safety Technician.
Knowledge of safety inspections and audits.
Eligible to work in the US with passing drug test.

Responsibilities

Oversee safety policies and ensure compliance.
Conduct daily safety inspections and audits.
Engage and educate workers on safety measures.

Skills

Health and Safety Policies

Leadership

Hazard Recognition

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification in Health & Safety Sciences

Tools

OSHA Standards training

Permit to Work processes

Job description

Overview

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital costs.

We are seeking a Health and Safety Technician to join our team at our Calcasieu Pass Facility. This role reports to the Venture Global LNG Health & Safety Manager and will establish and maintain a field-focused approach to ensure Health & Safety fundamentals are utilized in daily operations. The Health & Safety Technician serves as the immediate field contact for all Health & Safety related questions, concerns or activities. This position is located in Cameron, LA.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee, implement, and manage Venture Global LNG’s safety policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, standards, and requirements.
Continuously inspect, observe, and audit work tasks against defined company procedures, policies, and working conditions.
Serve as the field focal point for all Health & Safety related questions, concerns, activities, and needs.
Spend extended periods of time in the field; walk the assigned areas and ascend stairs/ladders as needed to reach elevated work areas.
Ensure hazard assessments and permitting requirements are being followed.
Engage workers in the field performing tasks unsafely and mentor them in correct safety measures and practices; use a mentoring or educational approach with all personnel.
Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments, and other safety assessments to support Health & Safety management of the facility.
Monitor contractor activities to ensure safe work techniques and adherence to policies and procedures.
Multi-task effectively and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for unsafe practices.
Control unsafe conditions, hazards, and scenes when possible.
Conduct daily safety inspections, observations, and audits to address unsafe acts and conditions promptly.
Perform facility audits, observations, surveys, and inspections to identify environmental, safety, and occupational hazards; develop recommendations for improvements.
Inform HSSE leadership about inspection results, deficiencies, and mitigation measures.
Report all accidents, incidents, or events immediately to Shift Supervision and the Health and Safety Manager; assist in investigations as needed.
Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
Assist and support Emergency Response processes for the site.
Inspect, control, and enforce effective housekeeping standards.
Participate as a member of the Site Safety Committee.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School education or equivalent required. Degree and/or certification in Health & Safety Sciences or related field strongly preferred.
Specific experience with Health & Safety in Commissioning and Startup activities.
Fully understand and experience with Permit to Work processes and systems; ability to audit and mentor valid discrepancies and provide safe resolution paths.
Strong leadership skills with five or more years in a Health & Safety Technician role.
Five or more years’ experience in Health and Safety Technician or Specialist roles; LNG, Petrochemical, or Oil & Gas manufacturing experience is a plus.
Completion of OSHA general industry (29 CFR 1910) and/or construction (29 CFR 1926) training.
Knowledge/experience in Occupational Health and Safety related to hazard recognition, safety inspections/audits for permit to work, hazardous energy isolation, hot work, confined space entry, elevated work/fall protection, housekeeping, and crane hoisting and rigging.
Experience with Health & Safety policies, procedures, and standards in industrial operations, natural gas operations, or liquefaction facilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Process Safety Management (PSM) experience is a plus.
Certifications such as OSHA 500, OSHA 510, CSP, CHST, LSP, OHST, ASP; CPR/First Aid/AED certifications are a plus.
Eligible to work in the US, able to pass a drug test and background check.
TWIC required (current or ability to obtain).
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work off shifts and overtime.

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

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