Safety Specialist

What We Are Looking For This position is responsible for providing EHS support to LNG, RNG, and GTE operating organizations. Position level commensurate with experience and skill sets. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Promote the Company's EHS philosophy and culture. Assist in continued implementation of and adherence to the Company's EHS Management Plan. Serve as a liaison between the company and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies. Support operations with compliance of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Facilitate Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and Pre-Start‑Up Safety Reviews (PSSR). Work with field personnel to identify solutions to arising EHS issues and audit findings. Assist operations in Risk Management and Incident Investigation processes including facilitating root cause analysis of reported incidents, near misses, injuries, or vehicle collisions. Promote Behavior‑Based Safety principles. Maintain safety equipment in proper working order and coordinate required inspections, maintenance, calibration/testing, and replacement as required. Assist in the development and enhancement of compliance review policies and procedures. Develop, coordinate, and conduct EHS‑related training. Participate in Emergency Response planning, preparation and efforts. Provide support for DOT CDL operations regarding compliance, inspections, etc. Provide support for operations with damage prevention activities per Kinder Morgan procedures/policies. Participate in corporate Technical Work Groups, as appropriate. Will carry a company‑provided cell phone/pager and respond during working and non‑working hours. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Travel Travel required to provide support to assets across the Mid‑West with a central location of Indianapolis, IN. Education High School Diploma; however, a Bachelor’s degree in an EHS discipline is preferred. Experience and Knowledge Minimum 5 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and/or Safety for oil and LNG/natural gas production operations, or 7 years in oil and gas production operations. Certifications, Licenses, or Registrations Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet Company insurability requirements. OSHA certification desired. Competencies, Skills, and Abilities Proficient computer skills and use of applicable computer applications such as MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Accurately and promptly loads and verifies data and generates reports based on standard procedures. Demonstrates a highly competent working knowledge of technology, applications, terminology, and procedures required of the job function. Ability to apply extensive knowledge and experience to a wide variety of situations and recommend solutions and improvements. Typically viewed as a technical expert and/or leader in safety. Works independently to perform more complex analysis. Monitors new technologies and draws upon expertise to make recommendations for further exploitation of existing technologies. Mentors and trains less experienced EHS specialists/technicians and/or other co‑workers. Generates and completes efficiency/improvement projects. Ability to work with others, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, and follow work rules. Physical Demands Climbing and walking. Driving company vehicle. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Working Conditions Combination of field, plant, and office‑based work locations. Working after hours, nights, weekends, holidays and on‑call as needed. Day and overnight trips to assets as required. Supervisory Responsibilities N/A Additional Requirements (Not necessary but advantageous) College degree or OSHA certification. 5+ years of EHS experience in LNG or natural gas. 5+ years oil/gas experience in operations. Other Responsibilities Special projects as required. Why Join Kinder Morgan Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve. Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law. 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