Specialist, Field Safety

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.