Environmental Health Safety Specialist

The EHS Safety Specialist manages Petrolink's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to support employee safety, environmental stewardship, and compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT/PHMSA, and other regulatory requirements. The position serves as the primary organizational resource for safety training, industrial hygiene monitoring, incident management, environmental compliance, inspections, regulatory reporting, and EHS recordkeeping. The role works closely with Operations, Plant, and company leadership to identify and reduce risk, strengthen safe work practices, and drive continuous improvement. Plant-level Process Safety Management (PSM) responsibilities remain coordinated with the PSM Engineer where applicable. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Safety & Compliance Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures. Conduct hazard assessments and support emergency response planning. Training & Employee Safety Develop annual training schedules and monthly safety presentations. Develop and conduct safety training and maintain training records. Conduct noise surveys and dosimetry monitoring. Provide employee exposure sampling. Investigate incidents and track trends. Develop root causes and corrective action recommendations. Audits & Inspections Conduct field safety audits / inspections and track improvements. Represent EHS during government-led inspections as needed. Maintain SPCC & SWPPP plans, inspections, and facility drawings. Coordinate environmental reporting for spills and releases. DOCUMENTATION & RECORDKEEPING Maintain, review, and update EHS programs, records, and controlled documentation, including: Safety & Health Policies and OSHA Logs SPCC and SWPPP documentation ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Manage safety-related records, reporting calendars, regulatory documentation, and recurring compliance deliverables. Maintain company vehicle inspection records, mileage reporting, and service scheduling as assigned. ROUTINE DELIVERABLES Monthly Conduct or coordinate scheduled safety meetings and monthly safety presentations. Complete assigned company vehicle inspections and related reporting. Periodic Conduct safety audits and site inspections based on operational needs and compliance schedules. Coordinate audiometric testing and occupational health activities. Annual Prepare and present an annual incident summary and trend analysis. Review EHS programs and controlled safety documentation for continued effectiveness and compliance. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION Partner with Operations, Plant, Land Projects & Commercial, Support, and Leadership teams to identify risks, resolve EHS concerns, and coordinate compliance activities. Coordinate with the PSM Engineer on plant-level process safety matters to maintain clear ownership between company EHS programs and PSM requirements. Communicate significant incidents, regulatory issues, environmental events, inspection findings, and emerging risks to appropriate leadership in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS Associate degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field required; bachelor's degree specializing in EHS or a related discipline preferred. Relevant EHS experience in oil & gas, midstream, industrial, or related operating environments required. Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred. PHMSA experience preferred. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA compliance requirements; knowledge of applicable DOT/PHMSA requirements preferred. Strong recordkeeping, documentation, and regulatory-reporting skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS Ability to travel to field locations, compressor stations, plants, and other company facilities as required. Ability to work in outdoor and industrial environments and wear required personal protective equipment. Ability to respond to incidents, inspections, audits, and other EHS needs that may occasionally occur outside normal business hours. BENEFITS Potential annual performance bonus based on company and individual performance. 401(k) with 5% company contribution. Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance. Candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screening prior to employment. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr