Overview

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Health & Safety related discipline is preferred.

Certification: Current TWIC required. Certified Safety Professional preferred.

Experience: This position requires 5 years of relevant experience in a Safety Coordinator role in the refinery or petrochemical industries.

Job Summary: Generally responsible for all aspects of site safety management during turnarounds.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Leads daily safety meetings
• Verifies all turnaround safety processes have been fully implemented
• Verify receipt and quality of training documentation received e.g., forklift certification
• Follows up to ensure correct actions have been implemented for any incidents and near-miss reporting.
• Ensures that federal, provincial, and local laws, regulations, rules, and codes are observed by contractors.
• Assist, with plan to implement move in/out contractor safety training for employee orientation programs.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the client’s workplace during on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.
• Participate in the safety observation program, submit feedback, and assure documents are begin submitted and tracked accordingly.
• Provide advice and counseling for all compliance regulations.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret incident report data to develop corrective actions to eliminate risk. Assure compliance to company safety policy handbook and site-specific policies.
• Participate in safety walks & audits, provide positive correction advice to employees working at risk.
• Uphold and communicate high standards of housekeeping in assigned areas and on all job sites. Conduct frequent formal housekeeping inspections of plant areas.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and planning skills. Strong leadership abilities.
• Demonstrates strong follow up skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to accurately perform other duties as assigned.
• Understands company safety standards.
• Subject matter expertise in understanding regulatory policies from OSHA, MSHA, NFPA, NEC, CGA, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise and commitment in applying Corporate safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in site auditing, assessment, and coaching.
• Good interpersonal, communication, training, and influence skills.
• Motivated Positive Safety Attitude.
• Training and experience in incident investigation.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, Power point).
• Willing to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines.
• Works professionally and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business-related persons.
• Utilizes positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts.
• Accepts direction, criticism, and supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in demanding situations.
• Ability to work within and promote a teamwork philosophy.
• Makes good use of time, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.

Physical Abilities Required:

• Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.