What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist - Safety/OE position at Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships?
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SUMMARY
The Safety/OE Specialist is to help drive a proactive safety culture by serving as a liaison between field Operations & Division Safety Representatives with the EHS-OE safety leadership. This position supports the reduction of incidents through ensuring consistent application of safety standards, and the promotion of key organizational safety initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, highly engaged professional with the ability to build strong relationships, navigate operational environments, and lead critical safety programs and investigations.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Engagement & Safety Support
- Collaborate with Operations and Measurement teams (including Division Safety Representatives) to identify trends and implement proactive measures to reduce injuries and illnesses.
- Engage with Operations Leadership to evaluate area-specific risks and to provide risk mitigation recommendations.
- Attend and present at local safety meetings, Safety Roundtables, and leadership briefings as needed and/or when requested.
Program Leadership & Initiatives
- Provide regional support and promote key Safety initiatives such as:
- Safety Leadership Workshops
- Hazard Awareness Campaigns
- Safety Summit
- Safety Olympics
- Promote and support company-wide safety values and campaigns (e.g., We Believe, LifeSavers, Excellence Pyramid, Every Step, Every Day, Park with a Purpose).
System & Tools Support
- Serve as a point of contact for OE/Safety inquiries, ensuring effective use of tools such as:
- Job Plans
- Management of Change (MOC)
- Intelex/IMS and incident recordkeeping
- Support and troubleshoot safety platforms: WorkCare, GeoTab, PowerBI, Element, SafetyCulture, MSDS Online, Chemtrec, OpsHub, Engagement App, etc.
Incident Management & Improvement
- Lead or support incident investigations when requested by Operations or OE(Levels 2 and 3).
- Assist Operations with the writing of “Lessons Learned” and “Safety Alerts”.
- Support integration of newly acquired assets to ensure alignment with safety and OE standards.
Training, Auditing & Communication
- Communicate routinely/frequently with safety representatives and Operations Leadership to align on safety goals, campaigns, and procedural updates.
- Support EHS audits when requested.
- Work with the Division Safety Reps to support their needs in the development of monthly safety meeting materials.
- Support Division Safety Reps in conducting field-level trainings as requested/needed.
Strategic Safety Alignment
- Monitor regional and divisional safety performance and collaborate with Division Safety Specialists and Reps to bring trends to the Division leadership.
- Serve as a conduit for Operations regarding procedural, process, and standard questions or requested changes at the organizational level.
REQUIREMENTS: eDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
tO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE LISTED BELOW:
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in safety, compliance, construction, or manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience in writing and editing technical documents and procedures.
- Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, and best practices (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, etc.).
- Proficiency with document control systems and writing tools (e.g., MS Word, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Visio).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneous