Field Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator helps improve the overall safety of the refinery workplace. Their duties include assessing safety, enforcing safety standards and educating employees.

Essential Functions

• Be present in the field; spend 80% of work time walking the field and 20% in the office
• Actively participate in the OnCall program and rotation
• Be an example of the safety culture and encourage others to follow (e.g., wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times)
• Report all incidents, near misses, property damages, motor vehicles accidents and environmental hits immediately
• Report first to the Health and Safety Advisor, if not available report to the Health and Safety Manager
• Text messages are approved for low grade incidents. All other incidents must be reported by phone call
• Enter the event into OnSpring immediately, keep all names and companies out of the report
• When an incident occurs, make the proper notifications and find out as much as possible and enter the incident in OnSpring as soon as reasonably possible (remember to keep names/contractor names out of the initial report)
• Attend tool box meetings/tailgates with contractors
• If you see a hazard, notify the correct department to mitigate and follow-up as necessary
• Review and audit permits and (Job Hazard Analysis) JHA’s, ask questions and give positive feedback
• Conduct risk assessments as needed
• Participate in project and turnaround safety committee meetings and audits
• Observe, correct, coach and mentor on safe work practices
• Inspect and log safety equipment to be in compliance
• Conduct safety training for new hires and refresher training annually
• Conduct LOTO, Confined Space and various safety audits using current Bakersfield Renewable Fuels, LLC. (BKRF) policies and procedures, ensure employees/contractors are following safety policies and protocols
• Regularly communicate with Operations
• Remain current on facility policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with both BKRF policy and procedures and CalOSHA regulations
• File permits as needed
• Investigate incidents, report findings using root cause analysis
• Review open investigations that are assigned in OnSpring, close incidents after review and management sign off
• Participate as needed in the CVRF Safety Committee
• Complete Computer-Based Training in a timely manner
• Enter work orders in Maximo
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of environmental regulations and policies
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Strong knowledge or CalOSHA
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
  
  

Education And Experience

• 2 years previous experience in professional safety and/or occupational health role in large scale manufacturing or heavy industrial process environment such as petroleum / chemical industry
• OSHA 30 Certification is preferred
• Refinery Operations experience is preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Must be able to pass a physical test of pushing, pulling, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs
• Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring equipment and materials
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Grapevine Operating Company LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.