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 currentCentral ValleyRenewable Fuels, LLC. (CVRF) 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 bothCVRF policy and procedures and CalOSHA regulations 
• File permits as needed 
• Investigate incidents, report findings using root cause analysis 
• Review open investigations that are assigned inOnSpring, close incidents after review and management sign off 
• Participate as needed in theCVRF 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: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field preferred 
• 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  

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