Sr Quality Safety Specialist

Founded in 1998, USA Compression is a third-party provider of mission-critical compression services to customers across the oil & gas industry. Our compression equipment provides the means by which our customers are able to move natural gas through the domestic pipeline system. We also provide specialized compression applications aiding in the production of crude oil. We are one of the largest independent providers in the United States.

Since our inception, we have focused primarily on large horsepower (typically over 1,000 HP) applications and we employ a highly trained workforce of field technicians and engineers who maintain our compression equipment to allow for uninterrupted operation. Safety is priority #1 at USAC – everything we do is designed to provide a safe operating environment, both for our employees as well as our customers. We take pride in our commitment to customer service excellence, and we have a strong track record of safe operations.

Key Business Objectives

The purpose of this position is to provide safety and health support to the USA Compression fabrication and assembly facilities in Kilgore and Longview, Texas. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Safety.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Partner with the facility leadership team to improve safety results through hands-on employee safety training, building relationships and communication, and reinforcing our safety culture.
• Continuously monitor facility safety KPI’s (lagging and leading), evaluate the effectiveness of safety efforts and initiatives, and develop and implement changes required for improvement and attainment of annual safety goals.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal HSE regulations, as well as USAC safety requirements.
• Support USAC’s driver improvement program and ensure compliance with all DOT regulations.
• Influence and coach employees to achieve our safety goals and support our HSE Vision of Zero Incidents in All We Do.
• Review and assist with developing improvements to current facility safety policies, procedures, and training modules.
• Develop and deliver safety training modules to manufacturing personnel on required topics and programs.
• Lead HSE compliance audits of the facilities. Prepare audit reports and recommendations for corrective actions of HSE issues/hazards, then track corrective actions to closure.
• Supports the VP of Safety with incident investigations and after-action reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills / Capabilities And Education

• High School diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree, ASP, CSP, or related field experience is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in the health and safety profession, heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working proficiency with MS Office
• Knowledge of safety management systems, ISNetworld, and Veriforce preferred.
• Previous experience and direct involvement in driving change in safety culture within an organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and can effectively interact with all levels of internal and external personnel.
• Detail oriented, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and display a sense of urgency and strong customer service.
• Displays good judgment, maintains confidentiality, as needed, and makes sound decisions.
  
  

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Driving, walking, and standing frequently.
• Travel, estimated at 10%, may be required
• Audits of industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.