What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety & Health Specialist (I, II, or III) position at Williams?
The Safety & Health Specialist leads and facilitates safety and health standards and procedures, safety training programs and incident investigations. This role requires a solid understanding of EHS Management Systems and safety metrics, and sophisticated knowledge of OSHA regulations, Process Safety Management, behavior-based safety and industry standard methodologies. The ability to develop solutions to complex problems that improve performance, efficiency and safety are keys to success!
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Safety & Health Specialist I:
Responsibilities/Expectations:
- Participating in pre-job planning, hazard identification, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate operational risks
- Conducting field inspections, audits, safety engagements, and observations to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
- Facilitating incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and corrective action follow-up to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement
- Serving as a subject matter resource for contractor safety management, high-risk work activities, permit-to-work systems, energy isolation, and life-critical procedures
- Collaborating with operations and contractor personnel to strengthen hazard recognition, human performance, and safety leadership behaviors
- Supporting emergency preparedness and response efforts while helping maintain operational readiness across geographic area of responsibility
- Monitoring safety performance trends and recommending improvement opportunities that reduce risk and advance operational excellence
- Building strong relationships with field personnel and contractors to foster a culture where safety is a core value and every employee is empowered to identify and address hazards
- Ensures procedures are in place to achieve process and occupational safety management objectives
- Collaborates with operations and project team on safe work planning and execution
- Develops and reviews processes, standards and procedures
- Works with business partners and coordinates with appropriate support groups to ensure all Process Safety Information is available and in compliance
- Coaches and influences peers and supported operations and functional teams on OSHA employee and construction safety and other applicable regulations, policies and procedures
- Leads and facilitates process safety reviews, plans and audits; provides input to emergency action plans
- Trains, develops and presents on safety matters and new regulations; may mentor others
- Provides emergency management support and collaborates to perform industrial hygiene activities
- Other duties as assigned
Safety & Health Specialist I:
- Required: High school diploma/GED with equivalent experience
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
- Required: High school diploma/GED and minimum of two (2) years’ experience in operations, safety or a related role
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree
- Required: High school diploma/GED and minimum four (4) years’ experience in safety or a safety related role
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree; Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar recognized Occupational Safety & Health Certification(s) or CCPS (Process Safety Professional Certification)
- Willing to travel up to 50%
- Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
- Needs proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
- Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
- Preferred: facility operations experience