About the Role
We are seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to support safe operations across our refinery and regional pipeline/terminal facilities. This role is responsible for conducting audits, leading safety training, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, FMCSA, PHMSA, and other regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to partner with operations and contractors to drive a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct safety audits of buildings, facilities, tools, and equipment.
• Identify training requirements and provide safety instruction tailored to work processes.
• Investigate accidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Support refinery and field operations by participating in safety meetings, audits, and trainings.
• Issue permits (Safe Work, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry) and facilitate pre-job safety reviews.
• Maintain and report on safety KPIs, leading/lagging indicators, and compliance documentation.
• Provide safety oversight for contractors and regional projects.
• Respond to incidents, spills, and emergency events, supporting response operations as Safety Officer.
• Partner with management on safety program documentation, policy development, and EHS initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required) — relevant field preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of health & safety experience in industrial, refinery, or related environments.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory record.
• HAZWOPER 40-hr certification required.