Associate, Health, Safety, & Environmental

Plains Marketing•Houston, TX

About The Position

Plains is seeking an organized, employee-focused Associate, Occupational Health to support Occupational Health programs across its U.S. and Canadian operations. The role coordinates employee medical assessments, maintains confidential records and tracking systems, and works with employees, leaders, medical providers, and third-party vendors to support timely, consistent Occupational Health services. The position participates in an after-hours or on-call rotation and may require occasional travel. The Occupational Health team supports the company’s commitment to employee well-being, safety, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance by coordinating employee health programs, medical assessments, injury care, and return-to-work services. Success involves clear and supportive communication, accurate scheduling and tracking of assessments, maintaining current and confidential records, timely coordination of injury care and post-incident testing, and reliable collaboration and backup support across Occupational Health programs. The selected candidate is eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and free parking. Employment is subject to cleared criminal history and satisfactory reference checks, as well as compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol policy, including pre-employment testing. The position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0 to 2 years of experience in Occupational Health, HSE, healthcare, Human Resources, program administration, or a related field.
Strong organizational, communication, customer-service, and follow-through skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to handle confidential employee and medical information with discretion.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet applicable Plains travel and site-access requirements.
Cleared criminal history and satisfactory reference checks.
Compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol policy, including pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing.
Authorization to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment; employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Health and Safety, Healthcare Administration, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Experience coordinating employee services, medical appointments, assessments, or other administrative processes.
Experience working with medical providers, third-party vendors, or confidential employee records.
Experience in oil and gas, pipeline, terminal, trucking, industrial, or another safety-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate pre-employment, Fit for Duty, return-to-work, DOT, respirator, and other occupational medical assessments.
Schedule appointments, communicate requirements, track assessment completion, and follow up on outstanding items.
Assist employees and leaders with questions about Occupational Health processes and requirements.
Coordinate with medical providers and third-party vendors to support timely completion of required services.
Provide administrative and coordination support for employee injury care and return-to-work activities.
Assist with Drug and Alcohol testing activities, including coordinating and documenting post-incident testing.
Participate in the Occupational Health on-call rotation for employee injury care and post-incident Drug and Alcohol testing.
Escalate complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate Occupational Health team member.
Maintain accurate and confidential Occupational Health records, documentation, and tracking systems.
Assist with routine reporting, metrics, compliance activities, and program documentation.
Support Occupational Health activities related to pre-employment, acquisitions, and other workforce initiatives.
Cross-train and provide backup support across Occupational Health programs.
Participate in team training, process improvements, audits, and special projects as assigned.