Health & Safety Compliance Specialist

Kinetik•Carlsbad, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the development and oversight of Health and Safety programs, policies and procedures for the company. Provides expert knowledge and skills to the organization to promote a compliant and positive health and safety culture. Ensures all health and safety laws and regulations are followed. Responsible for developing and maintaining all health and safety compliance programs. Responsible for developing and maintaining the Health and Safety policies and procedures manual; ensures proper communication and education to all employees. Responsible for ensuring that all employees are trained to perform their job duties and responsibilities relative to health and safety. Develops and maintains companywide training matrix and maintains documentation within company Learning Management System. Responsible for maintaining accurate, up-to-date knowledge of all health and safety laws and regulations. Research and report to supervisor on changes in applicable health and safety regulations and laws. Conducts periodic health and safety assessments and audits of existing operations and contractors, preparing and maintaining appropriate documentation and action items within the EHS management system (Frontline.) Provides technical assistance and support to company personnel on health and safety related compliance issues. Responsible for incident investigations, root cause analysis and incident report development. Responsible for maintaining records for incidents, training and Health and Safety KPI data. Will perform additional tasks as identified and assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, science, engineering, business or related discipline and three years’ work experience in a health and safety position in the oil and gas industry; OR a Master's degree in occupational health and safety, science, engineering, business or related discipline; OR an Associate's degree in occupational health and safety, science, engineering, business or related discipline and five years work experience in a health and safety position in the oil and gas industry, OR equivalent occupational health and safety experience.
Knowledge of federal and state health and safety rules and regulations.
Detailed working knowledge related to health and safety of: Asbestos, Benzene, Confined Space Entry, Control of Work, Driver Safety, Energy Isolation, Fall Protection, Ground Disturbance, HAZCOM, HAZWOPER, Hearing Conservation, Hot Work, Hydrogen Sulfide, Incident reporting and Investigation, Lifting Operations, Lockout/Tagout, Management of Change, NORM, PPE, PSM, Purging, Respiratory Protection, Welding/Arc/Torch Cutting/Brazing.
Ability to utilize database systems for tracking health and safety action items, documents, monitoring reports, audits and status of procedures.
Ability to analyze statistical data and graphs.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted.
Able to lift and carry up to 25-50 lbs. in a safe manner.
Ability to talk, listen and speak clearly on a telephone and in-person.
Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Must live within a 150 mile radius of Pecos, TX.

Responsibilities

Development and oversight of Health and Safety programs, policies and procedures.
Ensuring all health and safety laws and regulations are followed.
Developing and maintaining all health and safety compliance programs.
Developing and maintaining the Health and Safety policies and procedures manual.
Ensuring proper communication and education to all employees regarding health and safety.
Ensuring all employees are trained to perform their job duties and responsibilities relative to health and safety.
Developing and maintaining companywide training matrix and maintaining documentation within company Learning Management System.
Maintaining accurate, up-to-date knowledge of all health and safety laws and regulations.
Researching and reporting to supervisor on changes in applicable health and safety regulations and laws.
Conducting periodic health and safety assessments and audits of existing operations and contractors.
Preparing and maintaining appropriate documentation and action items within the EHS management system (Frontline.)
Providing technical assistance and support to company personnel on health and safety related compliance issues.
Conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis and incident report development.
Maintaining records for incidents, training and Health and Safety KPI data.
Performing additional tasks as identified and assigned by supervisor.