Health & Safety Lead

QB Energy • Parachute, CO

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Safety Lead provides leadership for the Operations’ application of health and safety programs for all of the QB Energy assets. This position will be a trusted, go-to resource for the Director of EHS, working to ensure regulatory compliance, streamline workflow processes, improve consistency among EHS programs, and develop EHS knowledge and capabilities within QB Energy personnel. This position requires a self-motivated, hard-working team player who can build a strong safety culture at QB. Effective organizational and communication skills are essential. The Health and Safety Lead will demonstrate that they can take ownership of the job responsibilities and hold themselves accountable for the successful implementation of the required Health and Safety Programs. This position will be responsible for coordinating and executing the policies, programs, and procedures necessary to authorize and operate facilities in compliance with state and federal regulations. Specific programs include the Emergency Response Program, Hazcom, Gas Monitoring, Safety Training, LOTO, Confined Space, Ground disturbance, Hot Work, Industrial Hygiene, PPE, H2S, Respiratory, Hearing Protection, Contractor Management, and other programs and policies associated with OSHA, state and local regulations. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to, responding to EHS incidents and other health and safety matters, coordinating emergency response, agency notification, general house-keeping facility inspections, assistance with operational matters, and assistance with facility construction matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety or environmental science degree or equivalent technical or scientific field required.
• Specific experience within the oil and gas industry in the Rocky Mountain Region is preferred.
• Ability to relate and interact productively with EHS professionals within the oil and gas industry.
• Ability to review new and changing regulations and advise operations on methods for compliance.
• Exemplary skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and in the use of intranet/internet.
• Basic analytical skills, capable of identifying trends in data.
• Data manipulation and understanding of HSE management system(s).
• Have general knowledge of regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance issues, specifically recordkeeping requirements.
• Strong knowledge of all regulations affecting safety in the workplace, including those promulgated by or under EPA, OSHA, DOT, CDPHE, and ECMC.
• Identify workflow issues and recommend innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills capable of interface daily with management, field, and contract personnel in order to build networks within QEP and externally with contractors.
• Self-directed and capable of functioning at a high level with minimal supervision.
• Must possess effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently or as part of a team.
• Work is frequently non-routine, and the incumbent must be able to work without detailed instruction.
• Ability to ask well-researched questions in to learn the information required to perform the job.
• High energy combined with a positive, results-oriented attitude.
• Manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Determination to improve yourself and those around you.
• Operate a vehicle safely (in all weather conditions) to drive to oil & gas equipment locations located in rural/open range country.
• Leadership, dedication, competitiveness, and citizenship.
• Project management and workflow delegation.
• Hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves individual, comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Highest personal & professional ethical values, impeccable integrity, excellent work ethic.
• Must be fast, thorough, skeptical, and succinct in one’s conclusions.
• Ability to consume and synthesize large amounts of information in order to neatly present sharp, concise reasoning.
• 10+ years of progressively escalating technical experience in Health and Safety compliance.
• Valid Driver’s License with motor vehicle records acceptable by QB Energy’s insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee employees and contractors dedicated to assisting with the Health and Safety Programs listed above.
• Direct and review the work of Health and Safety consultants and contractors.
• Oversee and manage the Emergency Response Program, Hazcom, Gas Monitoring, Safety Training, LOTO, Confined Space, Ground disturbance, Hot Work, Industrial Hygiene, PPE, H2S, Respiratory, Hearing Protection, and Contractor Management Programs.
• Facilitate implementation of Health and Safety policies and procedures and ensure that all Health and Safety programs are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop and maintain the Learning Management System.
• Develop and assess annual ITPs and track staff training records.
• Schedule required training for staff on an annual basis.
• Provide regulatory interpretations and technical advice to operating assets using effective communication techniques.
• Develop and implement supporting documentation or record-keeping procedures for the Programs listed above.
• Create positive and professional relationships with applicable agency representatives.
• Create and implement standards and procedures for Health and Safety programs.
• Prepare training materials relevant to assigned Health and Safety standards and projects.
• Facilitate internal Health and Safety audits.
• Review incident reports and ensure that internal procedures are being followed.
• Ensure that documents and records associated with Health and Safety incidents are stored in an organized structure for all teams to access.
• Compile & analyze Health and Safety data to identify performance trends.
• Communicate trends and lessons learned.
• Act as a technical resource for all Health and Safety Programs; supporting regulatory affairs and communicating changes through the EHS organization.
• Evaluate and recommend software tools as needed.
• Participate in the On-Call EHS Incident Response Program
• Engage with Operations and all other QB Energy staff as a subject matter expert to provide clear guidance on Health and Safety Matters.

Benefits

• Medical Plan: QB Energy offers multiple medical plans to choose from
• Lowest level plan premiums are covered at 100% for employees and dependents
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D covered by QB Energy
• 401k plan: QB Energy matches 100% of employee contributions up to the first 6% of compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Gym membership reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior