Health & Safety Specialist- Ferndale, WA refinery

Phillips 66•Ferndale, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Safety Specialist III, Ferndale Refinery progresses refinery health and safety initiatives including new programs, revised programs, emergency response and safety infrastructure, contractor safety, and refinery capital projects.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
3 or more years of experience in plant safety and/or emergency response in an industrial facility
Willing and able to perform and comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Travel up to 5% of the time
Available on call 24/7/365
Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines
Climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet in height
Work around chemicals, including acids and bases
Work around hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat
Work outside in harsh weather conditions
Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear, and eye protection)
Maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering, or another related field
Working knowledge of API, NFPA, DOSH/OSHA, and DOE Oil Spill Requirement
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) qualification
Working knowledge of refinery operations and process units

Responsibilities

Complete the development of new or revised safety programs or initiatives such as safety procedures.
Continuously developing your own capabilities through formal and informal training and coaching.
Effectively communicate Health and Safety information to a broad population of employees and contractors.
Provide safety and ergonomics oversight and direction for capital projects including design, construction, and startup.
Track Safety auditing process and develop solutions for assigned corrective actions.
Provide oversight and assistance for continuous improvement in contractor safety process.
Assume a leadership role in the plant emergency response organization.
Support Industrial Hygiene work, including directing field monitoring activities in absence of plant IH resources.
Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
Lead by example with a personal commitment to safety, and workplace safety of all employees and contractors through personal engagement and sound decisions.
Serve as a back-up to other members of the Health and Safety group with flexibility to transform to other Health and Safety roles.