HSE Safety (Technician III) (In-Plant)

ReCon Management Services•Baton Rouge, LA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Health and Safety Technician to join our Pipeline team at our Plaquemines Facility. This role shall report to the Client’s Health & Safety Manager. This position will be tasked with establishing and maintaining a “Boots on the ground” mentality to ensure that Health & Safety fundamentals are being utilized in the field. It will also serve as the immediate contact person in the field for all Health & Safety related questions, concerns or activities. The role involves assisting in the administration of the project safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. This includes conducting regular walk-through inspections, identifying and resolving hazardous conditions, investigating accidents, performing industrial hygiene samplings, preparing and conducting training, and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

H.S. Education or Equivalent required. Degree and/or certification in Health & Safety Sciences or related field strongly preferred
Must have specific experience with Health & Safety in Commissioning and Startup activities
Fully understand and have experience with Permit to Work process and systems with the expectation to audit and advise using a mentoring approach to valid discrepancies and to provide safe and effective paths of resolution
Strong leadership skills demonstrated by five (5) or more years in a Health & Safety Technician role or Specialist position having previous LNG, Petrochemical or Oil and Gas manufacturing industry a plus
Understanding of OSHA general industry and/or construction standards
Occupational Health and Safety knowledge, experience, or education related to job site hazard recognition safety inspection/audits for permit to work, hazardous energy isolation, hot-work (metal welding-grinding-thermal cutting), confined space entry, elevated work/fall protection, housekeeping, and crane hoisting and rigging
Experience in Health and Safety policies, procedures, and standards in Industrial operations, natural gas operations, or liquefaction facilities, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Eligible to work in the US, pass a drug test and background check with criminal history
TWIC Required (Current owner or have the ability to obtain)
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal and written formats
Must be able to work off shifts and overtime
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), with additional specialized training or college course work and at least eleven (11) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Valid Driver’s License as per State law or requirement.
Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
Knowledge/understanding of federal, state, and local company regulatory codes and requirements.
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures essential.

Nice To Haves

Process Safety Management (PSM) experience is a plus
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification are preferred.
Preferred certifications include OSHA 500, OSHA 510, CSP, CHST, LSP, OHST, ASP.
Possession of a valid TWIC preferred.
Prefer qualified applicants to possess Safety Technician Training provided by Business Health Partners.

Responsibilities

Oversee, implement, and manage Client’s safety policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, standards, and requirements
Continuously inspect, observe, and audit the application of work tasks against our defined company procedures, policies, and conditions of the working environments
Establish and maintain themselves as the focal point in the field for all Health & Safety related questions, concerns, activities and/or needs.
Spend extended periods of time in the field walking throughout the assigned area(s), climb stairs/ladders as needed to elevated work areas
Ensure that hazard assessments and permitting requirements are being followed
Engage workers in the field that are performing tasks unsafely and mentor them in the correct measures or practices to ensure that they are working with a safety-first mentality. Utilize a mentoring or educational approach when interacting with all personnel
Facilitate compliance reviews, risk assessments, and other safety assessments to support Health and Safety management of the facility
Monitor all contractor activities to ensure safe work techniques and compliance to Client’s polices and procedures
Enforce a zero-tolerance policy
Control all unsafe conditions, hazards, and/or scenes when possible
Conduct daily safety inspections, observations, and audits to ensure all unsafe acts and conditions are immediately addressed
Perform facility audits, observations, surveys, and inspections to identify environmental, safety, and occupational hazards and weaknesses to promote effective practices and ensure compliance and develop recommendations that provide solutions, remedies, or process improvement
Inform HSSE leadership about the results of safety inspections, observations, and audits as well as any observed deficiencies and means of mitigation
Report all accidents, incidents, or events immediately to Health and Safety Manager. Aid and assist in the accident and incident investigation process as needed
Participate in incident investigations to guide the identification of root causes and effective corrective actions
Assist and support Emergency Response processes for the site
Inspect, control, and enforce effective and timely housekeeping standards
Participate as a member of the Site Safety Committee
Conduct regular walk-through inspections of construction areas.
Identify, document, and recommend resolution of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made.
Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents.
Compile data, photographs, etc. Prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, and local regulations associated with accidents.
Conduct various industrial hygiene samplings, such as gas, oxygen, noise tests, to ensure safe working conditions.
Prepare training/procedures for client approval.
Conduct training for employees.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.