Safety and Compliance Specialist Leaf River

New Jersey Resources • Taylorsville, MS

1d • $92,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Step into a future fueled by innovation, sustainability and purpose. At our Fortune 1000 diversified energy company, we’re not just shaping a cleaner energy future, we’re building a workplace where you can thrive. Join a team that values community, flexibility and growth, and enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your personal and professional development. Let’s energize the future together.
The Safety and Compliance Specialist will lead the safety and compliance initiatives for NJR Midstream's Leaf River Energy Center (LREC) Operations, partnering with leaders and field personnel to strengthen and build the safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance and manage operational risk. Proactively identify health, safety, wellness and compliance related risks and trends; recommend and implement sustainable solutions, and ensures adherence to company policies and government regulations through inspections, reviews, training, and reporting.
Act as a liaison with federal, state, and local agencies, ensuring timely compliance programs and collaboration, engineering, project execution, and business development to support safe and compliant operational outcomes. This position may support additional Midstream assets as the business continues to grow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education, certifications and significant natural gas industry experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience within natural gas pipeline industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience focused on health, safety, wellness and compliance programs, including strategy development preferred.
• Accident and incident investigation experience is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to clearly articulate services and programs to key stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization abilities, with capacity to multitask and adapt accordingly.
• Ability to balance risk with practical business needs while maintaining speed and simplicity.
• Skilled at identifying opportunities in challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to influence others to adopt new behaviors and approaches.
• Strategic thinker with strong listening skills and ability to anticipate trends and customer needs.
• Strong judgment and decision-making capabilities with the ability to quickly gain trust.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions including climbing and performing duties in confined or limited space environments while in the field.
• Ability to travel as needed and respond to emergency situations as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing efficient operations, including ensuring effective business process and metrics-driven alignment to achieve goals preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee existing safety and compliance programs for LREC and develops new programs and procedures as needed to maintain regulatory compliance and support continued operational success.
• Ensures that response plans for all LREC Operational locations are in accordance with current regulations, including Emergency Response Plans, the Health and Safety Manual, the Public Awareness Plan and additional plans required by applicable regulations.
• Conducts internal reviews and assessments of Health, Safety and Wellness compliance programs, recommending and implementing changes to correct deficiencies, improve programs and ensure the company remains in a continual audit ready state.
• Develops and maintains an excellent working relationship with Federal and State Agency (MSOGB & MDEQ) regulators, inspectors and local first responders.
• Studies the effectiveness of the job specific safety plan and suggests improvements for current and future projects.
• Performs technical and specialized duties to ensure compliance with Federal/State laws and policies including U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety. Administration’s (“PHMSA”) Title 49 Part 191, 192, and 199.
• Administers the reporting requirements in Part 191 and oversees record management and reporting in Part 192.
• Ensures existing code requirements comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and recommends revisions as necessary. Ensures updates are appropriately documented and that internal reviews of operational activities are conducted for compliance.
• Monitors proposed regulations and PHMSA advisory bulletins and informs management of potential impacts to operations.
• Ensures activities identified in the Pipeline Public Awareness Plan, Drug and Alcohol Plan, and Operator Qualification Plan are executed as required.
• Attends regulatory update conferences as needed and schedules and conducts the required training to keep abreast of changes.
• Ensures that required personnel safety training programs, hazmat physicals, and safety equipment testing and calibration are completed as required by policy, code or regulation.
• Works closely with the corporate Sustainability team to develop the Annual Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Report and Greenhouse Gas Report for Midstream.
• Ensures that the operations comply with operating procedures and regulatory guidelines including all safety standards set by OSHA and U.S. DOT.
• Leads and conducts training in applicable health and safety areas; evaluates program effectiveness, recommends and implements improvements, and oversees ongoing coaching, training, and safety discussions with employees.
• Prepares and submits required regulatory reporting for management review.
• Facilitates regulatory visits regarding safety issues; coordinates and attends regulatory audits at facilities
• Coordinates and manages all safety committees and leads monthly safety meetings.
• Works directly with field personnel and applicable landowners to manage and eliminate ROW encroachments.
• Responsible for landowner notifications as required under FERC requirements.
• Create and participates in annual drills/exercises and subsequent response analysis reviews.
• Assists in managing Workers' Compensation claims, Return to Work programs and accident reports and claims, and leads root cause analysis.
• Partners with Security and Business Continuity to ensure that building evacuation plans are developed, practiced on a timely basis, and implemented when necessary.

Benefits

• Day‑one medical coverage, including prescription, vision and dental plans, so you’re supported right away.
• Our 401(k) plan has a generous company match to help you invest in your future.
• Company Stock Purchase Program so you can share in the company’s success.
• Wellness perks, including free on and off‑site fitness centers and other programs to keep you feeling your best.
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement to help grow your skills and advance your career.
• Vacation and company-paid holidays, so you can rest and recharge.
• Flexible work arrangements with many roles offering hybrid options based on job responsibilities and business needs.

What This Job Offers

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