Safety Engineer

INEOS • Pasadena, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Engineer serves as plant-wide expert on all safety and fire protection related issues, including implementation and enforcement of all applicable OSHA and NFPA standards, managing OSHA Voluntary Protection Program. This role is responsible to advise site management regarding site-wide regulatory compliance and implementation of industry best practices as they relate to all worker and process safety issues. The position provides guidance and support to the site health and safety team. The Safety Engineer is responsible for maintaining site emergency preparedness plans and capability sufficient to meet regulatory requirements, applicable industry standards, and Oxide USA policies. The role also serves as leader of the manufacturing site Emergency Response Team (ERT) and is responsible to advise site management regarding preparedness tactics for risks and liabilities associated with major emergencies. The position also either directly or indirectly supervises contractors or technicians that provide support to emergency and security preparedness programs and/or maintain fire protection equipment at the site. Additionally, the position is responsible to develop and manage programs to ensure sites meet specific legal requirements and standards pertinent to emergency response from institutions such as OSHA, Department of Homeland Security, NFPA, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, health and safety, or other relevant technical degree
• 6 + years of Occupational Safety & Health experience (direct company experience)
• Experience as a firefighter, HAZMAT and Rescue Technician
• Knowledge in all aspects of petrochemical safety
• Fire Service Instructor Experience and knowledge of manufacturing operations.
• Understanding of project management
• Familiarity with basic safety and environmental management systems
• Knowledge in advanced emergency response techniques including firefighting, rescue, medical and Hazmat.
• Previous experience in developing and implementing manufacturing site emergency preparedness plans and manufacturing site health and safety procedures
• Advanced knowledge of fire protection systems, i.e. deluge and fire detection
• Leadership
• Strong teamwork skills
• Initiative and innovation
• Problem Solving & good judgement
• Tolerance to high stress situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Basic knowledge of workplace computer applications
• Ability to see written documents, computer screens, and to adjust focus.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make discriminations in sound.

Nice To Haves

• Board-Certified Credentialed Safety Professional; (ASP)

Responsibilities

• Supporting the line organization and plant functional teams via direct involvement in routine and non-routine activities.
• Assessing new technologies and practices to reduce the risk of injuries/illnesses, and evaluating trends and site performance on safety and health system elements to make recommendations for improvements.
• Develop and implement contractor safety management programs, including routine contractor safety approvals.
• Coordinate audits such as 20 Principles, VPP recertification, Insurance, PSM and Operation Audits.
• Review and assist with contractor safety approvals.
• Assisting and/or conducting risk assessments, compliance assurance audits and incident investigations.
• Providing health and safety expertise in projects and maintenance planning to ensure incorporation of H&S concerns and activities into work development and execution.
• Manage audits for OSHA Voluntary Protection Program, insurance audits, and other as needed or requested.
• Prepare and deliver safety communications for site meetings as safety op tool box discussion rapid incident reports, SHE alerts and other safety communications as required.
• Lead or assist with incident investigations, MOC and PSSR as needed.
• Lead Special Projects as part of site safety improvement initiatives.
• Perform incident/injury trend analysis.
• Perform advocacy on behalf of the site on emerging safety issues.
• Ensure site compliance with INEOS (IGGN) and regulatory requirements such as OSHA.
• Review and improve safety systems such as work permits, JSA.
• Maintain a good working relationship with key government personnel.
• Maintain contacts for access to key community and governmental leaders.
• Participate in selected industry associations/trade groups to benchmark and leverage learnings.
• Maintain sufficient site ERT staffing levels and training to meet desired response for any emergencies such as fire, rescue, security threat, medical and hazmat.
• Coordinate and provide training and drills for site ERT and IMT to support and manage emergencies.
• Manage specific threats, such as Bomb Threats.
• Facilitate Inclement Weather site preparation by tracking potential site impacts and communicating details.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of site emergency response equipment.
• Conduct inspections and audits to improve site preparedness.
• Ensure site security procedures are effective and current.
• Evaluates the performance of contract security workforce.
• Ensure security incidents are reported, documented and followed up in an effort to prevent re-occurrence.
• Coordinates maintenance of emergency response vehicles on-site.
• Actively engaged with loss prevention and fire protection engineering reviews of planned expansions and modifications of the facility.
• Coordinates and provides engineering support for the designing of fire protection, loss control, and emergency equipment.
• Oversees technicians who provide support to site emergency preparedness programs and equipment.
• Mentor, coach and motivate the team.
• Maintain ongoing motivation and morale of 100% voluntary ERT.

What This Job Offers

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