Safety & Health Specialist III/Sr (Upstream)

Williams•Wamsutter, WY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more cleaner, and more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day. A Day in the Life Drilling & Completions, Well Work Overs, and Rig Moves Safety and Health Specialist (Upstream) As a Safety & Health Specialist supporting drilling and completions, well work overs, and rig move operations for our Upstream sector, you'll serve as a trusted safety resource to field leadership, contractors, and operational teams, helping ensure work is planned and executed safely across a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Based in the Wamsutter Field Office, you'll provide direct support to drilling and completion activities, including oversight of active rigs and associated well work operations. Some of the responsibilities specific to this role include: Partnering with leadership, drilling and completions teams, and contractors to promote safe execution of drilling, completion, and well intervention activities Providing field-based safety support and coaching to personnel working on completion rigs, workover operations, and related construction activities Participating in pre-job planning, hazard identification, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate operational risks Conducting field inspections, audits, safety engagements, and observations to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices Facilitating incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and corrective action follow-up to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement Serving as a subject matter resource for contractor safety management, high-risk work activities, permit-to-work systems, energy isolation, and life-critical procedures Collaborating with operations and contractor personnel to strengthen hazard recognition, human performance, and safety leadership behaviors Supporting emergency preparedness and response efforts while helping maintain operational readiness across geographic area of responsibility Monitoring safety performance trends and recommending improvement opportunities that reduce risk and advance operational excellence Building strong relationships with field personnel and contractors to foster a culture where safety is a core value and every employee is empowered to identify and address hazards The Safety & Health Specialist facilitates safety and health standards and procedures, safety training programs and incident investigations. This role requires a solid understanding of EHS Management Systems and safety metrics, and sophisticated knowledge of OSHA regulations, Process Safety Management, behavior-based safety and industry standard methodologies. The ability to develop solutions to sophisticated problems that improve performance, efficiency and safety are keys to success!

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in safety or a safety related role
Willing to travel up to 50%
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
Knowledge of ICS

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar recognized Occupational Safety & Health Certification(s) or CCPS (Process Safety Professional Certification)

Responsibilities

Ensures procedures are in place to achieve process and occupational safety management objectives
Develops and reviews processes, standards and procedures
Works with business partners and coordinates with appropriate support groups to ensure all Process Safety Information is available and in compliance
Develops depth of expertise in a niche area
Coaches and influences peers and supported operations and functional teams on OSHA employee and construction safety and other applicable regulations, policies and procedures
Facilitates and leads incident investigations and hazard/near misses; monitors and closes out action items
Coordinates process safety reviews, plans and audits; provides input to emergency action plans
Trains, develops and presents on safety matters and new regulations
Provides emergency management support and collaborates to perform industrial hygiene activities
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
HSA and FSA options
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Employee stock purchase plan
Domestic partner benefits
Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about