Safety Specialist

Energy Transfer•Victoria, TX

22d•Onsite

About The Position

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Safety Specialist to support its safety mission by implementing corporate safety initiatives and maintaining the company’s safety culture. Based in Victoria, Texas, the position monitors safety programs in the Gulf Coast region and supports field operations through employee engagement, coaching, training, and facility safety evaluations. The role manages daily safety needs for more than 50 employees, working with considerable autonomy between the safety team and field operations. Most work is conducted in the field rather than at a desk.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
2–5 years of direct work experience in health, safety, and environmental compliance, focused on operational support.
Understanding of fundamental safety concepts, practices, and procedures, as well as state and federal regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong coaching, teaching, and mentoring skills with employees and peer operations managers; willingness to work daily in the field with hourly operations employees.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of natural gas compression equipment and processes, or similar machinery in an industrial setting.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Ability to understand written and verbal company and supervisor communications, including training, procedures, and instructions.
Ability to legally work in the United States.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to read and interpret data and communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing, with company and outside personnel.
Ability to travel overnight, approximately 5% of the time worked, and drive a company-assigned vehicle to fieldwork locations.

Responsibilities

Communicate and set regional safety expectations in partnership with operations leaders.
Coach employees and managers on safe work procedures, health and safety practices, and policy interpretation.
Prepare and maintain health and safety reports and metrics.
Conduct trend analysis to support operations and the company’s safety culture.
Assist with training employees on required safety topics, programs, and expectations.
Lead safety compliance audits and field visits, and provide findings and recommendations for corrective actions and improvements.
Deliver Short Service Employee (SSE) orientations, provide hands-on support, and take ownership of SSE success in the area.
Track regional safety initiatives and metrics supporting annual safety goals.
Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
Conduct and report incident investigations.
Deliver monthly safety meeting presentations, newsletters, and training packages.
Support the driver improvement program and ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.