Senior Coordinator, Health and Safety

Cheniere Energy•Cameron, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Coordinator, Health and Safety plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the company's safety culture and compliance. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, from administrative tasks like filing and documentation to active participation in safety inspections, training, and incident investigations. The role requires a strong understanding of health and safety regulations, particularly within the LNG industry, and the ability to implement and enforce safety programs. The Senior Coordinator will act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to operations and maintenance staff, and contributing to the development of safety policies and procedures. This role also involves participation in risk management activities and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

Possess a general understanding of LNG (or other cryogenic hydrocarbon liquids), transportation, storage and processing including safety, operations, governmental regulations and associated codes and standards.
Familiarity with safety and health designs, specifications, and requirements/regulations to operate LNG facilities.
Understands the various applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and standards and permits required to operate an LNG facility, including but not limited to: DOT, OSHA, USCG, FERC, NFPA.
Knowledge in emergency response operations, techniques and reporting.
Strong leadership and administrative abilities.
Competence with health and safety regulatory requirements for federal, state and local government agencies and/or have the ability to learn and obtain necessary skill/knowledge requirements within timeframe designated by management.
Knowledge of investigation techniques, root cause analysis, incident reporting and/or have the ability to learn and obtain necessary skill/knowledge requirements within timeframe designated by management.
Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.
Effective problem solving and analytical skills.
Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office Suite consisting of Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) in good standing status.
Must be CPR, First Aid certified, or have the ability to obtain certification and have knowledge of emergency procedures.
Five (5) years or more related experience in HSE, Emergency Response or equivalent military experience; eight (8) years or more preferred.
Must be able to prepare and present information to a varying audience.
All responsibilities must be met in a rotating shift environment, including holidays, weekends and nights.

Nice To Haves

Associates or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, or relevant discipline, equivalent work experience, or related military training/experience is preferred.
CSP/ASP Certification preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of the Incident Command System and Behavior Based Safety programs and Safety Management Systems preferred.
H&S Management/Leadership experience in an industrial related environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

File and record safety and health documentation in the corporate document management system and Company Incident Management System.
Assist the Health & Safety Supervisor and HSE Manager with routine inspections, safety information documentation, and safety and health projects.
Monitor, audit, train, and prepare reports to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations and site-specific requirements.
Implement safety programs to educate, train, and motivate personnel to minimize occupational incidents, injuries, and hazards.
Implement safety program procedures, guidelines, and work methods for operations and maintenance activities, making recommendations for improvements.
Specify, select, maintain, and recommend safety and personal protective equipment.
Document and report safety conditions to relevant staff and management.
Provide safety and health representation, advice, training, guidance, and support to Operations & Maintenance staff.
Provide continuous reporting and compliance documentation to Health & Safety Supervisor and HSE Manager.
Support clean-up efforts involving minor spills and perform initial response and notifications to incidents or releases.
Assist Shift Supervisor, PTW Coordinators, Operations and Maintenance staff on higher risk field permitting activities.
Serve as a subject matter expert for safety-related activities and ensure adherence to Cheniere Health and Safety program requirements.
Conduct or participate in investigations of safety incidents, near misses, and good catches.
Facilitate initial reports and initiate investigations to determine the root cause of safety incidents.
Conduct data entry in Cheniere’s Incident Management System and assist in the development and maintenance of other sustainability programs.
Participate in terminal safety meetings and safety committee meetings.
Monitor hazardous work and participate in planning and execution of work events that are non-routine or have elevated risk factors.
Operate portable combustible gas instruments, interpret readings, and identify potential risks and mitigations.
Evaluate and identify federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and assist in the development and execution of policies, procedures, permits, and/or execution strategy.
Assist with the review and oversight of all new regulatory initiatives to ensure compliance.
Assist with the review of capital projects and maintenance projects to ensure compliance with safety regulations and internal policies.
Participate in Risk Management activities such as PHA’s, HazOps, PSSR, and MOC evaluations.
Carry out other duties as assigned.