Specialist - Safety

Energy Transfer•United States, New Mexico, NM

About The Position

The Safety Representative supports safety and regulatory compliance across assigned operating areas while fostering a safety-first culture. The role partners closely with operations personnel to help ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. The position includes field work and may involve call-outs, emergency response, facility shutdowns, turnarounds, and occasional overnight travel. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday with on-call rotation responsibility, and work may extend to nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of safe work practices within the oil and gas industry.
Knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926 regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions.
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Proven record of dependability, reliability, and positive job performance.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in potentially stressful and/or hazardous environments.
Reliable for call-out and emergency response.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant safety experience.
Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and drive for extended periods; frequent standing and walking may be required for up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and confined or restricted work environments.
Ability to work at plant and field locations that may involve exposure to chemicals, process equipment, loud noise, and temperature extremes.
Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
Professional safety certifications such as OSHA, CHST, OHST, CSP, ASP, or equivalent.
Previous experience supporting safety programs within the oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

Conduct field safety audits and inspections and communicate findings and recommendations to area management.
Deliver safety training to operations personnel in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 requirements and company standards.
Observe, coach, and mentor employees in safe work planning and execution.
Facilitate tailgate meetings, safety briefings, and area safety meetings.
Lead incident investigations using established methodologies to identify root causes and recommend effective corrective actions.
Maintain incident records and corrective action tracking logs and communicate findings with affected personnel.
Participate in the development, revision, and rollout of company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
Represent the company at contractor safety meetings and industry safety functions.
Evaluate compliance with company and regulatory safety requirements and develop corrective action plans to address deficiencies.
Maintain training, inspection, and compliance records for reporting and auditing purposes.
Assist operations personnel with implementing recommended safety improvements and corrective measures.
Collect, calculate, analyze, and report safety performance metrics.
Maintain a working knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations and their impact on company operations.