Shift Safety Representative

Job Summary / Overview

The position of the Shift Safety Representative for Natgasoline is to provide day-to-day field safety support, including permitting, rescue plans, critical lift plans, daily inspections, and audits, to execute all aspects of HSSE effectively and efficiently.

Additionally, this role ensures that Emergency Response is staffed in a manner that provides an initial response to protect People, the Environment, the Assets, and the Natgasoline Reputation in an emergency.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Assist Operations in day to day permitting, lift, and rescue plans.
• Perform daily inspections and audits as needed to support safety functions at the facility.
• Provide immediate response to the different types of emergencies at the site, including fires, gas releases, spills to land and water, rescue, and medical calls, etc.
• Response during off-hours may be required.
• Function as the Subject Matter Expert for Emergency and Safety Orders, which includes reviewing the procedures and providing interpretations. This role may also involve developing and delivering Emergency Response training.
• Maintain emergency response facilities and all emergency response equipment (Mobile and Fixed) to ensure equipment is available and ready to respond to emergencies.
• Provide Health and Safety Field Services to stakeholders, including industrial hygiene monitoring, turnaround support, Health and Safety compliance audits, Health and Safety consulting services, Initial Emergency Response training for all site personnel, Fire Safety Assessments of Active and passive fire protection, and Site Emergency Response Equipment.
• Complete all Fire extinguishers, monitors, Hydrants, manifolds, and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) inspections.
• Perform other related health, safety, and environmental tasks as assigned.
• Follow all relevant company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

• Certified National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)-1081, exterior (or equivalent).
• Must currently hold and maintain a minimum of an EMR issued through the Texas Department of State Health Services or higher certification.
• Certified as NFPA 472, Hazardous Materials Technician (or equivalent).
• Certified as NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) is preferred.

Education, Experience, and/or Training

Level 1

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in HSE or a related field is required.
• Worked in a Leadership Role within an Industrial Emergency Response Facility preferred.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

Level 2

• Maintain all Level 1 requirements.
• Two-year degree from an accredited college in Safety or Operations related program.
• Ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge of Natgasoline process operations and HSSE policies through competency assessment or previous Operations Field Qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of industry standards/practices, including NFPA, ANSI, API, and other safety, emergency response, and environmental response/remediation standards.
• Working knowledge of firefighting apparatus and foam generation equipment.
• Must have good computer skills and be able to use Microsoft applications.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• General knowledge of local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations impacting the Chemical Manufacturing sector with emphasis on OSHA General Industry and TCEQ regulatory permitting and compliance assurance processes.
• Teamwork Oriented.
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Results Driven.
• Effective communication.
• Technical capacity to understand general operations, maintenance, and processes.

Special Requirements

Tools / Equipment

• Computer
• Emergency Response Equipment
• Industrial Hygiene Equipment

Software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook required.

Physical

• Ability to lift 20 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to respond to emergencies.
• Ability to effectively communicate through various means required.

Environmental

• Most of the work is performed in a field environment. Work at times in extreme weather conditions.
• Requires operation of industrial equipment.
• Noise levels are typically moderate.

Work Schedule

• Rotating 12-hour shifts
• May require overtime as necessary.

Travel

• Less than 10% of the time.

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to reflect the current job accurately, Natgasoline reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise. In compliance with ADA regulations, the employee must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation in a satisfactory manner; further accommodations shall not be made if it constitutes an undue hardship on this organization.