H.S. Education or Equivalent required; degree/certification in Health & Safety Sciences preferred
5+ years of experience as a Health & Safety Technician or Specialist in LNG, Petrochemical, or Oil & Gas industry
Experience in Health & Safety during Commissioning and Startup activities
Thorough understanding of Permit to Work processes and systems
Knowledge of OSHA standards and occupational safety practices
Familiarity with Health and Safety policies in industrial/natural gas operations
Preferred certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, OSHA 500, OSHA 510, CSP, CHST, LSP, OHST, ASP
Eligible to work in the US and pass a drug test/background check; must have a TWIC
Responsibilities
Oversee, implement, and manage safety policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance
Continuously inspect, observe, and audit work tasks against company standards
Serve as the primary contact for all Health & Safety inquiries in the field
Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify safety issues
Mentor field workers on safety practices and address unsafe behaviors
Report and assist in incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified
Monitor contractor activities for compliance with safety standards
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a critical sector focused on health and safety
Engagement in mentoring and educational approaches to workplace safety
Exposure to dynamic fieldwork with direct impact on safety practices
Active participation in site safety committees
Potential for career development in a safety-oriented environment
Full Job Description
Oversee, implement, and manage safety policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, standards, and requirements
Continuously inspect, observe, and audit the application of work tasks against our defined company procedures, policies, and conditions of the working environments
Establish and maintain themselves as the focal point in the field for all Health & Safety related questions, concerns, activities, and/or needs.
Spend extended periods of time in the field walking throughout the assigned area(s), climbing stairs/ladders as needed to elevated work areas
Ensure that hazard assessments and permitting requirements are being followed
Engage workers in the field who are performing tasks unsafely and mentor them in the correct measures or practices to ensure that they are working with a safety-first mentality. Utilize a mentoring or educational approach when interacting with all personnel
Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments, and other safety assessments to support the Health and Safety management of the facility
Monitor all contractor activities to ensure safe work techniques and compliance with Venture Global LNG's policies and procedures
Possess the ability to multi-task effectively
Enforce a zero-tolerance policy
Control all unsafe conditions, hazards, and/or scenes when possible
Conduct daily safety inspections, observations, and audits to ensure all unsafe acts and conditions are immediately addressed
Perform facility audits, observations, surveys, and inspections to identify environmental, safety, and occupational hazards and weaknesses to promote effective practices and ensure compliance, and develop recommendations that provide solutions, remedies, or process improvement
Inform HSSE leadership about the results of safety inspections, observations, and audits, as well as any observed deficiencies and means of mitigation
Report all accidents, incidents, or events immediately to the Shift Supervision and Health and Safety Manager. Aid and assist in the accident and incident investigation process as needed
Participate in incident investigations to guide the identification of root causes and effective corrective actions
Assist and support Emergency Response processes for the site
Inspect, control, and enforce effective and timely housekeeping standards
Participate as a member of the Site Safety Committee
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
H.S. Education or Equivalent required. Degree and/or certification in Health & Safety Sciences or related field strongly preferred
Must have specific experience with Health & Safety in Commissioning and Startup activities
Fully understand and have experience with the Permit to Work process and systems with the expectation to audit and advise using a mentoring approach to valid discrepancies and to provide safe and effective paths of resolution
Strong leadership skills demonstrated by five (5) or more years in a Health & Safety Technician role or Specialist position having previous LNG, Petrochemical or Oil and Gas manufacturing industry a plus
Understanding of OSHA general industry and/or construction standards
Occupational Health and Safety knowledge, experience, or education related to job site hazard recognition safety inspection/audits for permit to work, hazardous energy isolation, hot-work (metal welding-grinding-thermal cutting), confined space entry, elevated work/fall protection, housekeeping, and crane hoisting and rigging
Experience in Health and Safety policies, procedures, and standards in Industrial operations, natural gas operations, or liquefaction facilities, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Process Safety Management (PSM) experience is a plus
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification are preferred.
Preferred certifications include OSHA 500, OSHA 510, CSP, CHST, LSP, OHST, and ASP.
Eligible to work in the US, pass a drug test and background check with a criminal history
TWIC Required (Current owner or can obtain)
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal and written formats
