Senior Specialist, Health, Safety and Environment
Full Time
Corpus Christi, TX
Posted
Job description
Plains All American (PAA) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, PAA handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment. Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets, and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.
The Senior Specialist, Health, Safety and Environment will report to the Regional HSE Manager and have responsibilities associated with health, safety, security, and environmental regulatory compliance for assigned pipeline, terminal, and trucking assets. The successful candidate will be required to develop and maintain good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that assist Operations and other functional groups in complying with applicable regulations and requirements.
The successful candidate must be available to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 on-call basis. This position is 25 percent office and 75 percent field based. Overnight travel is also expected.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulatory requirements and assist with continuous improvement of environmental programs.
- Maintain site-specific emergency response plan.
- Maintain and execute Tier II procedures and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with remediation activities.
- Assist Operations with external inspections and audits.
- Execute incident management activities.
- Participate in safety programs such as Management of Change (MoC), Industrial Hygiene (IH) Monitoring, HSE Training, and Plains Driver Safety.
- Coach and mentor Operations employees on Plains’ safety policies, programs, and procedures.
- Conduct and report on field safety evaluations (e.g., work permit reviews, program reviews, safety, and environmental inspections).
- Provide contractor safety oversight via safety assessments and onsite visits.
- Maintain accurate electronic records to support compliance requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, or related technical discipline.
- 8–10 years’ directly related experience; strong environmental background preferred.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting terminal, pipeline, and commercial trucking operations.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and/or PHMSA regulations as they pertain to the oil and gas midstream industry and commercial trucking.
- Detail and task-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Able to apply for and obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks.
- Compliance with the company’s Medical Surveillance and Drug & Alcohol Programs as required under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and PHMSA 49 CFR Part 199, including pre-employment testing.
- Valid state driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Our employees drive our success. At PAA hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process.
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