Senior Safety Specialist

This Senior Safety Specialist position will support ourTexas Gas Operationsin Houston,by workingclosely withfront line employees,contractors,leadershipand other members of theSafety and Training organization.This position will provide safety supportby participating in field observations, safety committees,safety meetings,incident investigations and learning events,implementingSafety and Health programs,providingsafety guidancetoemployees,establishing relationships with coworkers, company personnelandindustry peers,andbyproviding excellent customer service to theTexas Gas Operationsorganization.

• Provide daily safety support to assigned work groups.

• Conduct observations/audits of personnel, tools, equipment, and work practices toprovide assurance forsafe andeffective execution of work.

• Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations on programs,practices,toolsand equipmentaimed at reducing oreliminatingrisk forGasOperationspersonnel.

• Participateinandlead LearningEventswithin the organization.

• Conduct incident investigations toidentifycauses andcorrective actions.

• Collaborates withvarious departments and levels of leadershipon the development, delivery and implementation of effective safety programs and policies.

• Supports the organization's SIF prevention strategythrough discussions,presentations,and training.

• Review,interpret, and applyworkplace safety standards, suchas;OSHA,PHMSA, NFPA, ANSI, ASTM.

• Monitor and review safety data for trends andidentifyrisk reduction strategies.

• Developandconductsafety trainingand presentations.

• Maintains relationships as necessary withappropriate agenciesand keeps abreast of regulatory/governmental proceedings toidentifyimpacts to the organization.

• Assistslegal department asrequiredregardingoccupational safety and potential exposure concerns.

• Participate inEmergency Operationswhen emergency response is activated.

• A minimum of five (5)yearsexperienceinSafety, with preferredsafetyexperience inGasUtilities,Oiland GasOperations,orIndustrialOrganizations.

• Able to bend, stoop, squat and/or kneel and must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

• Able tolift upto 20 pounds repetitively, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

• Able todemonstrateand apply manual dexterity tooperatea computer, office equipment, trainingequipmentand training devices.

• Able to view a personal computer monitor or laptop screen, sit,standor walk forlong periodsof time.

• Able tooperatea motor vehicle, enter and exit vehicle withoutassistance, and drive for multiple hours a day.

• Able to verbally exchange information with customers and company personnel.

• Able to work in shop,officeand field environments, including ability to tolerate exposure to all weather conditions, and if necessary, at night.

• Able to work around potentially hazardous conditionssuch as moving machinery, energized equipment, flammable solvents, hazardous wastes,heat, dirty and/or greasy equipment and noise.

• Able to wear personal protection safety equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, protectivefootwearand ear plugs, on an occasional basis.

• Able to work infast-paced environmentwith a sense of urgencyto meet established deadlines.

• Able to travel outside of primary work area, in any weather conditions and occasionally overnight, to field locations, remote areas, conferences and/or meetings.

• Required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.