Sr. Safety Specialist

Toledo Refining Company

Toledo Refining Company

Oregon, OH, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Sr. Safety Specialist

This position serves as the technical resource to the Health and Safety group and the rest of the refinery.

Principle Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with all levels of the organization to support the development of facility H&S programs, procedures, safe work practices, campaigns, etc.

  • Participate as a member of one of the facilities Business Teams.

  • Analyze safety performance and statistics.

  • Lead/participate in various safety committees.

  • Develop, conduct, and participate in safety meetings.

  • Participate in the maintenance and continuous improvement of the existing safety programs for the refinery.

  • Lead and perform safety audits and planned general inspections.

  • Support and participate in incident and near miss investigations.

  • Develop and implement general and specialized training presentations, materials, and testing for regulatory, required, and topic-specific training.

  • Assist field supervision with loss control efforts including hazard assessment and control.

  • Interface with contractors in respect to adhering to safety policies/standards and related safety and health activities.

  • Serve as a resource to provide information and interpretation on safety regulations, procedures and practices.

  • Participate in pre-plans and work activities for high-risk jobs.

  • Perform Job Hazards Analysis for specific job tasks when necessary.

  • Provide safety support turnarounds, capital projects, and other engineering projects while ensuring compliance with facility standards and federal and local regulatory requirements.

  • Perform technical writing functions that include developing and editing communication materials, standards, plans, and reports.

  • Provide H&S oversight to refinery workforce related to confined space entry, hot work, safe work practices, and other related health, safety, or industrial hygiene matters.

  • Maintain a level of H&S related knowledge and expertise through periodic job function training or skill development.

Job Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety or related course of study preferred.

  • 5+ years’ safety and/or industrial hygiene experience required.

  • Experience in a petroleum, chemical, or manufacturing plant preferred.