- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
- Ensures a safe environment for employees and the general public
- Interfaces with personnel to communicate and define their role in compliance efforts
- Interfaces with regulatory agencies to ensure the understanding of compliance with all applicable EH&S regulations and requirements
- Supports Air, Water and Waste Disposal Management programs
- Eliminates hazardous conditions and reduces unsafe actions
- Maintains environmental, safety and emergency response equipment
- Manages training programs for employees and contractors
- Maintains close contact with assigned areas resolving safety sensitive issues
- Develops technical skills and certification in assigned areas
- Coordinates emergency response teams Coordinates annual safety and fire inspections
- Develops and implements facility yenvironmental, safety, and security policies and procedures
- Provides consultation and recommendations for EHS related program items
- Ensures compliance with Incident Investigation and Learning
- Conducts safety training and assist management with training needs
- Oversees and surveys compliance to Policy and Procedures relating to safety and develops and implements policies and procedures for compliance with OSHA and other relevant regulations
- Assists field management with loss control efforts including hazard assessment and control, compliance assessments and establishment of behavioral safety systems
- Provides safety coverage special projects
Environmental Health and Safety - Lovington, United States - HF Sinclair
Description
Basic Function
HF Sinclair in Lovington, NM is seeking an EHS Specialist. This position conducts high level health and safety assignments, and depending on assignment, environmental management assignments for the Department under minimal supervision. May direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time.
Job Duties
May perform some or all of the following:
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.
Experience
A minimum of five years of related experience is required.
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree required or the equivalent years of experience is required.
PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:
Certifications in CSP, PE, CIH. Specialized training in Industrial Fire Fighting, High Angle Rescue, Hazmat Response Advanced Medical Response are preferred.
Required Skills
Working knowledge of occupational safety and industrial hygiene, and ability to apply this knowledge. Special training/Certifications in Industrial Safety, Hazard Assessment, Workers Compensation, etc. Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive medical physical examination. Understanding of Safety and Environmental Practices basics and application of Safety and Environmental Policies, and Procedures for field activities. Demonstrated ability to stand firm on doing the job safe if challenged, but act in a diplomatic manner. Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, advanced reading and writing skills, ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility
May direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time.
Work Conditions
Office and field based and with up to 30% travel by land or air required. Petroleum refinery, and out-of-doors environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, and working in confined spaces. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions. In some locations, must be available for weekend and after hour call-outs.
Physical Requirements
Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspection, making precise hand & finger movements, reaching and grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 25lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 15 lbs and climbing up to 50 ft, ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted), and strenuous physical activity.