Safety Specialist

Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team! 

The Opportunity

The Field Safety Specialist provides expert technical guidance, implements risk mitigation strategies, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure workplace safety and effective work execution. This role requires a proven leader who can successfully influence and motivate staff, management, and contractors to prioritize safety performance.

Our US Safety team is seeking an #EnergyProblemSolver to join our operations in either Hamilton, MI or Defiance, OH. The ideal candidate will support routine operations, special projects, and construction activities throughout their assigned region.

We're looking for a professional with substantial experience in occupational safety, process safety, pipeline transmission operations, and construction/project execution. The successful candidate will be a skilled facilitator who thrives with autonomous work, demonstrates strategic decision-making abilities, excels at problem-solving, and possesses outstanding organizational and communication skills.

What you’ll do

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to personnel on safety processes and issues.
• Conduct safety training as required to instruct employees in safe work practices and emergency procedures.
• Provide occupational health and safety guidance and support for regional site/area managers.
• General oversight and technical support of various fire protection systems, regulatory permits, staff certifications, record keeping, and related inspections, tests, and preventative maintenance.
• General oversight and technical support of employee medical surveillance, respirator fit testing, noise surveys, PPE selection/administration, onsite hazardous material management, general waste management, and facility safety equipment maintenance (spill kits, first aid, showers, etc.)
• Support and potentially lead incident and accident investigations resulting in innovative and practical solutions to corrective actions.
• Share best practices with multi-functional teams.
• Effectively collaborate with stakeholder teams to resolve issues.
• Support US Safety leadership through raising ideas and supporting the implementation of safety programs that support local and enterprise goals.
• Conduct and monitor employee/contractor safety training within area of responsibility.
• Lead frequent facility safety reviews with facility leadership.
• Manage on-site hazardous material issues.
• Interact with external visitors during onsite inspections.
• Support general compliance in facility oil and chemical handling, spill response, equipment maintenance, and related record keeping.
• Work collaborative with teams to correct safety deficiencies.
• Support work planning and up-front risk and hazard identification and mitigation strategies.
• Support the design, development, and maintenance of health and safety policies and programs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of employee safety programs.
• Lead safety reviews to monitor and ensure fit-for-purpose safety programs.
• Assist and drive implementation of safety programs.
• Carry out inspections to monitor compliance to federal, provincial, and local regulations.
• Carry out special studies of accidents and causes and maintain safety-related records.
• Other tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of related experience
• Certification or degree in a related discipline of Health, Safety and Environment or relevant experience in lieu of education.
• Technical acumen in confined space, electrical safety, lock out tag out (LOTO), hot work, elevated work, process safety, vehicle safety, and related areas
• Strong organizational skills, technical competence, and attention to detail
• Responsive to customer needs and requests.
• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal and written)
• Proven ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of varying sizes.
• Proven ability to assess safety expectations and proactively course correct.
• Anticipates and thrives in dynamic environments and changing requirements.
• Exercises independent judgment in the planning, organization, and completion of assignments.
• Experience with loss control, risk management, and safety programs
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable industry and government regulations including OSHA, FERC, PHMSA, CSB, and EPA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or accreditation with a safety board (CSP or equivalent)
• Advanced computer skills
• Experience in major safety software such as Enablon, Blueworx, SAP.

This position requires candidates to:

• Successfully complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training (estimated up 60% of work schedule)
• Stay overnight away from home base (estimated up 40% of work schedule)
• Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required
• Successfully complete pre-employment Bankruptcy, Credit, Civil and Criminal background checks
• Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)
• Climb ladders and stairs, wear a respirator, work in extreme temperatures, and walk extensively in indoor and outdoor industrial areas

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for our domestic relocation program

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states. 

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.

* TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting [email protected].