Safety Specialist

What We Are Looking For

The Safety Specialist will be a member of our Natural Gas Division. The primary geographical coverage area is the Central region of Texas. The position will be in Sheridan, Texas.

What You Will Do

Position Description

Support the Natural Gas Business Unit in complying with federal, state, and local safety regulations. The emphasis of this position is providing safety training, facility inspections, OSHA regulatory interpretations, incident investigation support, OSHA incident classification, and emergency response support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of OSHA regulations and a working knowledge of EPA regulations.
• Communicate regulatory as well as Business Unit requirements and research potential solutions to address issues identified by facility personnel, internal audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Inspect facilities to identify best practices and potential EHS deficiencies. In addition, must be able to provide regulatory citations or reference Business Unit standards for deficiencies identified and be able to assist in developing and implementing solutions.
• Plan, develop, and deliver effective safety training to facility personnel
• Provide support for the incident/injury reporting and tracking system, including report generation and reviews, in relation to workplace injuries/illnesses, vehicle accidents, and other undesired occurrences.
• Effective, tactful, and positive communication with all levels of field and management personnel.
• Moderate to high proficiency with personal computers and working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as other EHS software.
• Possess the ability to work as a team member with a focus on attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Contribute to developing or improving site level as well as Business Unit safety and IH procedures.
• Participate as a member of a team member in incident investigations and development of effective corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and following completion, action items created through pre- and post-installation reviews of either plans for new facilities or modifications to existing facilities.
• Develop accurate and concise written communications concerning EHS issues for the Company, Business Unit, or Division in order to create awareness and to prevent a re-occurrence of similar events.
• Support field operations during internal audits/assessments or external inspections.
• Serve as a member of the Incident Command System (ICS) in response to emergency incidents in the Division.

Physical Demands

• Effectively work outdoors in the Southeast U.S. climate while wearing the required PPE (ex., hard hat, flame-resistant clothing, and safety-toed footwear) for the location.
• Periodically climb ladders and stairs to elevated platforms/walkways

Working Conditions

• Travel is approximately 75% with occasional overnight stays.
• Promptly address requests outside of regular business hours for technical advice as well as responding to emergencies.

Job level will be commensurate with experience and skill set. Other duties not detailed above will be assigned as necessary.

What You Need

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• Safety or industrial hygiene degree preferred

Experience/Specific Knowledge

• Familiarity with the hazards and safe operating practices associated with flammable gases and liquids.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams is beneficial.

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

• Safety certification is preferred but not required. Must be willing to pursue certification commensurate to the level of safety experience and education.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet Company insurability requirements.

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective, tactful, and positive communication with all levels of field and management personnel.
• Moderate to high proficiency with personal computers and working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as other EHS software.
• Possess the ability to work as a team member with a focus on attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.