This position represents the Environmental, Health and Safety programs for Gulfport Energy Corporation. Interfaces with oilfield employees, operations and office personnel, business development, shared services personnel, clients, subcontractors and regulatory agencies. Researches and interprets standards, codes and regulations. Supports all EHS initiatives as determined by the EHS Department.

Daily Job Duties

• Review any incidents that have been reported (safety, environmental, near misses, equipment damage/failure, etc.) within the previous 24 hours
• Investigate each incident with both Gulfport representatives and contractors
• Ensure ‘First Report of Incident’ is completed and entered
• Obtain Contractor (Sub-Contractor, 3rd Party) incident reports identifying corrective actions to prevent recurrence daily
• Ensure all investigation paperwork is forwarded to Gulfport EHS and proper chain of command
• Work with Superintendents, Leads, Foreman and/or Company Men daily to address and/or resolve issue or concerns. Ensure follow-up on any deficiencies to ensure items are addressed
• Be professional and work closely with our primary service companies, vendors and contractors to meet and exceed our EHS principles. We will provide support and guidance so they can be successful and in turn help us be successful
• Conduct visual inspections of locations, associated 3rd party equipment, and around the perimeter of Gulfport sites for safety and environmental interests. Ensure all deficiencies are corrected and documented accordingly
• Ensure JSA’s and ‘Permits to Work’ records are being kept on location
• Provide oversight for spill clean-ups and document accordingly with pictures and reports
• Review and approve invoices for processing
• Assist and provide oversight for Waste Management, NPDES requirements, SPCC, NORM/TENORM and Air as directed by Corporate
• Conduct audits/inspection periodically of our contractors to ensure they are meeting our expectations and regulatory requirements, and report any issues to Corporate EHS
• Participation in weekly department meeting/call:
• Review previous weeks incidents and investigation
• Discuss new process developing throughout the week
• Review upcoming projects that need to be communicated
• Offer ideas and suggestions to improve departments programs, goals, objectives.

Monthly and Annual Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in field office monthly employee safety meetings and complete web-based training as assigned by corporate EHS
• Attend tours of job sites and provide safety briefing to those involved
• Attend emergency management meetings for cities, counties, and the state of Ohio
• Coordinate and lead scheduled vendor meetings held through Gulfport Field Offices
• Conduct required EHS training such as but not limited to New Hire Orientation, Spill Training, Contractor Orientation, Sump Water Discharge Procedures, etc. to Company Men, Superintendents, etc.
• Conduct inspections of our locations and facilities to ensure we are compliant with all regulations (i.e. EPA, OSHA, DNR, DOT, API, etc.).
• Assist and/or coordinate any response drills required under regulatory guidance or company initiatives
• Participate and attend local, state, or federal organizations or committees that support the Oil and Gas industry (ie. OOGA, AXPC, County Emergency Responders)
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Effective communicator at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies
• Ability to proficiently schedule, coordinate, plan and monitor multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to analyze situations and data objectively Initiative to work independently, but also effective in a team setting
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, government agencies and the general public
• Excellent communication and customer service skills (written and verbal)
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to complete projects assigned with necessary follow up within deadlines

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or EHS/CSP certification with 5 – 7 years of safety experience
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in Oil & Gas industry setting with a strong safety and environmental background is required
• Current driver’s license with a good driving record
• Experience conducting environmental and safety audits and inspections
• Experience developing corrective and preventive actions related to incidents, injuries, or non-conformances
• Experience conducting incident or failure analysis and writing detailed reports
• Experience in analyzing data and summarizing for broad distribution or for use in determining how to focus resources
• Experience implementing safety and environmental programs to achieve established goals
• Experience working with regulatory agency personnel
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are typical to that of the field environment, and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• This position requires walking or standing for extended periods and working in environments of extreme temperatures (heat, cold, dust)
• Exposure to loud noise, occupational hazards, or outdoor elements
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and walkways and have an awareness of confined spaces as associated with oilfield environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Experience conducting incident or failure analysis and writing detailed reports
• Experience in analyzing data and summarizing for broad distribution or for use in determining how to focus resources
• Experience implementing safety and environmental programs to achieve established goals
• Experience working with regulatory agency personnel
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• This is a full-time salary exempt position. Days of work are typically Monday through Friday, but hours and days can vary due to workload/needs of the company
• This position requires an individual who can answer emergency calls at any time. This employee must be available to come to work during off-hours and/or weekends to address emergency conditions or other situations that may arise
• Frequent travel and field work is expected for this position

Equal Opportunity Employer:

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

Gulfport Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Gulfport also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, except where such an accommodation would cause an undue hardship.