What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Representative position at Energy Transfer Partners?
Summary:
This position will report to the Local Area Sr. Manager, support other area Managers and Supervisors, and will be located in Cambridge, IA. Will support company goals and objectives related to all elements of safety, emergency response, Industrial Hygiene, regulatory compliance, safety auditing, contractor safety, and training. Work to develop consistency across the company in the development and application of company procedures and policies. Work individually and as part of the safety team to support and provide customer service to Field Safety and Operations personnel. Assist with the management of company safety programs and with the development of company standard operating procedures (SOP) and training programs. Assist with creation and adherence to all safety regulations and policies. Assist with or lead incident investigations as needed. Review incident and near miss reports within his/her area of responsibility for accuracy, consistency, and effective corrective actions.
Areas of responsibility will be in Iowa and Illinois but may work in all areas of safety as required by the needs of the department.
Performs other duties as required / assigned to support departmental goalsEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing leadership and expertise in developing and implementing company safety programs
- Training and motivation of company personnel to achieve superior safety performance.
- Performing equipment, facility, and work-in-progress inspections
- Injury and accident investigations including identifying, developing, and implementing preventative measures.
- Conducting, assisting, and/or coordinating in-house inspections, third party safety audits, and/or safety and environmental audits for the Area locations.
- Research industry standards and best practices and make recommendations as needed.
- Collaborate with Managers, Supervisors and Employees to build consistency in the understanding and application of company procedures and regulatory requirements. Assist with the MOC process by identifying change, initiating eMOC process, and ensuring proper hazard review / evaluations and follow up action items to completion.
Essential Requirements:
- Ability to perform incident investigations using appropriate techniques and to identify and correct root causes
- Ability to assume & perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions
- Work well with others and also be able to perform work independently.
- Demonstrate sound judgment.
- Have knowledge of safety rules and practices and a very good safety record.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Have a history of being dependable & reliable.
- Good organizational skills, good customer relations skills, and a record of very positive work performance.
- Must live within 45 min of the work location
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level
- Representative – Safety: HS Diploma or equivalent or 6 years in industrial safety or related field
- Sr Representative – Safety: Bachelors degree or 8 years in industrial safety or related field
Preferred Skills
- CSP, ASP or other certification is a plus
- First Aid, CPR, AED trainer
- SMITH System Driver Training
- Incident Command System training (ICS 100, 200, 300, 700, and 800
- Incident investigation training. (TapRoot)
"An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. "
