Pipeline Field HSE Coordinator

Summary

The Pipeline Field HSE Coordinator reports directly to the HSE Manager and/or Project Manager. This position requires frequent travel to field locations and/or long-term project locations to implement consistent and uniform HSE practices tailored to each work site's specific operational risks and hazards. The Pipeline Field HSE Coordinator, conducts various HSE activities, including, but not limited to, daily & weekly job-site visitations, audits and inspections, loss incident investigations, emergency response, performing environmental assessments and evaluations of facilities and job locations, and assisting operations with implementation and compliance of existing HSE programs. The ability to work independently, maintain strong attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment are critical for success in this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and follow all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

· Conduct and support the development of orientations, related safety training, safety meetings, and tailgate meetings.

· Conduct safety observations/audits and provide appropriate corrective actions independently, ensuring that all potential hazards are promptly and effectively corrected.

· Understand and apply appropriate industry-specific standards.

· Perform basic incident investigations independently and assist with determining root cause and corrective actions.

· Assist with the management of claims with direction from the Risk Department.

· Establish a working relationship with the project team (i.e., Project Manager, Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent).

· Develop site-specific safety plans and hazard analysis.

· Promote the Equix Inc. HSE Program and Core Values.

· Monitors safety of subcontractor(s) and approves/disapproves their safety performance to management

· Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum Requirements:

· Two plus years of EHS experience applicable to the pipeline and/or heavy construction industry or a field safety role

· OSHA 30-hour certification, or the ability to obtain within approved timeframe

· Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven, and an acceptable driving record as determined by Equix Inc. Review Team

Desired Qualifications:

· Secondary education degree

· Knowledge, skills an ability to execute local, state, and federal HSE regulatory requirements.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work well and efficiently with a wide variety of people while holding them accountable to HSE requirements.

· Demonstrated success developing and monitoring HSE standards, procedures, or processes.

· Demonstrated strengths in problem solving, planning, and coordinating initiatives.

· Ability to work independently and being personally accountable and responsible is essential.

· Microsoft Outlook email, Word, and Excel computer skills.

Performance Standards

· Safety Culture: Foster a safety culture by modeling and reinforcing expected jobsite behaviors

· Team Orientation: Communicate in an open, honest, and respectful manner

· High Integrity: Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments

· Ownership Mentality: Assumes responsibility and makes decisions within own level of authority; seeks approval when appropriate

· Good Judgment: Knows when to stand tough and when to be flexible. Sees the big picture and the ramifications of actions

· Versatility: Is open to change. Adjusts positively to changing work priorities and business conditions

Physical Requirements

· Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screening

· Ability to lift 50lbs, bend, reach, stand, climb, kneel, and push

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk, occasionally, on uneven and slippery surfaces. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear, use hands and fingers to handle or touch, reach above shoulders, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

· Work both indoors and outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions and may be in loud environments and maybe exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

· Must work in a manner that will not jeopardize the health and safety of him/herself or others

· Frequent travel, which may include extended duration, is required. Must have the ability to commit to long term onsite projects. Extended duration, meaning the travel may include weekends.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

· Must be able to read and comprehend English

· Fluent in Spanish speaking and reading an additional benefit

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Candidates must pass pre-employment screenings that may include a drug test, background check, reference checks, and driver's license check with an acceptable driving record. Equix is an Equal Opportunity Employer, D.O.T. drug testing participant, and E-Verify participant. We encourage minorities, women, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.