What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and Safety Specialist position at Ergon, Inc - Refining & Marketing?
Ergon Refining, Inc., in Vicksburg is currently looking for a Health, Safety, and Security Specialist. The Health and Safety Specialist is a servant leader that inspires and champions a culture of continuous improvement through employee engagement and empowerment. The position provides health and safety guidance and leadership for all operational activities of the facility, making a long-term positive impact by improving and protecting our people. The individual is instrumental in advancing the organization towards excellence by driving the continuous improvement of our health and safety processes, practices, and programs.
We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Refining, Inc. is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations in Flowood and Vicksburg, MS and worldwide sales; we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel.
Health and Safety Specialist Duties:
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to health and safety, functioning as a safety leader and motivator
- Drive the advancement of occupational health and safety culture and performance beyond compliance to the regulatory requirements
- Provide health and safety-related guidance, recommendations, risk management, compliance assurance and support for all operational activities in the facility
- Spend time in the field working with operations, crafts, and contractors to conduct hazard assessments, job planning, hazard abatement, compliance verification and training
- Serve a functional capacity role within the Emergency Response Team during drills and emergency response incidents.
- Develop, implement, and revise policies, procedures, and programs on a variety of health and safety-related topics
- Work proactively to evaluate health and safety-related improvement opportunities
- Lead, coordinate, and participate in a variety of auditing initiatives
- Based on proactive assessments, utilize resources to implement effective and sustainable changes
- Review, organize, and interpret audit data and develop and implement strategies to correct findings
- Lead, coordinate, and participate in incident investigations and proactive learning teams
- Ensure meaningful corrective and preventative actions are developed, documented, and tracked
- Conduct field surveys, sampling, and monitoring using a variety of instruments necessary for permitting activities and for the assurance of workforce safe working conditions
- Develop and deliver health and safety-related training
- Serve as an active participant in the Management of Change (MOC), Pre Start-Up
- Safety Review (PSSR), and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) processes
- Support the industrial hygiene program by coordinating and conducting monitoring / testing activities along with associated follow-up activities
- Monitor and evaluate emerging health and safety regulatory requirements for business impact and assist in the implementation to ensure continued compliance
- Monitor industry best practices to ensure continuous improvement
- Work with both employees and contractors to ensure understanding of site-specific requirements and overall safety requirements
- Participate as appropriate in industry trade association working groups
Health and Safety Specialist Requirements:
- High levels of Trust, Humility, Character, Integrity, Resolve, and Respect
- B.S. degree in applicable field, preferred
- Five years of experience in the refining or chemical processing industry, preferred
- Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, DOT, API, and USCG standards relating to the refining industry
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety professional (ASP), or Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), preferred
- Requires a self-motivated person that is detail-oriented with excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels within an organization
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and industry partners
- Charismatic leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence others
- Ability to think strategically and simplify complex issues
- Excellent technical writing and presentation skills, preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Ergon Refining, Inc. is an EEO/AAP employer.
Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401k matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, and Profit Sharing.
Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.
Position to be filled: Health and Safety Specialist
Location: Vicksburg, MS
