Cheniere Energy

POSITION OVERVIEWThe Safety Specialist reports directly to the Health & Safety Supervisor and will support the Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) Department.. Understands the various applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and standards and permits required to operate an LNG facility, including but not limited to: DOT, OSHA, USCG, FERC, NFPA and knowledge in emergency response operations, techniques and reporting.. Document and report safety conditions to Production Supervision, Operations & Maintenance staff, Health & Safety Supervisor, HSE Manager/Director as needed or as requested.. Provide continuous reporting and compliance documentation to Health & Safety Supervisor and HSE Manager/Director.. Required to obtain mandated certification by attending Company-sponsored training in basic first aid, CPR, LNG firefighting, and other certifications as deemed essential to the role.

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At Cheniere, we provide the world with safe, reliable energy. But more than that, we provide opportunities for our talented employees to impact their communities every day. Our diversity is key to our continued success and forges a path where our culture supports greater equity and inclusion—for our employees, customers and beyond.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Safety Specialist reports directly to the Health & Safety Supervisor and will support the Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) Department. Under general supervision, implements, reinforces and adheres to programs, policies, procedures and processes in support of Cheniere’s Health, Safety, & Environmental strategies, including but not limited to: Cheniere control of work, emergency response, accident prevention, risk management, root cause analysis, safety compliance and safety management systems. The Safety Specialist maintains a good working knowledge of a wide variety of safety regulations and practices. The Safety Specialist is responsible for performing and ensuring safety tasks necessary to ensure compliance with various federal, state and local regulatory requirements are complete. Other duties may include, performing audits, inspections & tasks, field observations of high-risk activities, providing technical advice to operations/maintenance, assisting in the preparation of presentations and reports, as well as interpretation of data. KNOWLEDGEPossess a basic understanding of LNG (or other cryogenic hydrocarbon liquids), transportation, storage and processing including safety, operations, governmental regulations and associated codes and standards. Familiarity with safety and health requirements and regulations to operate LNG facilities. Understands the various applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and standards and permits required to operate an LNG facility, including but not limited to: DOT, OSHA, USCG, FERC, NFPA and knowledge in emergency response operations, techniques and reporting. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Performs the duties of a Health & Safety Specialist in a 12-hour daily rotational shift environment, including holiday, weekends and nights. Complete various tasks related to safety and health, including routine inspections and participating in and overseeing safety information documentation to facilitate operations and/or safety and health projects. Assist with safety programs designed to educate, train, mentor and motivate personnel to minimize occupational incidents, injuries and hazards. Support the implementation of the safety program, procedures, guidelines and work methods for operations and maintenance activities, making safety recommendations as needed. Specify, select, maintain and recommend safety and personal protective equipment needed for employee safety. Document and report safety conditions to Production Supervision, Operations & Maintenance staff, Health & Safety Supervisor, HSE Manager/Director as needed or as requested. Provide safety and health representation, advice, guidance and support to LNG Operations & Maintenance staff. Provide continuous reporting and compliance documentation to Health & Safety Supervisor and HSE Manager/Director. Report all leaks/spills to production supervision. Support clean-up efforts involving minor spills; may perform initial response and notifications to incidents or releases. Assist Operations and Maintenance staff on higher risk field permitting activities. Serves as subject matter expert for safety related field activities and ensure adherence to Cheniere Health and Safety program requirements. Conduct or participate in investigations of safety incidents near misses, motor vehicle incidents, and good catches. Facilitate initial reports and initiate investigations to determine root cause of safety incidents. Conduct data entry in Cheniere’s Incident Management System and assist in development and maintenance of other sustainability programs as requested. Participate in shift handover meeting and safety meetings. Monitor hazardous work and participate in planning and execution of work events that are non-routine or have elevated risk factors. Have a strong knowledge of the operation of portable combustible gas instruments and have the ability to translate the readings and interpret the potential risks and mitigations. Evaluate and identify federal, state and local regulatory requirements and assist in the development and execution of policies, procedures, permits and/or execution strategy. Assist with the review and oversight of all new regulatory initiatives ensuring compliance with existing regulations dealing with safety for the facility and personnel. Assist with the review of all major capital projects and other projects to ensure compliance with safety and regulations. Carries out other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)Education and Certifications: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) is required. Associates or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, or relevant discipline, equivalent work experience, or related military training/experience is desirable. Must be CPR, First Aid certified, or have the ability to obtain certification and have knowledge of emergency procedures. CSP/ASP Certification preferred. Experience: Minimum of five (5) years related experience in HSE, Emergency Response or equivalent military experience. Knowledge and understanding of the Incident Command System and Safety Management Systems preferred. Must be able to prepare and present information to a varying audience. Skills: Strong leadership and administrative abilities are required of the Health & Safety Specialist Familiar with health and safety regulatory requirements for federal, state and local government agencies and/or have the ability to learn and obtain necessary skill/knowledge requirements within timeframe designated by management Knowledge of investigation techniques, root cause analysis, incident reporting and/or have the ability to learn and obtain necessary skill/knowledge requirements within timeframe designated by management. Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy. Effective problem solving and analytical skills. Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office Suite consisting of Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) in good standing status. DIRECT REPORTSThere are no direct reports; however, the Health & Safety Specialist is considered a leading role model in setting the company’s safety culture and developing safety consciousness in all Cheniere employees. FREEDOM TO ACTThe Health & Safety Specialist has a high degree of aptitude in their field and requires minimal supervision, and is empowered to recommend corrective actions as needed and will document the corrective actions that may have violated company policy or laws and regulations pursuant to facility regulatory requirements, permits or authorizations. WORK CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write. Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighing up to 30 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors, and be exposed to year-round weather conditions, ocean environment, noise and occasionally process gases and vapors. There is a considerable amount of outdoor activities involved. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations. Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities including the physical demands associated with this role. Required to obtain mandated certification by attending Company-sponsored training in basic first aid, CPR, LNG firefighting, and other certifications as deemed essential to the role. All responsibilities must be met in a rotating shift environment, including holidays, weekends and nights. ADA JOB REQUIREMENTSReasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.

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