HSE Sr. Safety Technician

SUMMARY

Responsible for day-to-day HSE related tasks in the HSE group.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Safety

• SiteHawk management- uploads SDS’s as requested, conducts annual audit of system for additions, archiving and chemical lists maintenance.
• Serves as scribe/secretary for Safety Council Committee.
• Conducts safety checks at administration facilities- Fire extinguisher, AED & signs (monthly).
• Manages permit audit data-data processing, filing, and reporting for all departments.
• Maintains HSE records of accident, injury, near-miss, and unsafe conditions investigations.
• Approves SAP MDG requests-GMN materials approvals.
• Conducts outside security lighting checks (monthly).
• Performs initial entry details for incidents and injuries into corporate tracking system.
• Performs initial entry details for incident and injury investigations and all associated action items.

• Performs initial entry of PHA recommendations into corporate tracking system and tracks to completion.
• Performs MOC functions, tracking, reports and overall management of the MOC database.

Environmental

• Serves as primary point of contact for HSE data-gathering and reporting activities for LDAR program.
• Conducts periodic LDAR inspections in operating areas for compliance.
• Conducts Pre-startup and post shutdown unit inspections for LDAR compliance.
• Conducts annual LDAR contractor compliance audit.
• Conducts monthly LDAR meetings with environmental personnel and LDAR contractor.

• Backup duties for LDAR layers on P&ID’s and approvals as required.

• Performs LeakDAS license functions to keep software current.
• Performs LeakDAS functions to maintain database.
• Schedules Smoke School-Method 9 Visible Emissions Observations for PEN & EPO departments (Web, SAP, and Outlook).
• Serves as PSSR member for LDAR related items.

Miscellaneous

• Enters SAP requisitions and processes goods receipts for HSE.
• Maintains files to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements (inspections, checklists, etc.).
• Collects data for KPI and QIP reporting (Site and Corporate).
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Reports Monthly and quarterly Safety/Environmental/PSM data to corporate and locally as required.
• Attend training classes as required for various job duties.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the HSE in a petrochemical manufacturing plant.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good computer skills, particularly with MS Word and Excel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job is performed mainly in a control room or office setting.  Physical presence and predictable attendance required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, climb, or crouch.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job requires response to audible emergency alarms inside of the plant.  Employee must be able to evacuate when required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office.  Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.  Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.