Safety Professional

JOB SUMMARY & MISSION: This position is critical in establishing and promoting a safe, accident free and healthy working environment at the assigned client job site(s). This position is responsible for maintaining the highest degree of honesty and integrity, and acting in a professional manner at all times. Safety is first and foremost in all activities, and this position is a role model for all other contractors to strive to emulate. Establish training of supervision and workers to eliminate unsafe acts before they occur. Investigate accidents, ensure worker safety, report findings and implement corrections. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in the administration of client’s safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Conduct regular walk through inspections of operating units or construction sites inside petrochemical facilities. Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous/potential hazardous conditions; follow through to insure corrections have been made. Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents. Compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents. Review documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted per established procedures, and implement appropriate corrective action as required. Assist in conducting employee/craft walk through tours. May accompany federal, state and insurance inspectors on walk through tours. Assist in maintaining fire protection and grounding systems. Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction. Performs other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : This position does not have any direct reports. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The Safety Professional must be willing/able to travel to project job sites throughout the US (heavy emphasis on the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast).