Lead Specialist - Workforce Safety

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Lead Specialist - Workforce Safety through 11/10/2025 at 11:59 p.m. (PST).  

The Lead Safety Specialist reports to the El Segundo Refinery Safety Operations Manager and plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe execution of operations and maintenance activities within the refinery. This position involves a blend of office and field work. Each Safety Specialist is assigned a dedicated area of the refinery for which they are responsible.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Support safe execution of operations and maintenance activities in the field
• Monitor safety protocols and compliance within the assigned area
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety practices
• Performing field engagements on high consequence work to assure critical safeguards are in place and effective
• Communicate safety guidelines to personnel
• Ensuring compliance with internal requirements and external regulations
• Attend area specific weekly meetings and field walks with management
• Provide safety support and representation for incident investigations, health and safety evaluations, etc.
• Revalidating and updating refinery standards related to safe work practices
• Be proficient in navigating the refinery and related structures
• Serves in an periodic on-call capacity for safety related support

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or other related scientific disciplines. In lieu of a degree, 7 years relevant professional experience.
• Quantified experience: minimum 7 years’ experience in occupational health & safety role
• Incident investigation experience
• Problem-solving and gap resolution skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency using computers and Microsoft applications (i.e. excel, word, outlook, teams, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification: Professional certifications or licenses related to occupational health and safety
• Procedure/Standard writing and updating experience
• Prior experience conducting in person training with workers

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions 

• The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on his or her skills, experience, and qualifications. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable to successful candidates who are hired onto local United States payroll. 

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $116,800 - $200,400

• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/. 

El Segundo, California

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