HSE Specialist - WSOH

The Safety Specialist reports to the Richmond 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

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent 
• Quantified experience: minimum 5 years’ experience in occupational health & safety role    
• Problem-solving and gap resolution skills
• Great oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency using computers and Microsoft applications (i.e. excel, word, outlook, teams, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or other related scientific disciplines
• Certification: Professional certifications or licenses related to occupational health and safety           
• Quantified experience: 5-10 yrs. work experience in occupational health & safety
• Incident investigation experience
• Procedure/Standard writing and updating experience
• Prior experience conducting in person training with workers

Relocation Options:

Relocation will be considered.

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.

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Richmond, California

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