Health & Safety Compliance Specialist

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities.

Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the development and oversight of Health and Safety programs, policies and procedures for the company. Provides expert knowledge and skills to the organization to promote a compliant and positive health and safety culture. Ensures all health and safety laws and regulations are followed.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining all health and safety compliance programs.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining the Health and Safety policies and procedures manual; ensures proper communication and education to all employees.
• Responsible for ensuring that all employees are trained to perform their job duties and responsibilities relative to health and safety. Develops and maintains companywide training matrix and maintains documentation within company Learning Management System.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate, up-to-date knowledge of all health and safety laws and regulations. Research and report to supervisor on changes in applicable health and safety regulations and laws.
• Conducts periodic health and safety assessments and audits of existing operations and contractors, preparing and maintaining appropriate documentation and action items within the EHS management system (Frontline.)
• Provides technical assistance and support to company personnel on health and safety related compliance issues.
• Responsible for incident investigations, root cause analysis and incident report development.
• Responsible for maintaining records for incidents, training and Health and Safety KPI data.
• Will perform additional tasks as identified and assigned by supervisor.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, science, engineering, business or related discipline and three years' work experience in a health and safety position in the oil and gas industry; OR a Master's degree in occupational health and safety, science, engineering, business or related discipline; OR an Associate's degree in occupational health and safety, science, engineering, business or related discipline and five years work experience in a health and safety position in the oil and gas industry, OR equivalent occupational health and safety experience..
• Must have knowledge of federal and state health and safety rules and regulations.
• Must have a detailed working knowledge related to health and safety of: Asbestos, Benzene, Confined Space Entry, Control of Work, Driver Safety, Energy Isolation, Fall Protection, Ground Disturbance, HAZCOM, HAZWOPER, Hearing Conservation, Hot Work, Hydrogen Sulfide, Incident reporting and Investigation, Lifting Operations, Lockout/Tagout, Management of Change, NORM, PPE, PSM, Purging, Respiratory Protection, Welding/Arc/Torch Cutting/Brazing.
• Must have the ability to utilize database systems for tracking health and safety action items, documents, monitoring reports, audits and status of procedures.
• Must have the ability to analyze statistical data and graphs.

Working Conditions:

• Field work will involve walking and standing on rough terrain with uneven and slippery surfaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate but may regularly require exposure to loud noises from machinery.
• Will be required to regularly drive to other field facilities within their assigned region.
• Will regularly use a computer to create, record, store, revise and save documentation needed to perform their role.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25-50 lbs. in a safe manner.
• Ability to talk, listen and speak clearly on a telephone and in-person.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must live within a150 mile radius of Pecos, TX

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.