Safety Engineer

Start your career as a Safety Engineer at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as a Safety Engineer at Vopak.

What will you do as a Safety Engineer?

This position oversees and implements the Health & Safety responsibilities. The team member will provide advice and guidance to employees and contractors on company health and safety standards and applicable regulations, as well as promoting safe behaviors, and assisting with hazard identification and control to mitigate risks with ongoing and planned activities. This position champions and promotes a strong SHEQ culture throughout the organization and drives continuous improvement efforts with a sense of urgency and in accordance with the regulatory imperative as well as Company values.

What do we offer you?

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.
• Competitive, market-based compensation package depending on your experience and
• knowledge.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays (Fixed and floating)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Days
• Additional Benefits:
  
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • ID Theft Insurance
  • Universal Life

What do we expect from you as a Safety Engineer?

• Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act.
• College degree in occupational health and safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred, but not required.
• At least 5 - 7 years of plant or terminal experience required
• NFPA 1081 Industrial Fire Brigade Exterior and Interior Certifications a plus.
• NIMS 100, 200, 300 a plus.
• CSP, CFPS Certification(s) a plus.
• Operations/Safety experience at a bulk liquids multimodal storage and transfer facility preferred
• Experience working at a PSM and/or RCMS-certified facility preferred
• Knowledge of current health and safety regulations - OSHA, DOT, Coast Guard

What does your day look like?

Your core responsibilities are:

• Leads and directs the development, training, implementation, and monitoring of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) policies, procedures, and programs; develops, implements, and complies with Company global SHEQ standards, practices, and applicable codes; maintains the continued quality of Company process systems; supports development, implementation, and measurement of SHEQ procedures, practices, projects, and recordkeeping.
• Facility Emergency Response Team member. Responds to emergencies as required (i.e., CIMA).
• Participates and implements the terminals safety and health policies and procedures by ensuring that all processes and modifications to existing processes have been critically reviewed for process safety, risk management, environmental, and general safety and health considerations in accordance with regulatory requirements (OSHA, PSM, and EPA RMP) and Company's Process Safety Standards.
• Conducts daily safety observations throughout the terminal.
• Provides technical review of Management of Change (MOC) documents as needed.
• Facilitates the Safety Committees and sub-committees including monthly and weekly Committee communication initiatives.
• Owns and leads the contractor safety management program.
• Manage the PPE program for the facility.
• Support the sites for execution, maintenance, and updates of the Emergency Response Plan.
• Prepares and delivers presentations at SHEQ meetings; supports others by preparing reports/presentations pertaining to process safety, quality and risk management.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 104F (40C) and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 15F (-10C) in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. Employees must be able to wear PPE required by the location. General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to climb ladders/storage tanks up to 50' in height. The employee may be required to enter confined spaces. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employees may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Inclusion & Diversity:

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, political orientation or trade union membership, allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

It is Vopak's policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact hr.usa@vopak.com.

Want to start as a Safety Engineer at Vopak?

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