Field Safety Specialist

Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team! 

The opportunity

Our Safety and Technical Services Group is currently looking to add a Field Safety Specialist to the US Field Safety team, based in Redmond, OR.

Reporting to the US Field Safety Manager, this position provides technical support, risk and hazard mitigation strategies, and active leadership with peer teams to support safe work locations and execution of work. This position requires demonstrated leadership capabilities including a proven track record of influencing and motivating core staff, line management, and contractors to drive support safety performance. 

What you’ll do

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to personnel on safety processes and issues
• Conduct safety training as required to instruct employees in safe work practices and emergency procedures
• Provide occupational health and safety guidance and support for regional site/area managers
• General oversight and technical support of various fire protection systems, regulatory permits, staff certifications, record keeping, and related inspections, tests, and preventative maintenance
• General oversight and technical support of employee medical surveillance, respirator fit testing, noise surveys, PPE administration, onsite hazardous material management, general waste management, and facility safety equipment maintenance (spill kits, first aid, showers, etc.)
• Support and potentially lead incident and accident investigations resulting in innovative and practical solutions to corrective actions
• Share best practices with multi-functional teams
• Support US Safety leadership through raising ideas and supporting the implementation of safety programs that support local and enterprise goals
• Conduct and monitor employee/contractor safety and emergency response training within area of responsibility
• Lead frequent facility safety reviews with facility leadership
• Manage on-site hazardous material issues
• Interact with external visitors during onsite inspections
• Support general compliance in facility oil and chemical handling, spill response, equipment maintenance, and related record keeping
• Work collaboratively with teams to correct safety deficiencies
• Support work planning and up-front risk and hazard identification and mitigation strategies
• Support the design, development, and maintenance of health and safety policies and programs
• Assist in the development and implementation of employee safety programs and lead safety reviews to monitor and ensure fit-for-purpose
• Assist and drive implementation of safety programs
• Carry out inspections to monitor compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations
• Carry out special studies of accidents and causes and maintain safety-related records

 
Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary education (Certificate / Diploma / Degree) in a related discipline of Health, Safety and Environment
• Six years of related Safety experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Technical acumen in confined space, electrical safety, lock out tag out (LOTO), hot work, elevated work, process safety, vehicle safety, and related areas
• Experience with loss control, risk management, and safety programs
• Proven ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of varying sizes
• Proven ability to assess safety expectations and proactively course correct
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable industry and government regulations including OSHA, FERC, PHMSA, CSB, and EPA

 
Preferred Qualifications

• 8 or more years of related experience
• Experience in major safety software such as Enablon, Blueworx, SAP
• Certification or accreditation with a safety board (i.e. Certified Safety Professional / Certified Industrial Hygienist)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the natural gas or energy industry
• Previous leadership experience

 
This position requires candidates to

• Successfully complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training (estimated up 50% of work schedule)
• Stay overnight away from home base (estimated up 30% of work schedule)
• Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required
• Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)
• Climb ladders and stairs, wear a respirator, work in extreme temperatures, and walk extensively in indoor and outdoor industrial areas

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture, and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid 

Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for our domestic relocation program. 

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states. 

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

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* TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting [email protected].