Environmental Health and Safety Field Specialist

As an Environmental Health & Safety Field Specialist, you will enforce a culture of safety within a plant or limited field environment. Your goal will be to implement and coordinate Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Programs in compliance with company policies and government regulations. Your success will ensure all employees engage in consistent, safe, and reliable operations of assets and that compliance standards are followed.

What We Offer:  

• Work Environment – Be a part of a collaborative environment that cultivates individual growth
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, and 401k company matched up to 4%
• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect on the first day of the month following date of hire and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too  
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program  
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program  

Your Responsibilities:

• Work with the EHS Manager to design and implement EHS programs and strategies to protect employees in accordance with latest regulations and legislation
• Support the development of training materials to support the understanding and sound implementation of EHS written standards and programs
• Work with local managers and supervisors to evaluate safety measurement and performance and develop action plans to improve results and provide guidance and direction on programs and standards ensuring that environmental, regulatory and health and safety requirements are followed
• Participate in the company’s response to accidents and incidents, determine root causes and develop corrective action plans
• Identify potentially hazardous, areas of concern and non-compliance, provide recommendations and work with the business to build and implement an action plan to achieve desired outcomes
• Conduct EHS audits, risk assessments, reviews, and inspections in assigned work area to ensure that requirements and compliance is being followed
• Coordinate the execution of EHS Programs/ Projects, maintain and report EHS statistics (safety measurements and performance)

Your Skills:  

• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of products
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate differing personalities
• Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be adaptable to change
• Moderate to advanced computer skills
• Effective decision making and problem-solving abilities

Your Experience:  

• 3+ years' relevant experience related to Environmental, Health, Safety and Compliance and 3-5+ years of petroleum and transportation industry experience desired
• Post-secondary education in EHS program, or equivalent experience
• Professional Safety designation is an asset

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.​

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