Safety Specialist

Position Description:

The Safety Specialist will support ongoing initiatives to continually improve WhiteWater’s safety programs, supporting midstream operations across a broad range of assets and projects. Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, the Safety Specialist will spend time in both the WhiteWater Midland office and in the field ensuring safety and compliance program effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in implementation of all health and safety programs pertaining to OSHA and PHMSA regulatory compliance, as well as state and local guidelines and requirements.


• Evaluates and makes recommendations for improvement to company safety manual and standards, ensuring that updates and additions are well-communicated.


• Coordinates or otherwise develops and delivers engaging safety meetings and training applicable to various operations and positions within the company; tracks attendance and performance within the company Learning Management System (LMS).


• Monitors overall safety program effectiveness, assists in compiling and delivering routine reports to management surrounding training and compliance.


• Maintains accurate, up-to-date knowledge of health and safety laws and regulations.


• Researches and reports changes of applicable health and safety regulations and laws to the Health & Safety manager and other members of the organization.


• Conducts periodic health and safety assessments and audits of existing operations and contractors, preparing and maintaining appropriate documentation and action items.


• Provides technical assistance and support to company personnel on health and safety related compliance issues.


• Responsible for utilizing incident tracking software, performing incident analysis, monitoring the process for timeliness and quality; tracks associated corrective actions in the company system of record, ensuring their completion.


• Responsible for maintaining and ensuring quality of records, including but not limited to work permits, training, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and incidents.


• Performs all other duties and tasks as identified and assigned by supervisor.

Eligible candidates must possess the following required skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience is required, with at least 3 years’ experience in gas gathering or transmission operations or construction safety.


• Extensive working knowledge and ability to effectively convey applicable requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 to employees.


• Exceptional computer skills, including knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.


• Must possess valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements.


• Ability to work weekends and holidays and respond to call outs and emergencies.


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, PI&D’s, and other diagrams.

• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules and maintain high attention to detail.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English.


• Must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 lbs. and be able to perform core functions of the position in an operational environment.


• Ability to travel overnight up to 25% of the time.


• Ability to report to the Midland office when not present at field work locations.

The ideal candidate will possess the following preferred skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.


• Possession of CSP or ASP certification; other BCSP or NCCER certifications will be considered on similar basis.


• Completion of OSHA 30, OSHA 500 or equivalent coursework.

• Background in Human & Organizational Performance (HOP).


• Experience implementing API 1173- Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS).


• Working knowledge of PHMSA 49 CFR Part 192.


• Working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platforms, Adobe, Articulate, Veriforce and other similar business and EHS-related programs.


• Pursues innovative and efficient solutions to safety-related challenges within complicated regulatory frameworks.

Benefits: This position is a full-time, salaried position located in Midland, TX.  Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance and other benefit offerings.