Gas Field Safety Compliance Specialist

Description Position Summary

The Gas Field Safety Compliance Specialist ensures that all gas field personnel adhere to all federal, state, and local safety regulations, along with CoServ’s internal safety policies and procedures. This position requires an in-depth knowledge in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground gas distribution systems. This role is responsible for conducting safety audits, training field personnel in safe work practices, aiding incident investigations, and promoting CoServ’s culture of safety, as a core value.

- Facilitate formal safety meetings and perform ongoing safety training to all gas field employees.

- Assists in the update and development of the safety handbook and safe work practices and procedures.

- Identifies training needs by reviewing incidents, near-miss reports, and job briefing audits.

- Participates as a member of the Safety Advisory Team.

- Conducts regular field safety inspections and audits on gas field personnel to ensure compliance with OSHA, TRRC, PHMSA, DOT, FMCSA, and all applicable industry regulatory entities.

- Prepares agendas for and conducts departmental safety meetings.

- Identifies and evaluates working conditions and makes adjustments to safeguard employee safety & health.

- Responds to incident/accident locations or other emergencies during normal business and after hours.

- Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.

- Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.

Secondary Position Responsibilities

- Supports emergency preparedness and response plans, including outage-related mobilization.

- Aids in research and selection of safety products and issues safety PPE.

- Maintains the integrity of confidential information.

- Travels for conferences, training and meetings as required.

- Familiar with CoServ’s standard concepts, practices, and procedures.

- Assist in CPR/First Aid Training.

- Attends CoServ University training as required.

- Performs other duties and activities as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

- None

Position Requirements

- High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency.

- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the gas distribution industry.

- OSHA 30 certification required

- CPR/First Aid certified

Education, Experience, And Certifications Preferred

- Background in facilitating safety training and educational programs in the gas distribution industry.

- Ability to acquire a Class A Commercial Driver License.

- Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification.

Skills And Abilities Required

- Ability to work independently and respond to dynamic field environments.

- Ability to set up meeting rooms, audio-visual equipment, and other training aids.

- Ability to create presentations and speak to groups of people.

- Ability to use basic office equipment (computer, phone, fax, copier, etc.).

- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office.

- Ability to communicate effectively, including email and public speaking settings.

Skills And Abilities Preferred

- None

Physical Requirements

- Works both in the office and outdoors.

- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

- Drives company vehicle.

- Works extended hours as needed or directed.

- Works in no or low light conditions.

- Works in potentially hazardous conditions caused by pets and wildlife in or near the work site.

- Works in areas with possible exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, and insect stings.

- Works occasionally, in underground enclosed spaces.

- Operates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc...

- Uses necessary PPE when required.

Other Requirements

- Resides within 5 minutes of CoServ service area.

- Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.