Health and Safety Professional

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

The Senior Health and Safety Professional is responsible for the implementation of safe practices and processes into department operations. The role conducts risk assessments, implements safety protocols, and provides training to employees on safety procedures. The role investigates incidents and accidents to identify root causes and recommends corrective actions to prevent recurrence. The role collaborates with management and employees to promote a culture of safety and may also liaise with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards. The role provides comprehensive guidance and support to organization contractors, facilitating the enhancement and alignment of their safety programs with the rigorous expectations set forth by the organization.

- Ensures health and safety excellence through training, involvement in behavior-based programs, auditing of management and safety systems, and site inspections, gathering and monitoring key performance indicators.

- Conducts thorough hazard analyses to identify potential health and safety risks, ensuring appropriate controls are in place for each hazard.

- Provides comprehensive guidance and support to organization contractors, facilitating the enhancement and alignment of their safety programs with the rigorous expectations set forth by the organization.

- Promotes and demonstrates organization's and health and safety leadership attributes, fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship among employees.

- Provides cost-effective health and safety guidance to operational teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards while optimizing economic performance.

- Participates in pre-project health and safety assessments, job inspections, and facility inspections, identifying and addressing potential hazards.

- Performs thorough on-site verifications to identify performance gaps related to regulatory requirements, internal safe practices, mechanical integrity issues, behavioral or cultural issues, or competency issues.

- Cultivates effective relationships, shares knowledge, and provides influence over projects and peer groups, demonstrating understanding of industry best health and safety practices.

- Identifies, diagnoses, and recommends solutions independently, collaborates across disciplines, and demonstrates advanced health and safety management skills, contributing to organization performance and goals.

Education:

- High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

Previous experience in a Safety role or prior Production Operations experience required.

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.