Safety Specialist

Island Energy Services (IES) exists to make life better for everyone in Hawai‛i. We are proud to be a local company and a leader in the logistics and distribution of energy products through our network of six terminals and 58(and growing) retail locations throughout Oahu, Maui, Moloka’i and Hawai’i islands. IES is the official licensee of the Texaco brand in Hawai‘i. www.texacoinhawaii.com. At the heart of IES, are our four core values: Kīnāʻole, Aloha, Lōkahi and Hoʻohana. These core values are embedded into how we work, live and achieve operational and financial excellence. IES’ strong commitment to a Culture of Excellence are embodied through our action of the 4 B’s: how we Believe, Behave, Belong and Become.

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Safety/Security/Emergency Management Lead (SSEML), the Safety Specialist (SS) position provides general to complex level support in the design, planning and execution of safety, security, and emergency response systems for IES. Incumbent is expected to have proficient knowledge of federal and state safety, health and environmental compliance regulations and is responsible for assembling written updates to SSEM guidelines, policies, programs and initiatives that support the safety and security of IES personnel, assets and operations.

Desired competencies include: accuracy, attention to detail, proficiency in managing relationships and information as it relates to safety, security and emergency management activities. The ideal candidate must be able to establish priorities under tight deadlines and have a proven track record as a motivated, self-starter who can work on multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment. This position will also manage the company’s emergency response systems, focusing on fire, rope rescue, and medical at the first responder level. Prior relevant experience in the energy or similar industries is strongly preferred. Prior experience in public speaking and classroom safety training is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Emergency Management

2. Safety

3. Security

4. Teamwork - Works effectively with coworkers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive, positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical solutions; and respecting the diversity of the IES workforce in actions, words, and deeds.

5. Maintains commitment to a high standard of compliance with all IES policies and procedures and reports actual and potential concerns as appropriate to management to ensure IES core value of Kīnāʻole, doing the right thing.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Performs other duties consistent with the scope of the position.

2. Must be able to draft guidelines, processes and procedures and other written documents.

3. As assigned, lead SSEM special projects across business units of IES.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

1. Five or more years of progressive responsibility and experience in firefighting and confined space rescue, including high and low angle, patient packaging, and extrication.

2. Proven experience understanding and applying safety policies and processes, preferably within an industrial environment.

3. Proven experience in multi-tasking of work projects.

4. Knowledge of OSHA standards and Safe Work Practices

5. Experience in developing, delivering, and supporting training programs

6. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in relevant field preferred.

Skills

2. Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills, including editing and proofreading. Must be proficient in power point.

3. Ability to maintain automated and manual record keeping systems.

4. Strong sense of team spirit and ability to transfer it to others.

5. Ability to work independently.

6. Ability to evaluate information and exercise good judgment in making decisions.

7. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.

8. Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information as appropriate.

9. Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

10. Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills. Ability to provide excellent customer service and customer relations.

11. Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information.

12. Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

13. Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

14. Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

15. Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

16. Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Desirable Skills

1. Knowledge of fuel storage facilities and applicable hazards.

Other Requirements

1. Willingness to commit to The Island Way (IES core values of): Kīnā’ole, Aloha, Lōkahi and Ho’ohana.

2. Must pass pre-employment background check including, medical, drug and , job-related physical abilities testing as required.

3. Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within sixty days of hire.

4. This is a safety sensitive position and random drug testing is required.

5. Valid driver’s license with clean abstract.

6. Willingness to devote the time as needed to meet packet and task deadlines.

7. Willingness to maintain or increase skills.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

Island Energy Services offers a competitive salary that commensurate with qualifications and experience. The hiring salary range for this position is $ 97,00 to $ 129,450. IES also offers a generous benefits package to include comprehensive health and welfare benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401k plus employer matching, supplemental voluntary insurance options, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual physical requirements are:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, drug test, criminal background check, a five-year motor vehicle history check. This is an exempt position under the FLSA.

AT WILL EMPLOYMENT:

I understand that if employed, I am employed AT WILL and that no contract between myself and this employer is created by my completion of this application, my receiving employment, my continued employment or my receiving benefit of employment of any type. No promises of any form or nature have been made to me, no guarantee of any length of employment is or shall be binding on this Employer, unless in writing. I reserve the right to terminate my employment at any time and the Employer has the same right at any time.

I agree to physical or other testing when such testing is reasonably necessary in determining job related abilities or reasonable expectation of successfully performing the job to the Employer’s standards.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change.

It is the policy of this Company to hire only U.S. citizens and noncitizens who are authorized to work in this country. As a condition of employment, you will be required to produce original documents establishing your identity and authorization to work, and complete the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service's Form I-9

Island Energy Services, licensee of the Texaco brand, is an equal opportunity, at-will employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.