Safety Specialist

At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets. We’re building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you’re ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.

The Opportunity

The Safety Specialist reports to the Manager, Safety & Security and plays an essential role in providing safety leadership and technical expertise across the assigned area. This position serves as a subject-matter expert for safety risk identification and mitigation related to routine pipeline operations, projects, and construction activities. The Safety Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of employee safety programs, using audit, inspection, and statistical analysis to drive continuous improvement. This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company health and safety standards, by maintaining thorough documentation, record keeping, and timely reporting. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to influence and motivate staff, management, and contractors, resulting in positive safety outcomes. We are seeking a candidate located in St. Joseph, MO or near one of our office locations within our asset footprint.

What You’ll Do

- Provide occupational health & safety leadership, guidance and mentoring for area personnel

- Assist in the development and implementation of employee health and safety programs

- Develop health & safety plans, injury prevention programs, specialty training materials and related actions to mitigate risks identified or related to incidents, regulatory events, hazard advisories, best practices and facility projects

- Promote a psychologically safe environment and foster a proactive, positive safety culture

- Interpret and provide guidance on occupational health and safety regulations, internal specifications and standards, and best practices

- Act as a liaison to share best practices and resolve escalated issues

- Collaborate across internal stakeholders and with industry partners to continually enhance and execute on our safety vision, strategy, and tactics

- Participate in and support the workplace Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSEC)

- Conduct training programs and lead exercises to instruct and assess employees in safe work practices and emergency procedures

- Support projects on new and existing assets to include development of safety plans, hazard identification and mitigation, field support, contractor oversight and support, and project turnover to Operations

- Promote the use of, and maintain, incident reporting databases, analyzing H&S related data, and provide and present consolidated reports on H&S performance for various stakeholders

- Identify high energy hazards, correct safety deficiencies upon discovery, and take action to reduce risk

- Conduct and act as an expert resource for incident / event investigations, developing and implementing innovative and practical solutions, and sharing of learning opportunities

- Assist with the implementation and tracking of H&S corrective actions to address planned inspection, audit findings, and incident investigation outcomes

- General oversight and technical support of employee medical surveillance, respirator fit testing, noise surveys, PPE selection/administration, and facility safety equipment maintenance (first aid, showers etc.)

- Conduct periodic safety inspections to monitor compliance to safety programs, including federal, state, and local regulations

- Interface with regulators and external visitors during onsite inspections

- Assist in the implementation of emergency management programs

- Maintain Incident Command System (ICS) minimum qualifications in order to serve as onsite Safety Officer (SOFR) in the event of a significant incident

- Conduct regular field visits to station/pipeline work sites to ensure health and safety standards are maintained and supported

- Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

- Post-secondary education in health and safety, OH&S Certification or equivalent combination of education and experience

- 6 years of related H&S work experience in oil and gas or pipeline operational experience (e.g., upstream, midstream or downstream operations)

- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

- Strong technical safety expertise (safety management systems, hazard identification, incident investigations, emergency preparedness and response, etc.)

- Proven knowledge of applicable provincial and federal legislation

Preferred Qualifications

- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent safety certification

- Strong leadership, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills

- Excellent planning and organizational skills

- Proven problem-solving and multitasking capability

- Able to work independently, and collaboratively within teams

- Proficient computer skills

- Skilled in technical reports, presentations and conducting training sessions

- Technical acumen in Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Lock Out Tag Out, Hot Work, Elevated Work, Process Safety, Vehicle Safety and related areas

This Position Requires Candidates To

- Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to US, and Canada)

- Successfully complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing

- Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review

- Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training (estimated up 50% of work schedule)

- The position involves overnight stays away from home, typically up to 40% of the time. This percentage may increase or decrease depending on your home base and operational needs

- Provide emergency support as required

- Successfully complete pre-employment Criminal background check

- This position is eligible for domestic relocation

About Our Business

South Bow's existing oil & liquids pipeline infrastructure connects Alberta crude oil supplies to U.S. refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and the U.S. Gulf Coast. We remain committed to meeting the energy needs of North Americans today, while advancing our Liquids Pipelines System for the demands of the future. Connecting growing Canadian and U.S. crude oil supply to key markets, leveraging existing assets and seeking new opportunities to continue to provide our customers with access to the destinations they need.

South Bow is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.

Learn more

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Thank you for choosing South Bow in your career search.

- Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

- All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.

- South Bow is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting human.resources@southbow.com.