TC Energy

Sr. Safety Specialist

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!


The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Contractor Safety Management, the Senior Safety Specialist will drive the development, implementation, and enhancement of strategic safety programs across TC Energy's US Gas operations.

This key role provides technical expertise that shapes the design and delivery of comprehensive safety initiatives to effectively mitigate health and safety risks throughout company operations and projects. The position includes making strategic recommendations to US Gas leadership regarding safety program effectiveness, policy development, and procedural improvements.

The successful candidate will champion TC Energy's core value of safety, fostering a culture that strives for zero significant injuries and fatalities. We seek an exceptional safety leader with a demonstrated ability to influence and inspire staff at all levels—from core personnel to line management and contractors—resulting in measurable positive safety outcomes.


No relocation package offered for this role


What you’ll do

Lead and participate in the development and roll out of occupational health and safety programs, policies, processes and procedures, including the ability to revise and create these documents as necessary
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensure effective processes are in place and provide safety expertise to help facilitate business processes and decisions
Plan, implement and administer complex safety sub programs and/or projects (e.g. Occupational Health & Safety Standard, TC Energy Standards, Specifications, etc.)
Assess the potential impact beyond TC Energy when making decisions and recommendations as it relates to safety
Keen awareness of emerging regulatory changes, industry trends and issues
Actively participate in the development of strategies to affect corporate values and organizational change
Develop safety management plans, review site-specific safety plans, and participate in project and program meetings
Consistently manage on-site Safety Inspection staff, ensuring effective deployment of resources, and value creation for Project Management teams
Identify and assess the safety and health risks associated with execution of projects
Work closely with Project safety coordinators, employees and managers to impart the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize process and occupational safety hazards
Provide direct support to multiple Project Managers concerning a variety of Projects on an ongoing basis as assigned
Lead and participate in incident investigations and audits
Identify safety documentation and records to meet regulatory requirements, as well as to provide data for problem solving and decision making
Liaise with contractors, management, industry associations and other external stakeholders to ensure TC Energy's business needs are understood and met
Manage numerous complex safety initiatives simultaneously with tight and conflicting deadlines
Provides safety support for Emergency Management situations
Coach and Mentor peers and leadership related to health and safety
Other tasks as required


Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of safety leadership experience in the oil and gas industry
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) or related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered
Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or recognized equivalent
Demonstrated success developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive health and safety programs
Experience developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety programs is required
Previous project management experience will be seen as an asset
Completed various safety training (e.g. Hazard Assessment, Incident Investigation, Auditing, Inspecting, recognized Occupational Health and Safety post-secondary modules, etc.)
Strong technical expertise related to safety (hazard identification, incident investigations, root cause analysis, emergency preparedness and response, etc.)
High level analytical ability and strategic thinking required to gather and evaluate complex information obtained from a variety of sources and to formulate recommendations
Previous experience and/or the ability to lead and conduct audits and investigations
Proven ability to interact at all levels of the organization and across the lines of businesses
Effective communication, technical writing and public speaking skills are essential


Preferred Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of incident investigations and audits is preferred
Demonstrated ability to develop and conduct presentations for a variety of audiences
Leadership skills to act as a role model, promoting a positive influence on the work of others through demonstration of technical expertise and effective interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to influence people
Strong planning and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to solve problems
Knowledge of regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to multitask
Proficiency in computer applications
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 and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (a record) for review
This position will involve travel and overnight stays away from home (estimated up to 40% of work schedule during peak work periods)
Occasionally be available for extended work hours outside of standard business hours, call-out support and emergency support as needed

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid


About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.


TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.


Learn more

Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

Thank you for choosing TC Energy 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.
TC Energy 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 careers@tcenergy.com.

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