OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Under the general supervision of the EH&S Supervisor, this position performs assignments for the EH&S Department, including facility inspections, incident investigations, auditing activities, and conducting training sessions. Responsibilities are largely focused on supporting compliance associated with the incumbent’s assigned area of responsibility which may include the Los Angeles Basin, Central Coast, and/or San Joaquin Valley. Incumbents must have knowledge specific to their assigned area(s) of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts regular inspections of facilities and job activities for compliance with safety and environmental policies and regulations.
• Audits activities to ensure proper job planning, securing of relevant permits, utilization of safe procedures, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
• Performs regular inspections of field safety equipment including fire extinguishers; respirators; fire systems; eye wash stations; emergency response equipment; etc. and arranges for testing and repairs as necessary.
• Conducts gas testing prior to issuance of Safe/Hot Work/Confined Space Permits and provide attendant duties as needed for Confined Space Entries.
• Participates in and assists in developing training sessions on a variety of environmental, safety, and operational subjects.
• Assists with creating action plans to address all gaps in the EH&S management system working directly with the Operations, Construction, and Drilling Teams.
• Assists contractors with creating action plans for addressing gaps in their EH&S management system and documents progress in the internal database.
• Assists in incident investigations and root cause analyses for all areas of responsibility and documents the outcomes in the department’s internal database.
• Provides regular field representation of the EH&S Department.
• Assists in environmental sampling when needed.
• Participates in job planning meetings and assist in creating Sim-Op’s plans when necessary.
• Participates in the Incident Management Team.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an oil and gas-related position providing the required education and training to successfully complete the essential duties of the position.
• Two-year degree in a related field of study is preferred. Additional years of experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must hold current 24/40 hour HAZWOPER and basic First Aid/CPR certificates, or secure them within 30 days of beginning the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Valid California driver license with a driving record deemed acceptable by the company’s auto insurance carrier.
• Familiarity with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point).
• Technical writing skills with the ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
• Ability to comprehend and apply federal, state and local occupational safety and environmental requirements to our worksites.
• Ability to conduct hazard evaluations.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with personnel and contract personnel from other departments.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines and to maintain flexibility in prioritizing work responsibilities.

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is conducted both indoors within a professional office setting and in outdoor environments. 

Indoors, the temperature and humidity are generally controlled, but conditions can fluctuate. Duties will require repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers; visual acuity for reading computer screens and/or preparing data; communicating with others to exchange information. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate, with standard office conversations and equipment in use. Light to moderate lifting (up to 20 pounds) of office supplies may be required occasionally. Position may require infrequent trips to field locations where they may be exposed to a range of environmental conditions. 

Outdoors, the incumbent is exposed to a wide range of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures (both heat and cold), wetness, and humidity. The essential functions of this position include adjusting/moving in all directions; sitting, standing, walking, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, kneeling, stooping; inspecting objects; operating a motor vehicle; working near moving mechanical parts, tight spaces, and on high and precarious surfaces; and/or communicating with others to exchange information. Exposure to environmental elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, and loud noises should be expected. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all tasks is required. Incumbents must adhere to all safety protocols, especially those concerning heat illness prevention (access to water and shade).  

DISCLAIMER:

The position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. The essential duties, responsibilities and physical requirements above describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. The above description does not include all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Sentinel Peak Resources Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.