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Health & Safety Specialist - 26001DP Description Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community. As a Health & Safety Specialist you will ensure compliance with all federal, state, and refinery regulations policies, and procedures concerning health, safety, and fire protection through education, training, and auditing. Administer the refinery safety program, with policy and procedural approvals, with primary emphasis on implementing, managing, and recommending improvements of the safety program for optimum results. At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can: Ensure compliance with all applicable governmental and industry safety standards. Interface with refinery employees and assists with Health and Safety needs and education. Conduct OSHA compliance audits and safety field audits for assigned area (safe work permit, lockout/tag out, fall protection, etc.). Work with all on-site personnel to solve and implement corrections of safety problems and to improve safety effectiveness. Participate in department "on-call" responsibilities for all Health and Safety matters. Conduct inspections/testing of safety and fire protection systems/equipment and conduct routine and non-routine inspections and work site assessments. Receive and distributes Material Safety Data Sheets and update the program manuals as needed. Maintain and assure proper operation of gas testing equipment/H2S monitors and assist refinery personnel with work permit issuance. Assist refinery personnel with work permit issuance and inspect and perform atmospheric testing for safe work permits and insure same for confined space entries and hot work, as needed for maintenance, turnaround, or construction work. Conduct routine technical assignments under the guidance of more experienced personnel. Complete short-term Health and Safety projects. Provide technical assistance to the refinery and assigned area on safety/fire protection issues and attend and participate in team meetings involving all Process Safety Management (PSM) matters and incident investigations. Conduct or assists in contractor orientation, assessments on S&HG's for contractor and Valero personnel and incident/injury/loss reporting. Participate in emergency response activities and perform first aid in the event of an emergency situation. Assist contractors with safety during turnarounds and plant expansion programs. This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero McKee Refinery, required. High School diploma or GED required. 3 years of refinery/petrochemical safety permitting experience required.

Preferred Requirements:

Emergency Response training preferred. Incident Command training preferred. Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits: Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting Company-sponsored Pension Plan Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee's eligibility and work location. Discover more about McKee and how we're making a difference there. Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We're invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers. Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero's market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

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