Job Description

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

The Area Safety Specialist will enable safe work execution during routine operations, turnarounds, and capital projects across an assigned area of the refinery. Day-to-day focus will include personal involvement and coaching of regulatory standards, industry’s best practices, and company policies, with a proven ability to recognize unsafe conditions and mitigate risks to an acceptable level. The individual must participate as a member of Emergency Response Team and maintain minimum qualifications as a fire brigade member. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health or related field with five (5) years of job-related experience; Associate degree with eight (8) years of job-related experience; or High School Diploma with ten (10) years of job-related experience required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS), and/or Certified Health & Safety Technician (CHST) highly preferred
• Experience in a refinery or petrochemical industry preferred.
• Sound understanding of regulatory requirements as related to a PSM-regulated facility.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with various software applications including Microsoft office products.
• Ability to wear additional personal protective equipment (respiratory protection, fall protection, chemical protective clothing, etc.)
• Ability to work from elevated heights.
• Ability to work extended hours including emergency call outs.

Job Duties

1. Pursuit of Safety Excellence: Implement plans to improve safety performance in assigned area. Responsible for performing area safety inspections/audits and initiating corrective action when necessary. Ensure effective safety meetings and follow-up. Participate in pre-job safety reviews to identify risks and recommend control measures. Involved in the planning and coordination of Turnarounds and Maintenance Outages as part of the T/A team. Recommend improvements to procedures through review and compliance assessments.  
2. Process Safety / Process Hazard Analysis: Participate as a team member for basic and advanced Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) meetings and for all MOC’s in area. Responsible for closure of assigned action items that are identified because of corporate or other agency audits. Review and update Safety and Industrial Hygiene procedures to ensure consistency with regulatory and corporate standards. Responsible for attending Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) meetings as needed.
3. Incident Investigations:  Participate as a Field Investigation Team (FIT) member for initial incident response and gather appropriate documentation. Serve as an assigned team member for formal investigation teams, utilizing root cause analysis methodologies and recommend corrective actions as appropriate.
4. Safe Work Permitting: Perform duties as outlined in the site’s safe work permitting procedures. Recommend safety precautions including controls, work methods, PPE, and monitoring. Act as subject matter expert for personnel who may have questions regarding work situations. Perform audits of permits and active field jobs on required frequency.
5. Emergency Response and Preparedness: Attend quarterly and annual training as Emergency Response Team member. Respond to 1, 2, and 3 alarm emergencies. 

    

    

    

Job Duties II

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned. 

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 1722 

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