Safety Specialist - West Region (Odessa, TX)

Overview:

The Safety Specialist is a member of Kinder Morgan’s Division 4 team which covers multiple operating areas within the West Region (Texas and New Mexico). This position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Odessa Office.

This is a great opportunity if you are an experienced Safety Manager, Safety Supervisor, Safety Coordinator, EHS Consultant, or EHS Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Natural Gas Business Unit in complying with federal, state, and local safety regulations. The emphasis of this position is providing safety training, facility inspections, OSHA regulatory interpretations, incident investigation support, OSHA incident classification, and emergency response support.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of OSHA regulations and a working knowledge of EPA regulations.
• Communicate regulatory as well as Business Unit requirements and research potential solutions to address issues identified by facility personnel, internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Inspect facilities to identify best practices and potential EHS deficiencies. In addition, must be able to provide regulatory citation or reference Business Unit standards for deficiencies identified and be able to assist in developing and implementing solutions.
• Plan, develop, and deliver safety training to facility personnel
• Provide support for the incident/injury reporting and tracking system, including report generation and reviews, in relation to workplace injuries/illnesses, vehicle accidents, and other undesired occurrences.
• Contribute in the development or improvement of site level as well as Business Unit safety and IH procedures.
• Participate as a member of a team that, through the use of a root cause analysis technique, is assigned to investigate an incident and develop effective corrective actions.
• Participate in the PSSR – prestart up reviews post construction
• Develop accurate and concise written communications concerning Health & Safety issues for the Company, Business Unit, or Division in order to create awareness and to prevent a re-occurrence of similar events.
• Support field operations during internal audits/assessments or external inspections.
• Serve as a member of the Incident Command System (ICS) in response to emergency incidents in the Division.
• Essential Duties and other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience
• Safety or industrial hygiene degree preferred

Required Qualifications:

• Familiarity concerning the hazards and safe operating practices associated with flammable gases and liquids.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams is beneficial.
• Safety certification preferred but not required. Must be willing to pursue certification commensurate to the level of safety experience and education.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet Company insurability requirements.
• Effective, tactful, and positive communication with all levels of field and management personnel.
• Moderate to high proficiency with personal computers and working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Possess the ability to work as a team member with a focus on attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Working Conditions:

• Effectively work outdoors while wearing the required PPE (ex. hard hat, flame resistant clothing, and safety toed footwear) for the location.
• Periodically climb ladders and stairs to elevated platforms/walkways
• Travel is approximately 50%.
• Promptly address requests outside of normal business hours for technical advice as well as responding to emergencies.

Pay range: $85,600-$119,800 per year. This position includes a discretionary annual incentive plan. Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set. Application Deadline: 7/17/26

Why Join Kinder Morgan:

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

 

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

 

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