Job Abstract

Job Type:

SUMMARY:

Individual will report to the Regional HSE Manager and will have immediate health, safety, environmental and security program related responsibilities for assigned Pipeline, Trucking, and Rail crude oil transportation assets.  Primary tasks include ensuring Safety and Security Programs and Environmental Regulatory Compliance, assisting with, and completing, IH monitoring, accident and incident investigation and reporting, internal and external auditing, and contractor oversight. Act as liaison with governmental and regulatory agencies and any other agencies to ensure permit compliance and stay informed about permitting and regulatory issues.  Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all local, state, and federal environmental regulations, issues and technologies associated with all environmental mediums, (i.e., water, waste, endangered species, etc.) This individual must establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, and employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Additional responsibilities include:

• Responsible for maintaining compliance with Local, State and Federal environmental (air, water, waste) regulatory requirements. Individual will assist with enhancement of environmental programs as assigned.

• Responsible for site-specific response plan (SPCC, FRP, Security etc.) reviews, updates and training.

• Responsible for compliance with Remediation activities (inspection, sampling, reporting) to closure as required.

• Actively support all activities related to the safe operation of pipelines and pipeline facilities, to include the review and updates to plans and systems as needed.

• Support Operations with Federal and State/Local external inspections/audits (e.g. EPA, DOT, etc.) and internal assessments to include multi-media comprehensive audits and Maximo PM evaluations.

• Responsible to manage, as assigned, incident/accident management activities, such as spill reporting, incident investigations, risk management and root cause assessments. 

• Participates in safety programs such as Management of Change (MOC), Industrial Hygiene (IH) monitoring, HSE Training Program, Plains Driver Safety program and other safety programs to support “Journey to Zero”.

• Active in the field with employees to coach and mentor on Plains’ safety policies, programs and procedures.

• Responsible for conducting and reporting on field safety evaluations (e.g. work permit reviews, program reviews, safety and environmental inspections).

• Provide contractor safety oversight via safety assessments and onsite visits.

• Maintain accurate electronic records to support compliance requirements (Maximo, Microsoft Windows Explorer).

• Participation in industry-specific trade groups, list-serves, etc to assist in keeping updated on regulatory updates.

Overnight travel is required, and this position must be available to respond to emergencies 24/7.  This position is 75 percent of time in field 25 percent in office.  

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Must have knowledge of local, State and Federal permitting practices/methodologies for new facilities, modifications to existing facilities, and maintenance of pipelines in sensitive environmental areas.

• Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of OSHA/CalOSHA, EPA, PHMSA, FRA, and state and local regulatory requirements as they pertain to the pipeline, trucking, and rail transportation industry.

• Knowledge of the following regulatory programs: NPDES, SWPPP, SPCC, and EPA remediation protocols.

• Familiarity with GIS preferred.

• Knowledge of rail operations is beneficial.

• Familiarity with Maximo Asset Management software preferred.

• This position requires the candidate to be proficient in written and verbal communication skills, have strong interpersonal skills, and be adept in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams). 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Accredited Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related Technical discipline, or 5+ years field related experience. 

• Must be detail and task-oriented with the ability to work independently but also assist team members to accomplish shared goals.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must participate in Plains Medical Surveillance and Drug and Alcohol program as required under OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.120 & PHMSA, 49 CFR Parts 194 & 195.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms.

• The associate is frequently required to work outdoors for prolonged periods of time under a variety of weather conditions (up to 10 hours). Specific physical abilities required include walking on un-level grounds in varied topographies and sometimes unfavorable environments.

• The employee must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours). The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop. The associate must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nothing within this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Offers contingent upon satisfactory results from our standard background check and receipt of results of a satisfactory drug screening test from a location specified by Plains All American Pipeline.

COMPENSATION:

The pay range for this role is $110,200 - $137,700 USD depending on a candidate's relevant work experience and education.

Our compensation includes a generous benefits package that begins on day one of employment.

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