Safety Officer

Buckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.

We own and operate a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations.

Buckeye Bahamas Hub is currently seeking a Safety Officer who is a strong leader/motivator, provocative, energetic, creative and flexible individual to serve  as a Safety Officer in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our growing team!

Role Summary:

Perform the function of the shift safety officer ensuring first response team is familiar with firefighting equipment and maintain safety equipment in a state of readiness.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions include:

• Monitor various job site and correct unsafe acts / condition immediately.  Report near miss events.
• Perform the function of the assigned shift safety officer.
• Patrol the Company’s property and investigate all suspicious circumstances and hazardous conditions.
• Act as traffic – control guard within the Terminal limits, checking violations of company rules such as speeding, illegal parking etc.
• Ensure emergency response equipment is maintained in a constant state of readiness.
• Ensure gas testing equipment are inspected and certified as required.  Maintain certification records.
• Inspect personal fall protection equipment and maintain inspection and issuance records. 
• Perform routine inspection of the firehouse, fire main, fire monitors, fire trucks, foam truck, mobile fire pump, ambulance, breathing air compressor and other ancillary equipment located in the firehouse.
• Carry out routine inspection and maintain the following equipment:
• Dry chemical extinguishers.
• Carbon Dioxide and water Extinguishers
•  Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• Assist in training other members of the shift firefighting crew as directed by the Shift Leads, Safety Specialist or HSSE Team Leader.
• Drive fire truck to the scene of an emergency, and operate same within the limits of the BORCO operating area, or as directed by the Shift Lead, Safety Specialist or HSSE Team Leader.
• Enter applicable information and occurrences in turnover and other logs as required.   Maintain safety records.
• Keep Shift Leads, Safety Specialist and HSSE Team leader of any unusual or important happenings.
• Perform Fit Testing of assigned shift personnel.

• And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Must have a solid understanding of safety policies/procedure and safety equipment in the oil and gas related industry and possess in-depth knowledge of the regulatory requirements that pertain to employee health, safety, security, and emergency response.
• Must possess the knowledge and skills required to respond to effectively respond to emergencies.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Safety, Security or Industrial Hygiene certifications helpful.

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• This position requires someone who is a strong leader/motivator, proactive, energetic, creative and flexible. Must be balanced disposition and also under stressful conditions. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, presentation and strong interpersonal skills are required.  Good analytical and problem-solving skills are also essential.
• As a service-oriented job, the position requires a great deal of scheduling flexibility and responsiveness. Additionally, the incumbent must have the ability to handle confidential matters in a tactful and professional manner.
• The employee may be exposed to a hazardous working environment at field locations and must be able to enter and climb above-grade storage tanks, traverse pipeline right-of-way, and climb in and out of pipeline excavations. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• This position consists of office work and field environment.

Essential Functions:

• This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with HSSE guidelines, and local regulatory requirements
• This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the current HR policies.
• This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

• This person must perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials.

• Position may require exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous environments and require the physical stamina to climb tanks, work long hours in the field and wear a respirator.

• Required use of all safety equipment in performance of job.

About You:

To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.
 

People First Culture: 

From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us.  

 Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.