Safety Specialist

Position Purpose

As a Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for providing interpretation of, and support to, the business in implementing the operational safety standards. Coach and mentor front line leaders and the frontline on owning/delivering HSE performance.

Accountabilities:

• Provide safety training, auditing, plant safety inspections, and safety support to the Production, Maintenance, Projects and Turnaround organizations as key customers

• You will assist as a resource for safety related issues and concerns when required

• Attendance at department team meetings, as well as other department safety meetings as requested

• Development of procedures for the safety department, as well as review the safety portion of other department procedures

• Sound working knowledge of the Alberta Workplace Health and Safety Act, Code and Regulations to provide interpretation to employees and contractors

• Interpretation of Scotford Complex Safe Work Practices to employees and contractors

• Will play a key role in the development of critical task analysis and job safety analysis. You may be required to do shift work during turnarounds, major maintenance outages or emergencies (potential for evenings and weekends as required). Participate/verify all initial confined space entries

• Lead incident investigations, as well as provide coaching to the organization for incident investigations as required

• Interface/assist the cross-business Safety Specialists, as requested

• You will participate in HSSE projects as assigned

• Provide safety support to the Incident Command Team, as required during emergencies as a Safety Officer

• Reserve worker duties may also be assigned in the case of Strike/lockout to allow business continuity

Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer

• You must have minimum of 3 years in HSSE experience from Oil and Gas or Industrial setting

• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO), Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) with relevant experience may be considered), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) or equivalent certification considered, asset and desirable

• Trade or process operations background considered an asset

• Knowledgeable of computer systems and programs

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment as well as alone

Preferred Skills:

• First-Aid/CPR trained, H2S Awareness

• TDG trained

• OSSA Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry and Monitor, Fire Watch

• Credited in Auditing

• LEAN, 4DX or agile methodology awareness and mentality, preferred

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply. 

Company description 

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible.  We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential.

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.