Area Safety Specialist - Ergon Midstream

Ergon is currently seeking an Area Safety Specialist.

The Area Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing safety programs for trucking, manned and unmanned terminal operations and pipeline activities. Ensures compliance with DOT, OSHA, PHMSA, and company safety standards while minimizing risk to personnel, equipment, and the environment. The role would be based in Marietta, Ohio .The Area Safety Specialist would support multiple locations with travel/onsite support as part of the role. 

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Compliance & Regulations

• Works in conjunction with the Responsible Management Person to ensure compliance with:
• DOT (Department of Transportation)
• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
• PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration)
• Maintain required safety documentation, permits, and records
• Conduct audits and inspections of terminals, maintenance shops, trucking and pipeline operations

Field Safety Oversight

• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions
• Enforce PPE requirements and safe work practices

Incident Investigation

• Investigate accidents, spills, near misses, and injuries
• Determine root causes and recommend corrective/preventive actions
• Prepare detailed incident reports

Training & Safety Programs

• Conduct safety orientations and ongoing training for drivers and operators
• Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings
• Maintain training records and certifications (e.g., HAZMAT, defensive driving)
• Manages ISNetworld for Ergon Midstream

Risk Management

• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• Develop and update safety procedures (SOPs)
• Support emergency response planning (spills, leaks, fires) participate in required drills.

Environmental, Trucking & Pipeline Safety

• Assist the Ergon Environmental team and Local Area Managers with any environmental/ compliance/ regulations as needed (EPA- Federal), (State), (Local)

 Take on additional duties and projects as directed by management

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Bachelors Degree in Safety, Environmental Science or related degree preferred
• 2-5+ years in Transportation safety (Logistics/Trucking)
• Pipeline or Oil & Gas operations (preferred)
• Effective Communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Must have company cell phone and be available for safety/compliance related calls as needed
• Job location must be associated in region. Travel is required in that region approx. 90% of the time. 

Key Performance Indicators

• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations
• Understanding of pipeline compliance (PHMSA)
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Communication and leadership skills
• Attention to detail and hazard recognition
• Combination of office (10%) and field work (90%)
• Require Regional travel between terminals, trucking and pipeline locations
• Regional Area (Campton KY – Eureka W.V.) and (Marietta, OH – Mercer, PA)
• Ability to effectively communicate safety status, progress, and goals to Senior Management
• Ability to maintain a harmonious relationship with facility personnel. Provide a positive role model by performing tasks in line with Ergon's Core Values.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to achieve safety goals.
• Have a passion and drive for safety and continuous improvement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, 401k and matching, profit sharing, vacation, holidays, sick leave, and life and LTD insurance.

Any offer of employment will be contingent on a routine background check, a pre-employment drug screen, and an acceptable motor vehicle report.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.