West HSE Field Specialist

Company: Lufkin Industries
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Overview:

Proactively PROTECTING the health, safety and environment of our employees, partners and communities where we operate while ensuring COMPLIANCE with the Lufkin HSE Management system. Effectively managing a CULTURE of Learning and Continuous Improvement. This position will be located in Bakersfield, CA; the role will report to the West Regional HSE Manager.

Responsibilities:

Operational Support (80%):

• Strategic member of the HSE Team responsible for the execution of the HSE strategy and Annual HSE Plan in their area of support,
• Provide strategic HSE leadership, technical expertise, and coaching to the operational team,
• Reducing the risk of loss through the application of health, safety, and environmental principles, knowledge and experience,
• Accountable for being a business partner that supports the operations team in their area,
• Partner with the manufacturing and field leaders to proactively manage the deployment of HSE controls,
• Participate in HSE incident investigations and assure corrective actions are assigned / implemented in a timely manner for their area of support,
   

HSE Team Support (20%)

• Accountable for supporting the West US HSE team,
• Meets company objectives, while complying with local employment guidelines,
• Sets personal objectives, provides fair and constructive feedback, evaluates training needs, and seeks areas for improvement,
• Develops and contributes to a positive team dynamic to ensure high performance,
• Directs the continuous improvement process within the team. 
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (4-year) degree from a regionally accredited college or equivalent work experience and two (2) years of HSE related work experience or five (5) years of direct HSE experience as an HSE professional,
• HSE work experience working with oil and gas field services or manufacturing is a plus,
• Professional certification is a plus (i.e. CSP, CIH, etc.),
• Ability to travel but limited travel required,
• Strong grasp and understanding of OHSA & Cal OSHA regulations, safety compliance and industrial hygiene, auditing, correction/preventive action, continuous improvement,
• Ability to influence, inspire and motivate people who are not directly under his/her responsibility,
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking capability,
• Excellent Communication skills,
• Microsoft Office applications- Intermediate level.

Lufkin’s proud past extends back to the early 20th century when the Lufkin Foundry manufactured railroad and sawmill equipment. The company expanded soon after by pioneering oilfield pumping units in the 1920s. Today, Lufkin is a world leader in its field, providing precision-engineered oilfield equipment, products, and services to customers around the globe.

Lufkin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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