Safety Advisor

Position Summary

The HSE advisor is the site staff point of contact for Canadian Plains’ Health, Safety and Environment program. Responsibilities include organizing and leading regular safety meetings, managing on-site safety card program, training staff on proper safety programs and procedures, performing site inspections, and maintaining relevant documentation. As HSE Advisor, responsibilities include supporting specific sites and/or larger field projects. This position will be based out of our Lloydminster location but travel to support field projects throughout the prairie provinces may be required at times.

CORE ACCOUNTABILTIES

• Communication and Development
• Assist operations management and employees with HSEMS and Safe Work Manuals.
• Develop and test emergency response plans (ERP) and Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSP).
• Work with manager and superintendent on daily basis to coordinate activities such as SSSPs, pre-job HIACs, site visits/inspections, incident reports, and other daily HSE matters.
• Organize, prepare, and contribute to regular safety meetings.
• Assist in the development of, and then communicate and train on safe job procedures, safe work practices, and codes of practice
  
  
  

Program and Documentation

• Administer, review, analyze/trend, and follow up on safety observation cards (SOC) on a regular basis.
• Monitor near misses and promptly address.
• Assist and advise on hazard identification, assessment, and control (HIAC).
• Assist in coordination of online training delivered through Canadian Plains eSchool.
• Coordinate and participate in Occupational Health and Safety committees.
• Maintain safety data sheets (SDS) inventory in hardcopy and electronic format.
  
  
  

Inspect

• Conduct safety activities, worksite inspections and safety observations. Assist with coaching where necessary.
• Participate in contractor management health and safety assessments.
• Ensure general site safety management, inspect and provide safety assistance for duration of project/field job.
• Inspect and maintain safety equipment such as monitors, harnesses, and fire extinguishers.
• Assist in the preparation of pre-job meetings and attend when required.
• Lead or assist in incident investigations.
• Coordinate/audit/train NSC requirements and activities.
• Work with HSE Analyst to maintain safety-training database.
• Ensure all events are reviewed and recorded and conduct follow-up.
• Assist with trending statistics, reporting and tracking.
• Use SCAT incident cause analysis.
  
  
  

Training

• Advise management teams on training requirements and provide ongoing training status.
• Maintain on-site presence and offer staff support, coaching, and recognition.
• Conduct on-site orientation of new employees, ISPs, and subcontractors. In certain projects/jobs assist with the delivery and confirm site specific orientations are being completed.
• Train staff on proper use of safety equipment and accompanying documentation.
• Train staff on HIAC process and the use of HIAC tools (forms, relevant documentation).
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• NCSO or equivalent designation preferred.
  
  
  

Experience

• Five+ years' experience in progressive safety management in the oil and gas construction industry
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
  
  
  

Who We Are

Canadian Plains is a Saskatchewan based company and leader in construction and maintenance services to the oil and gas, midstream, transportation, mining, and utility industries across central Canada. With locations across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Canadian Plains is committed to servicing energy and resource customers.

Canadian Plains takes pride in its experienced trades people, experienced project management/supervision and the processes developed to support them; all of which ensure the exceptional execution of any project.

Why work for us

Canadian Plains encourages and supports professional development through education and mentorship. We offer comprehensive benefits, a rewarding short term incentive plan, and competitive wages.