Safety Advisor - Calgary

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

Come be part of the Corporate Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Calgary, AB.

What role you will play in our team

This Safety Advisor role provides Safety support to Midstream operating assets (fuels distribution and pipeline facilities), office facilities, and projects for Midstream facilities. A Safety Advisor will focus on building expertise in one or more of the following: personnel safety, process safety, and OIMS, while interfacing and building relationships with internal customers (e.g., operations), internal partners (e.g., engineering or project disciplines) and external partners (contractors and regulatory agencies) in alignment with business need.

What you will do

Primary job duties, tasks, and functions specific to the position:

• Support field personnel in training and ongoing understanding of the use of Personnel Safety Management System (PSMS) tools, verify understanding while on site visits, and provide coaching on the use of the tools.
• Provide guidance to field personnel as required on the various topics associated with personnel and process safety incidents or near misses. This includes but may not be limited to:
• Incident classification according to the Injury, Illness and Health Loss (IIHL) Reporting Manuals, Part I (Personnel Safety) and Part III (Process Safety)
• HURT Level for Personnel Safety Incidents
• Care and Case Management, including guidance on medical clinics
• Notification Requirements
• Liase with Imperial Occupational Health Department personnel
• Regularly travel to sites to engage with field personnel to support in safety system implementation, or support with investigations.
• Provide support for entering incidents and near misses into the incident database system (Impact), including QA/QC of entries
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and maintain company safety practices and standards designed to achieve safe execution of work activities. This may include:
• Updating standards owned by the Safety team
• Proposing changes to other procedures or standards with safety-related content, including requesting review/approval of any proposed changes.
• Providing day to day support concerning clarifications on various safety procedures and standards.
• Interpretation of OHS/Provincial Safety Regulations
• Support field personnel by fielding questions related to Industrial Hygiene. Provide clarity as needed or liase with IH specialist
• Participate in the development and issuing of regular Safety communications to field personnel (e.g., bulletins)

Items listed in order of importance, most important functions at the top of the list:

• Receive calls from field personnel when an incident occurs in order to provide immediate support for care and case management
• Consult with standards and other specialists to determine appropriate corporate classification of incidents
• Provide in-field and remote coaching and support on the correct application of safety management tools
• Provide guidance to field personnel on incident notification, investigation, and sharing
• Maintain safety standards and procedures

About you

Skills and Qualifications

Job duties and responsibilities:

• University degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to concisely convey ideas at all levels
• Knowledge and skills with computer applications, particularly MS Office suite of tools
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Knowledge of Oil & Gas facilities, particularly bulk fuel terminal and pipeline operations
• Knowledge of construction industry
• Knowledge of industry safety standards
• Practice in implementing safety procedures and standards within an industrial setting
• Safety Professional training.

Other Considerations

• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
• In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.

Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at recruit.services.ca@exxonmobil.com

Eligibility to work in Canada:
All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.