Field Safety & Event Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

PEMEX Deer Park is a highly complex refinery located 18 miles east of Houston in Deer Park, TX, and is a part of the PEMEX group which is a fully integrated oil company in the Americas, working across the entire value chain : exploration, production, industrial processing / refining, logistics and marketing. PEMEX Deer Park provides a diverse and inclusive work environment that employs approximately 1000 employees with another 1200 contractors on site. The refinery’s rated capacity is 340,000 barrels per day and has the feed flexibility to process multiple grades of crudes to produce the high-quality transportation fuels the world needs. The PEMEX Deer Park site is co-located with other 3rd party chemical facilities allowing for further integration and optimization of the refinery and its products. We set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors and offer challenging and fulfilling job opportunities in a number of fields. We take great pride in our ability to ensure the health and safety of our workers and the environment while being a good neighbor and have a positive impact on the local community where we work.

BENEFITS :

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

Job Purpose

The Field Safety and Event Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of Field Safety Representatives (FSRs). This role ensures the effective implementation and continuous improvement of critical safety systems, including but not limited : to permit to work, confined space entry, lockout / tagout, hot work, and hazard communication.

This role is also responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive safety plans for all site events, including Turnarounds, ensuring these plans are aligned with operational goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices in risk mitigation and emergency preparedness.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities :

• Supervise daily operations of the Field Safety team.
• Assign and oversee SME responsibilities among FSRs, ensuring procedures remain compliant and aligned with regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Monitor regulatory and industry developments to inform safety program improvements.
• Provide coaching to FSRs and ensure assurance findings are effectively communicated to Operations and Maintenance leadership.
• Analyze safety performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Interface with regulatory agencies during inspections or investigations.
• Deliver performance evaluations for Field Safety Representatives (FSRs), including mid-year and end-of-year reviews, and manage ongoing performance development and accountability for the team.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and Turnarounds leadership to address and resolve safety concerns proactively.
• Develop and maintain safety plans for all site events, including Turnarounds, ensuring alignment with operational and regulatory requirements.

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