Description

• As a Safety Officer for the refinery shutdown project, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of personnel, protecting the environment, and preventing accidents during the planned shutdown activities. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a culture of safety among all personnel involved in the project.

• Safety Planning:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive safety plans specific to the refinery shutdown project.
  • Ensure that safety procedures align with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Risk Assessment:
  • Conduct detailed risk assessments for all planned shutdown activities.
  • Implement controls and mitigation measures to minimize identified risks.
• Site Inspections:
  • Regularly inspect the shutdown site to identify and correct any unsafe conditions.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards for equipment, scaffolding, and work areas.
• Safety Training:
  • Conduct safety orientations for all personnel involved in the shutdown project.
  • Provide specialized training for tasks that pose specific risks during the shutdown.
• Emergency Preparedness:
  • Develop and review emergency response plans specific to the shutdown project.
  • Coordinate with emergency services and ensure all workers are familiar with emergency procedures.
• Toolbox Talks:
  • Conduct regular toolbox talks to discuss specific safety issues, reinforce safety procedures, and address concerns.
• Incident Investigation:
  • Investigate safety incidents, accidents, and near misses promptly.
  • Analyze root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent similar incidents.
• Permit-to-Work System:
  • Implement and manage a permit-to-work system for all shutdown activities.
  • Ensure proper issuance, monitoring, and closure of permits.
• Safety Communication:
  • Facilitate effective communication of safety expectations and guidelines among all personnel.
  • Encourage workers to report safety concerns and incidents promptly.
• PPE Compliance:
  • Monitor and enforce the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by all workers.
  • Ensure that PPE is appropriate for specific tasks and hazards involved in the shutdown.
• Contractor Safety Oversight:
  • Collaborate with contractors to ensure adherence to safety standards and procedures.
  • Conduct pre-job safety meetings with contractors and monitor their safety performance.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Stay current with safety regulations and standards applicable to refinery operations.
  • Ensure that the shutdown project complies with all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Actively seek opportunities for improving safety processes and procedures.
  • Implement changes based on lessons learned and best practices.