Senior Health and Safety Specialist

Summit Midstream Corporation

Senior Health & Safety Specialist responsible for developing and implementing safety programs at Summit Midstream. Ensuring compliance with regulations for operations in oil and gas sectors.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeBriggsdale • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,200 - $122,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, implementation, and compliance of safety programs and work procedures associated with federal, state, and local regulations and Company policies
Analyze, summarize, and report all necessary EHS data
Prepare, implement, and review EHS manuals, programs, procedures, and standards
Prepare, schedule, and conduct emergency drills and exercises
Provide status updates and recommendations to management on program and policy development
Maintain a daily field presence by conducting inspections, training, and verifying compliance in addition to other tasks
Develop & implement safety communication/reporting processes and safety strategies
Maintain effective communication with all levels of employees, management, and applicable Federal, State, and Local regulatory agencies and consultants
Coordinate audits and agency inspections
Conduct on-site facility audits to determine compliance with air permitting and compliance requirements
Implement operational compliance measures as required by new regulations
Provide/assist in training to operations as identified by HSE team
Assist in investigation of any spills and air releases to meet all reporting requirements
Lead analysis and evaluation of compliance issues related to operations and develop/implement corrective action to resolve potential problems
Provide support in the development and implementation of JHA's (Job Hazard Analyses) for both routine (operation and maintenance) and non-routine tasks
Liaison with regulatory and other external parties
Develop departmental goals and objective
Manage, mentor, and develop the staff in succession planning
Lead investigation teams for significant incidents & determine root cause and corrective actions
Manage the roll out of corrective actions throughout the region
Conduct interactive meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Engineering or equivalent degree preferred or 8 years of oil and gas operations experience with involvement in HSE programs
Must demonstrate a working knowledge of OSHA regulations, DOT experience is a plus
Familiarity with PSM and RMP regulations is a plus
Ability to interface effectively with governmental agencies, regulating boards, third parties, contractors, and lawyers
A high level of technical knowledge is required, including the ability to be innovative and creative while utilizing technical resources to address complex compliance issues related to liquid and bulk material handling facilities
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to company and insurers
Successful completion and passing of company drug screen, background check and respirator fit test
Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Must have high level of initiative, and ability to often work independently with minimal oversight
Ability to comfortably interact with employees at all levels in the office AND in the field
Must have ability and willingness to work with a team, take directions from supervisor(s), follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules
Possess organization and planning skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
Must be capable of developing and revising practical and effective company procedures, standards, processes, and best practices
Must maintain a professional and respectful demeanor / attitude with co-workers, contractors, customers, and regulatory agencies
Must have intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary range of: $98,200 to $122,700
Company Paid Holidays
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Flexible Benefit Plan
Basic Term Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Employer Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Wellness Incentive Program
6% Retirement Plan Match

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Hard Skills & Tools

EHS programsOSHA regulationsDOT regulationsPSM regulationsRMP regulationsJob Hazard Analyses (JHA)compliance auditsincident investigationsafety communication processessafety strategies

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationinitiativeindependent workteam collaborationorganizational skillsplanning skillsinterpersonal skillsmentoringproblem-solving

Certifications

BS degree in Occupational Safety and HealthBS degree in Environmental Engineeringvalid driver's licensedrug screenbackground checkrespirator fit test