HSE Specialist

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Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation storage processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation terminalling storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston Texas.

Were on the lookout for passionate selfstarters who thrive in fastmoving collaborative and innovative environments.

Plains is looking for a skilled HSE Specialist to join our Gulf Coast team supporting safe compliant and reliable operations across our pipeline terminal and trucking assets. This role is ideal for an HSE professional who thrives in the field builds strong relationships and enjoys the challenge of navigating complex regulatory environments.

Reporting to the Gulf Coast Regional HSE Manager youll play a key role in environmental and regulatory compliance operational support and emergency response readiness. The work is approximately 50% field-based and includes regular overnight travel across the region.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision 401(k) paid time off and additional company programs.

What Youll Do

• Lead and manage internal and external audits and inspections across Texas Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Florida and Virginia ensuring compliance with 49 CFR and 40 CFR requirements.
• Serve as the Divisions primary contact for programmatic regulatory audits partnering closely with HSE Regulatory Compliance in Houston.
• Build strong working relationships with local HSE Specialists Houston Regulatory Compliance and external agencies under Plains External Assurance program.
• Provide daytoday coaching and guidance to Operations teams on environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Work with the HSE Manager to address field concerns and implement practical compliance solutions.
• Oversee all nonprogrammatic audits at the Division level.
• Support Quality Documentation Analysts with pipeline record maintenance.
• Monitor and interpret evolving legislation affecting environmental pipeline trucking and rail compliance; communicate key updates to regional teams.
• Assist with emergency response and spill prevention activities including regulatory release reporting.
• Participate in incident management and support Plains safety programs including Management of Change (MOC) review and coaching.
• Mentor Operations staff on safety policies procedures and best practices.
• Conduct and document field safety evaluations work permit reviews and environmental inspections.
• Review contractor permits and reports; provide contractor safety oversight through assessments and site visits.
• Maintain accurate electronic records to support regulatory compliance.
• Perform 24/7 oncall emergency response duties as part of a rotating schedule.

Note: Responsibilities may be adjusted based on business needs.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Occupational Health & Safety or a related technical discipline.
• 35 years of relevant HSE experience (level aligned to experience).
• Preferred: Strong working knowledge of PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and state-level compliance requirements.
• Detailoriented organized and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint SharePoint).
• Ability to obtain a TWIC credential.
• Successful completion of background and reference checks.
• Participation in Plains Medical Surveillance and Drug & Alcohol programs per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and PHMSA 49 CFR Parts.
• Valid drivers license with a driving record acceptable to company and insurers.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; this role is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship.

At Plains our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time which is reflected in our benefits program.

We are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to age race color national or ethnic origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status genetic information disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local with disabilities can request accessible formats communication supports or other accessibility assistance by contacting .

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